Good morning, Springfield.

Several dozen people rallied yesterday outside the CSO facility on Worthington Street to call for improved conditions at the homeless shelter, after a letter from 30 guests requesting a meeting went unanswered.

Some attendees reported poor maintenance and mistreatment while others defended the nonprofit's efforts.

On Sept. 23, a casino player won $10,501.62 with a $1 bet on the 'Safari Winnings' slot machine at MGM Springfield — part of over $100 million in jackpot prizes paid out in 2025.

Smith & Wesson announced Wednesday that it will keep Savage Arms’ Westfield and Lakefield factories open following its purchase, ensuring work for 508 employees.

The company will realign operations to optimize efficiency & capitalize on local expertise.

Lend Me a Tenor has opened at West Springfield’s Majestic Theater, showing a 1930s comedy with mistaken identities and costume swaps.

The play runs through Nov.29 with tickets from $36 to $39 available online or by calling (413-747-7797).

Fewer bus monitors are available on school buses due to a staffing shortage, and this has raised concerns among parents about student safety; Springfield Public Schools and International Charter School encourage eligible residents, including adults 21 & high school graduates, to apply.

Springfield International beat Frontier Regional 50-28 on Oct.

9, 2026 at American International College. Junior Elyas Buor (with 260 yards and three touchdowns) and Ashton Chambers made key runs that secured the victory in the final minutes.

Boys soccer teams in our region secured nine league titles this season—Springfield International clinched the Schmid title with a 4-0 win, while Southwick, McCann Tech, Northampton, Chicopee, Mount Greylock, Pope Francis, Franklin County Tech and Hampden Charter School of Science each earned their conference crowns.