Springfield
Morning News
Wednesday, April 29th, 2026
Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 29th of April.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Jarvis Rockwell, a noted Western Mass artist and son of renowned painter Norman Rockwell, died at 94 after a stroke at Bay State Medical Center in Springfield on Saturday, April 25; his family requested donations + contributions to the Art Students League scholarship fund in lieu of flowers. MassLive
- ➤ Eight soon-to-be circus graduates from the New England Center for Circus Arts will present their show 'Broken Open' at the Hope Center for the Arts on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 1 p.m., featuring trapeze + metal pole acts that tell a story of unity. MassLive
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Baystate Health and Trinity Health of New England signed an agreement to transition Mercy Medical Center pending regulatory approvals. The center will operate independently until the process is complete — ensuring local access to quality care. BusinessWest
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Today, high school baseball heats up in Springfield as Gateway hosts Putnam Voc/Tech at 4 p.m., while on Thursday, Rivers Park gets rededicated before Minnechaug meets Chicopee Comp, & on Saturday, Southwick & Westfield Tech rally in the RD26 Foundation Fundraiser game to support families battling pediatric cancer. MassLive
- ➤ The Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association released its first power rankings for spring sports on Tuesday, highlighting win margins + records for high schools including Springfield Central. The rankings will help schools and fans see which teams have a chance to make postseason play. MassLive
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5:30-7:30 p.m. — Springfield Museums — $20 ($15 for members) — Celebrate literature and creativity with art-making stations and a gallery tour.
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