Springfield
Morning News
Wednesday, May 20th, 2026
Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 20th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Bingo and Brews with the Queens is set for Sunday, June 14 from noon to 3 p.m. at Fort Hill Brewery in Easthampton. The event will feature bingo, craft beers, prizes and drag queen performances by Tytannia and Fanny Midnight Lockhart to benefit Habitat for Humanity and House of Hors. BusinessWest
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A Springfield student alerted 12 residents to evacuate when a house fire broke out Tuesday afternoon at 41 to 43 Longview Street, and fire crews praised Israel—a Gerena Middle School student—for his quick action with no injuries reported. Western Mass News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Cooling centers are open today in Springfield from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.—Indian Orchard Community Center at 117 Main St., South End Community Center at 99 Marble St., and Raymond A. Jordan Senior Center at 1476 Roosevelt Ave offer residents relief from the heat. Western Mass News
- ➤ A Springfield-based health provider signed a letter of intent to take over Community Healthlink’s mental health and addiction programs in Worcester pending state approval. Officials are working with UMass Memorial Health to finalize transfer details for the soon-to-close center. MassLive
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The MIAA published its seventh round of boys volleyball power rankings Tuesday, listing the top 32 teams eligible for the postseason by holding a 50% record or higher; teams like Needham and Brookline lead the pack. MassLive
- ➤ The Valley Blue Sox will open their season on Thursday, June 4 at 6:30 p.m. at MacKenzie Stadium against the Newport Gulls & coach John Raiola returns to boost pitching after last season’s mixed performance. MassLive
- ➤ At Tuesday night’s game, Springfield Central beat Agawam 4-0 with strong pitching from Aiden Archeval and a double from Edward Fernandez that drove in two runs+ meanwhile, Greenfield shut out McCann Tech 5-0 and will face Westfield Technical Academy in the semifinals Thursday at 4 p.m. MassLive
- ➤ No. 1 Westfield won its semifinal 3-0 and will meet No. 3 Agawam in a Class A rematch final at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, while Belchertown and Granby advanced to the Class B and C finals for games on Friday at 5 p.m. and Thursday at 5 p.m. MassLive
- ➤ The Thunderbirds hosted game three last night at the MassMutual Center against the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, aiming to take the series lead after the teams split the first two road games. NewsRadio 560 WHYN
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Westfield Starfires Baseball Game
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — Bullens Field — Tickets available online — Catch the collegiate summer action with the Westfield Starfires.
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Disney On Ice: Frozen & Encanto
June 5-11 — MassMutual Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the magical adventures of Frozen and Encanto brought to life on ice.
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Kristin Chirico Live Comedy Show
8:30 – 10:00 p.m. — MGM Springfield — Ticket information available — Enjoy an evening of laughter with comedian Kristin Chirico, known for her unique perspectives and engaging performances.
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IRONMAN 70.3 Triathlon - Western Massachusetts
Sunday, Jun 7th — Mass Mutual Center — Registration required — Experience a challenging 70.3 triathlon featuring a scenic swim, bike, and run through beautiful Western Massachusetts.
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The Savage Brothers Live at The Landing
4:30-7:30 p.m. — The Landing — Free admission — Experience vibrant funk music from the acclaimed Savage Brothers band in a lively outdoor atmosphere.
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25th Annual GTO Car Show
9 a.m. - 2 p.m. — Springfield Elks Lodge #61 — Registration required — Celebrate classic cars and support local charities with the Pioneer Valley GTO Association.
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