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Wednesday, May 28th, 2025
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Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 28th of May.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A woman died in a motorcycle crash on Suffield St. in Agawam about an hour ago—local authorities were called to the scene. Western Mass News
- ➤ A 12-year-old died after falling from a third-story window, authorities said. Western Mass News
- ➤ Authorities said a driver crashed into a residence on Tiffany Street on May 27 — two occupants inside reported no injuries and the cause is under investigation. NewsRadio 560 WHYN
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A person won a jackpot prize of $12,133.27 on May 19 when playing the Quick Hit game at MGM Springfield. The casino—featuring over 1,500 slot machines—paid out millions in jackpots in recent months. MassLive
- ➤ A local casino player won an $11,687.60 jackpot today with a $3 bet on Fu Dai Fusion at MGM Springfield. The win comes as the casino, which has over 1,500 slot machines and recently paid millions in jackpots, remains a popular stop for local players & highlights the continued appeal of slot gaming. MassLive
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Air Supply will celebrate its 50th anniversary with a show at Symphony Hall on Saturday, November 15 at 8 p.m. MGM Springfield confirmed tickets go on sale Friday, May 30 at 10 a.m.—MGM Rewards members will have pre-sale access on Thursday, May 29. Western Mass News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Preparations continue for Springfield’s Free Summer Eats program that will offer free meals and snacks Monday through Friday to students under 18—coordinated by Springfield Public Schools and Homegrown Springfield’s Culinary and Nutrition Center—and set to begin on June 23 with plans to expand from over 40 to up to 75 school sites. Western Mass News
- ➤ After Mount Ida College closed abruptly in 2018, Massachusetts officials created new rules that require schools to perform annual financial checks and develop contingency plans—steps that have helped mitigate disruptions during later closures such as at Becker College. These measures ensure that students and staff receive advance notifications and smoother transitions when institutions face financial challenges. MassLive
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