Good morning, Springfield.

Roger Daltrey performed Sunday at The Big E Arena with guest Amy Helm as concert-goers braved rainy weather.

The arena will open later this week with a show by The Beach Boys before hosting Brad Paisley and All Time Low this weekend.

The soul duo Gnarls Barkley announced its To Whom It Still Concerns Tour featuring nine dates, including a Boston show at Citizens House of Blues in Fenway on Nov.

15 & tickets go on sale Thursday at 10 a.m.

The World Affairs Council of Western Massachusetts is marking its 100th meeting on Monday, Oct.

5 at the Springfield Sheraton Hotel (Monarch Place) with a 5:30 p.m. cash bar, $60 dinner and program that includes a book talk by Amherst College professor emeritus William Taubman.

Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno announced that Vibra has agreed to clean up the former Vibra Hospital site on State Street (dubbed 'the firefighter killer') by removing trash, litter, vegetation overgrowth and debris (addressing longstanding safety concerns).

Western Mass high school football teams began Week 2 with dominant performances as Franklin Tech celebrated 50 years with a 42 to 0 win over Frontier and South Hadley secured a 35 to 0 shutout against Agawam, while Northampton and Belchertown built momentum ahead of upcoming games.

Longmeadow's star volleyball player Chloe Scott reached her 1,000th career assist during the matchup with Minnechaug on Oct.

1, 2025 (top 10 lists for kills, blocks, digs, assists, and aces were compiled through Sept. 19).

Western Mass high school field hockey stats leaders were updated through Saturday, Sept.

19, 2026. The lists rank top performers in goals, assists and saves after West Springfield won a 4-1 Class C championship at Clark Field (Oct. 25, 2025).

High school girls soccer teams in Western Massachusetts have tracked top performers as stats gathered through Saturday, Sept.

19 list leaders in goals, assists, and saves two weeks into the fall season.

High school football is heating up as teams across our region show strong play in Week 2.

Scituate’s Grayson Foley rushed for multiple touchdowns while Westfield’s Aiden Purdy threw for five scores and Lee grabbed a last-second interception — upcoming games this week promise more action on local fields.