Kara Walsh

Springfield

Executive News Producer at WWLP-TV (Chicopee, MA)

3x Emmy Award winning Executive Producer @WWLP22news - wife, mom to Josie & Melody - SVU & WWE super fan - I'm louder than you.

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Articles

Chicopee Mayor Vieau wins trophy at Spirit of Springfield Golf Classic

3 weeks ago | wwlp.com | Kara Walsh

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The Spirit of Springfield Golf Classic teed off Friday morning from Franconia Golf Course in Springfield. The day kicked off with the mayors of Springfield, West Springfield, Agawam, Westfield and Chicopee all taking part in the coveted Mayor’s Cup. Each mayor had three short putts to make. For each one they made, they got to take a second shot at a long putt. Closest ball wins. In the end, Chicopee Mayor John Vieau came out victorious, recapturing the title from 2023.
22News I-Team wins regional Murrow Award for ‘Springfield Public Schools camera agreement’

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Kara Walsh

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – The 22News I-Team report examining cameras inside Springfield Public Schools has earned a regional Edward R. Murrow Award. The I-Team examined the agreement that gave the Police Department’s Crime Analysis Unit live access to school cameras in the event of an emergency. When the time came to renew the agreement between the police and the school, at least one School Committee member expressed privacy concerns.
Latino Economic Development Corp. boosts women-owned businesses in W. Mass.

2 months ago | wwlp.com | Kara Walsh

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The Latino Economic Development Corporation is helping to empower a number of women-owned businesses in western Massachusetts. Members gathered in Springfield on Thursday to award more than $1,500 in grant funding. The announcement was made at the new home of ‘Visual Sound Productions’ on Union Street. The production company is one of today’s grant recipients. Owner Nicole Nell told 22News this grant made it possible for her to expand her business and hire more employees.
Court reinstates first-degree murder conviction in 2018 Springfield shooting

2 months ago | wwlp.com | Kara Walsh

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The state’s highest court has reinstated a first-degree murder conviction in a 2018 Springfield shooting. Luis Gomez was sentenced to life in prison for the deadly shooting of Jesus Flores at a nightclub on Waltham Avenue in Springfield. After he was convicted, the trial judge reduced the verdict to second-degree murder based on a lack of evidence of premeditation.
Michael Proctor POST certification intact despite firing from State Police

2 months ago | wwlp.com | Kara Walsh

BOSTON (WWLP) – As the retrial of Karen Read gets underway, there is renewed interest in the lead investigator on the case, Michael Proctor. While some wonder whether he will be called to testify in the second trial, others question if he should be allowed to work in law enforcement in the future.
Michael Proctor POST certification intact despite firing from State Police

2 months ago | wwlp.com | Kara Walsh

As the retrial of Karen Read gets under way, there is renewed interest in the lead investigator on the case, Michael Proctor. While some wonder whether he will be called to testify in the second trial, others question if he should be allowed to work in law enforcement in the future.
FCC seeks public input on new ‘Delete, Delete, Delete’ initiative

2 months ago | yahoo.com | Kara Walsh

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – FCC seeks input from the public on new ‘Delete, Delete, Delete’ initiative. FCC Chairman Brendan Carr is asking for the public’s help in rethinking some of the Commission’s regulations. He wants you to weigh in on regulations that should be revised or eliminated altogether.
City of Springfield provides update to South Main Street development plan

Mar 4, 2025 | wwlp.com | Amy Phillips |Kara Walsh

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The city of Springfield is preparing for another massive downtown redevelopment project. Mayor Domenic Sarno was joined by developers on Monday to announce plans for the South Main Street project. The plan involves the re-development of three prominent buildings near MGM Springfield that will include up to 30 housing units and ground-floor retail space. The Willow Street Central Garage will also have 350 parking spots to accommodate residents and visitors.
Hearing in Karen Read case abruptly suspended over new information

Feb 18, 2025 | wwlp.com | Ashley Shook |Kara Walsh

BOSTON (WWLP) – A motion hearing was being held in the Karen Read case on Tuesday. Read was charged with murder in the death of her boyfriend, Boston Police Officer John O’Keefe, in January of 2022. O’Keefe was found outside the Canton home of Brian Albert, another Boston police officer. Prosecutors argued that Read hit him with her SUV and left him for dead in a snowstorm, while the defense claimed she was framed in a wide-ranging coverup.
Springfield Museums reopens live animal exhibit

Feb 15, 2025 | wwlp.com | Kara Walsh

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP)–A popular exhibit at the Springfield Museums is back open, just in time for school vacation week. The exhibit is called “Living Waters: From Oceans to Valleys.” Museum guests can explore habitats and animals from around the world like poison dart frogs, and some from our own backyard like trout from the Connecticut River. The Jenny Power, Director of Science for the Springfield Museums, told 22News there are also exhibits uniquely designed for the visually impaired.