Taylor Knight

1 month ago | wwlp.com | Emma McCorkindale |Taylor Knight

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – New changes have been announced to the 22News morning news team. On Wednesday morning, 22News Anchor Taylor Knight announced she was leaving the station after nearly seven years. Kaelee Collins was introduced as her replacement starting Thursday, April 24. Taylor has been with 22News since July of 2018. She started as the weekday morning reporter before being promoted to weekday morning anchor in 2019.

2 months ago | wwlp.com | Taylor Knight

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Fentanyl is helping to drive the opioid crisis across the country and is the most common drug involved in overdose deaths. Drug dealers have been mixing fentanyl with other drugs including heroin, meth, and cocaine because of its low cost and high potency. That high potency is what makes it addictive. “Fentanyl is a really big issue,” explained Chelsea Bryant, the Vice President of Behavioral Health, Substance Use & Recovery Services at The Gándara Center.

2 months ago | yahoo.com | Taylor Knight

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Fentanyl is helping to drive the opioid crisis across the country and is the most common drug involved in overdose deaths. Drug dealers have been mixing fentanyl with other drugs including heroin, meth, and cocaine because of its low cost and high potency. That high potency is what makes it addictive. “Fentanyl is a really big issue,” explained Chelsea Bryant, the Vice President of Behavioral Health, Substance Use & Recovery Services at The Gándara Center.

2 months ago | wwlp.com | Taylor Knight

HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) – The 22News I-Team takes a look inside the fight against fentanyl in one western Massachusetts city. Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is up to 50 times stronger than heroin and 100 times stronger than morphine. It is a major contributor to overdoses across the country. It is often added to other drugs because of its extreme potency. It makes drugs like heroin cheaper, more powerful, more addictive, and more dangerous.

2 months ago | wwlp.com | Taylor Knight

HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) – The City of Holyoke has been hit particularly hard by the opioid epidemic. Now, the police department is taking a different approach to help people overcome addiction. The Holyoke Community Center brings together the police department, recovery coaches, the Hampden County Sheriff’s Department, and other organizations to help people who are struggling with addiction.