Springfield News

Springfield Residents Go Days Without Power After Derecho Winds

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – The fierce derecho that tore through Springfield late last week snapped massive utility poles and trees, causing widespread power outages that are expected to leave many homes in the dark for several more days, officials said …

Massachusetts City Gets $25M in Tornado-Related Aid

Springfield, Mass., has received a settlement of $25 million in federal disaster aid for damages caused by a tornado that struck the city in 2011. Mayor Domenic Sarno and U.S. Rep. Richard Neal announced Monday the money would help pay …

Massachusetts City Gets $21M Grant for Storm Damage

The city of Springfield, Mass., has received a $21 million federal grant to help pay the long-term costs of recovering from a tornado that hit the city two years ago. The grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban …

Tornado Victims Sue Massachusetts City

Owners and tenants of a Springfield, Mass., condominium complex damaged by last year’s tornadoes have filed a lawsuit against the city, alleging officials prematurely ordered the demolition of a building, robbing occupants of potentially salvageable personal items as well as …