The Eastern equine encephalitis virus has been detected in mosquitoes in Massachusetts for the first time this year, state public health officials said Wednesday.

Colorado health officials said mosquitoes carrying the West Nile virus have been found in Adams, Boulder, Denver, Larimer and Weld counties.

Health officials point to the EPA’s list of approved repellents as the best defense against mosquitoes that spread West Nile.

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – The Chicopee Police Department is making sure children are riding safely on Wednesday. The police department will be holding free car seat checks at the Polish National Credit ...

Crews found 80-year-old Dolores Greene in the home. Though they say they tried to save her, she died from her injuries. The ...

GREENFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – West Nile Virus has made its way to western Massachusetts. Local officials are warning the public about any signs of West Nile virus in their communities. mass.gov states ...