CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) - 22News is saying goodbye to one of our colleagues, Melissa Torres, as she prepares to take the next step in her journalism career. After three memorable years as a reporter with 22News, Melissa will be moving up within our parent company, Nexstar Media Group, to join a station out west. Reflecting on her time in western Massachusetts, Melissa shared her heartfelt gratitude: I'm filled with a multitude of emotions as I close this chapter in my career. It's truly been such a dream to tell the stories of the incredible and vibrant communities here in western Massachusetts. Representation matters, and I'm grateful to have been a role model for others who look like me, come from a similar background as me, or speak the same language as me. Thank you for welcoming me into your homes every morning, every afternoon, and every night. It's been truly such a gift to start my journey here at the station that I like to call home. It has been a journey filled with learning, growth, and unforgettable memories. And although I'm leaving 22News, I promise to always work for you! Melissa Torres Melissa’s presence at 22News will be missed, as she leaves a lasting impact on the station, the community, and the state she’s covered with passion and dedication. We wish Melissa all the best in her future endeavors. Local News Headlines Chicopee police seek public’s help in locating missing teen City of Holyoke looks to update its natural hazards mitigation plan Local varsity girls soccer team hosted a fundraiser to support Breast Cancer Research National Grid sends crews to aid Florida after Milton WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on WWLP.com.