Western Mass. under high wind warning; flash floods, damage possible
All of western Massachusetts is under a high wind warning from 6 p.m. tonight until 6 a.m. on Monday as a major storm system moves through New England. All of western Massachusetts is under a high...
View ArticleSwastikas painted on cars, signs in Methuen; police ask for tips from public
"No matter the intent, swastika imagery represents hatred and bigotry and there is no place for that in our community," said Police Chief Joseph Solomon. METHUEN - Police are investigating several...
View ArticleUS Sen. Ed Markey focuses on opioid abuse, GOP budget proposal at Pittsfield...
The opioid epidemic, Republican's budget plan and the threat posed by North Korea were among several issues that took center stage Sunday as U.S. Sen. Ed Markey, D-Massachusetts, hosted a town...
View ArticleHolyoke man arrested, accused of firing gun in front of police lieutenant...
Jonathan Roman-Miranda, 22, had a license to carry a firearm but was charged with assault with a dangerous weapon and discharge of a firearm on a highway. CHICOPEE - A Holyoke man accused of firing...
View ArticleGet to know Holyoke ward-seat candidates at Wednesday forum
Incumbents and challengers for ward seats on the Holyoke, Massachusetts City Council and School Committee on Election Day Nov. 7, 2017 have been invited to participate in a forum from 6 to 8 p.m. on...
View ArticleRay Hershel to receive lifetime achievement award from Valley Press Club
The Valley Press Club is honoring Ray Hershel's nearly 50-year career with its Lifetime Achievement Award Nov. 2, 2017. WEST SPRINGFIELD -- The Valley Press Club will honor longtime TV news reporter...
View ArticleHigh wind, flood warnings remain in effect after state slammed by storm
Several wind and flood advisory warnings have been issued Monday morning as the state recovers from Sunday night's powerful rainstorm. Several wind and flood advisory warnings remain in effect Monday...
View ArticleJoel McAuliffe announces candidacy for Chicopee City Council Ward 1 seat
McAuliffe an Dino Brunetti are running for the Ward 1 Chicopee Council seat. CHICOPEE -- Joel McAuliffe formally announced his campaign for Ward 1 City Council in late February with a video that told...
View ArticleSeen@ The 5th annual Bax & O'Brien Live' show at CityStage in downtown...
SPRINGFIELD - The eagerly anticipated 5th annual Bax & O'Brien live show took over City Stage in downtown on Friday night. SPRINGFIELD - The eagerly anticipated 5th annual Bax & O'Brien live...
View ArticleSeveral trains canceled or delayed due to downed trees, wires
Several MBTA trains have been delayed or cancelled due to heavy rainfall and strong winds overnight. Several MBTA trains have been delayed or cancelled due to heavy rainfall and strong winds...
View ArticleMessy roadways impacting Monday morning commutes in Massachusetts
A storm with hurricane-force winds is backing up roadways Monday morning. Massachusetts traffic is so widespread Monday morning that the "#matraffic" hashtag became a trending topic on local Twitter,...
View ArticleVictim of East Brookfield hit-and-run identified as nurse Lisa Germain
Police are investigating an apparent hit-and-run in East Brookfield which claimed the life of a neonatal nurse from Worcester. Police are investigating an apparent hit-and-run in East Brookfield which...
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Document, video: Easthampton Schools approve new pact with Easthampton Police
Most student misconduct can be addressed with in-school strategies, rather than through police intervention, the document states. Watch video EASTHAMPTON -- After months of negotiation, the School...
View ArticleIntersection of Chapin and East streets in Ludlow to be closed for much of...
Police says several sections of streets and intersections also remain closed. LUDLOW -- Schools are closed for the day due extensive damage caused by last night's storm. "We got hit pretty hard,"...
View ArticleFalling tree causes heavy damage to Sixteen Acres neighborhood home in...
The fallen tree was reported at 50 Hazen St. shortly before 2 a.m. and residents were out of the home when emergency personnel arrived, Dennis Leger, aide to Fire Commissioner Joseph Conant, said....
View ArticleHundreds of thousands without power in Massachusetts after storm
MEMA reported 266,000 customers were without power as of 6:00 a.m. Monday, but revised that report to 319,081 as of 8:47 a.m. Thousands more have reported losing power since 6 a.m. Monday, bringing...
View ArticleTractor-trailer fire on I-495 causes lane closures, traffic delay
All northbound lanes of Interstate 495 were closed during morning commutes on Monday. All northbound lanes of Interstate 495 were closed during morning commutes on Monday. Massachusetts State Police...
View ArticleRead the indictment against Paul Manafort and Richard Gates
Paul Manafort, the former campaign chair for President Donald Trump, and Manafort's former business associate, Rick Gates, have been indicted by a federal grand jury and surrendered to federal...
View ArticleEnfield man and his mother among suspects charged in connection with...
Charges against 18-year-old Enfield resident Nicholas Desorbo include four counts of larceny of a motor vehicle and ten counts of breaking and entering into a vehicle with intent to commit a felony....
View ArticleEasthampton man accused in Amherst hammer assault
A 47-year-old Easthampton man has been charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon after allegedly striking another man in the head with a hammer Sunday night in Amherst. AMHERST -- A...
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