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Adams man sentenced for sexual abuse of a child

A Berkshire County man will spend decades behind bars
Murder charge filed in Howell County

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Main Street redesign delayed: parking, access concerns back in spotlight

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Plane crashes near the Quabbin Reservoir

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Lorraine Lake police scene

Police recover vehicle from Springfield lake

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Addie Patterson and Mark Gardyna
Authorities used caution tape to block off the entrance to the lake as well.

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Crews respond to house fire in East Longmeadow

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Patrick Fergus and Mark Gardyna
The chief told us that when they first arrived, there was heavy smoke coming out of the front door

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Mass. Secretary Paley tours Northampton in bid to promote local investments

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Samantha O'Connor and Mark Gardyna
The state’s Secretary of Economic Development stopped by Northampton on Friday to get to know the city.

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The motocross community is remembering the 17-year-old racer who was known as much for his...

Teen motocross champion remembered as ‘wonderful young man’

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Raegan Loughrey and Ryan Trowbridge
The motocross community is remembering the 17-year-old racer who was known as much for his character off the track as his skill on it.

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Man pushing shopping cart seriously injured after being hit by vehicle in West Springfield

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Ryan Trowbridge
We’re waiting to hear back from officials on what exactly happened on that busy road tonight.

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The Springfield Thunderbirds start their second-round run in the Calder Cup Playoffs Friday,...

Thunderbirds to face Providence Bruins in second round of Calder Cup Playoffs

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Ben Goodman and Ryan Trowbridge
The Springfield Thunderbirds start their second-round run in the Calder Cup Playoffs Friday, with the Providence Bruins now standing in their path to a championship.
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Amherst fire officials are warning about taking precautions while smoking.

Five fires in three weeks prompt smoking safety warning

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Samantha O'Connor and Ryan Trowbridge
Amherst fire officials are warning about taking precautions while smoking.

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MGM Springfield has announced the return of its Free Music Fridays series and, this year, the...

MGM Springfield releases lineup for Free Music Fridays

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Samantha O'Connor and Ryan Trowbridge
MGM Springfield has announced the return of its Free Music Fridays series`

Futbol Frenzy

World Cup accommodations see massive price surge across host cities

World Cup accommodations see massive price surge across host cities

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Ben Goodman and Ryan Trowbridge
While seven matches are being held in Massachusetts, many fans want to see their favorite teams in other cities.

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Drivers filling up their gas tanks will be paying more heading into the weekend.

Gas prices continue to rise in biggest day-to-day jump yet

Updated: 21 hours ago
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Drivers filling up their gas tanks will be paying more heading into the weekend.

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The contest’s winner will get an all-expenses-paid trip to Nashville to film a performance...

Western Mass News, Gray Media launch Star-Spangled Sing-Off in celebration of America’s 250th birthday

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Western Mass News staff
The contest’s winner will get an all-expenses-paid trip to Nashville to film a performance that will air on Western Mass News and all other Gray Media stations across the U.S.

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Greenfield to launch new single stream recycling program

Updated: Apr. 30, 2026 at 10:46 PM EDT
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By Amanda Martin-Ryan and Mark Gardyna
Greenfield is rolling out a new, automated, single-stream recycling program next week

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A video circulating on social media involving the Amherst Police Department is under review...

Several residents receive hate letters in Amherst

Updated: Apr. 30, 2026 at 6:47 PM EDT
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By Mark Gardyna and Addie Patterson
About 7 residents have had letters placed on their cars filled with hate speech.

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Liberty Street bus accident

School bus involved crash in Springfield’s Liberty Heights

Updated: Apr. 30, 2026 at 5:46 PM EDT
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By Hanna Guidry and Mark Gardyna
Our crews got to the scene around 4 p.m. on Thursday

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Lawrence “Larry” Akers was sworn-in as Springfield’s newest police superintendent on April 10,...

Springfield Police to honor over 100 officers, residents at award ceremony

Updated: Apr. 30, 2026 at 9:38 PM EDT
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By Addie Patterson and Mark Gardyna
The Springfield Police Department is taking time to recognize more than one hundred officers and civilians

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Holyoke High School North Campus on Beech Street in Holyoke

Mayor, teachers union spar over pay dispute

Updated: Apr. 30, 2026 at 5:12 PM EDT
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By Raegan Loughrey and Mark Gardyna
Union leaders say the school committee is now considering moving that set-aside money to other district projects.

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Hampden District Attorney Anthony Gulluni’s youth advisory board conference took place Friday...

Hampden D.A. Office honors star students at Basketball Hall of Fame

Updated: Apr. 30, 2026 at 3:46 PM EDT
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By Ben Goodman and Mark Gardyna
The panel of law enforcement, education, and political officials met with more than 60 students

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Holyoke High School sees additional security following threat.

Holyoke teachers to rally for better job benefits

Updated: Apr. 30, 2026 at 3:28 PM EDT
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By Raegan Loughrey and Mark Gardyna
The focus is shifting from dollars and cents to the stability of the classroom.

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Hampshire College will sell its campus and land to pay back $25 million in debt to creditors

Hampshire College to sell campus, land to pay $25 million debt

Updated: Apr. 30, 2026 at 2:58 PM EDT
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By Patrick Fergus and Ryan Trowbridge
Hampshire College will sell its campus and land to pay back $25 million in debt to creditors

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Springfield leaders have announced the dates, times, and events for this year’s Pride Parade.

Springfield announces date for 5th annual Pride Parade

Updated: Apr. 30, 2026 at 2:48 PM EDT
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By Sloane Wick and Ryan Trowbridge
Springfield leaders have announced the dates, times, and events for this year’s Pride Parade.

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Hundreds of runners, walkers, and animal lovers will gather at Fountain Park in Wilbraham on...

Jack Rome Memorial 5K returns Saturday to Wilbraham

Updated: Apr. 30, 2026 at 1:03 PM EDT
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By Matt Price and Ryan Trowbridge
Hundreds of runners, walkers, and animal lovers will gather at Fountain Park in Wilbraham on Saturday for the fourth annual Jack Rome Memorial 5K and Fun Walk.

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Two people are facing charges after a traffic stop in Chicopee.

Chicopee traffic stop leads to gun, drug charges for two Springfield residents

Updated: Apr. 30, 2026 at 12:36 PM EDT
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By Stephen Sullivan and Ryan Trowbridge
Two people are facing charges after a traffic stop in Chicopee.

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A 17-year-old boy and a Springfield man have been arrested for allegedly having illegal guns,...

Machine gun, stolen firearm seized in Springfield arrest

Updated: Apr. 30, 2026 at 12:43 PM EDT
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By Stephen Sullivan and Ryan Trowbridge
A 17-year-old boy and a Springfield man have been arrested for allegedly having illegal guns, including a machine gun

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FILE - Photos of Brown University shooting victims Mukhammad Aziz Umurzokov, left, and Ella...

Man who killed Brown students, MIT professor targeted symbolic victims tied to grievances, FBI says

Updated: Apr. 30, 2026 at 12:26 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press
Federal investigators say they believe the man who carried out a mass shooting at Brown University and later killed a Massachusetts Institute of Technology professor did not act randomly.

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The attorney for the shooting suspect conceded to keep him in jail before trial.

Man accused of trying to kill Trump at correspondents’ gala agrees to remain jailed for now

Updated: Apr. 30, 2026 at 7:46 PM EDT
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By MICHAEL KUNZELMAN and ALANNA DURKIN RICHER Associated Press
A man accused of trying to storm the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner with guns and knives and attempting to kill President Donald Trump has agreed to remain jailed for now while he awaits trial.

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UMass professor to receive award for helping advance food science

Updated: Apr. 29, 2026 at 10:01 PM EDT
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By Hanna Guidry and Mark Gardyna
A UMass professor is being recognized with one of the highest honors someone in his field can receive.

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South Hadley faces a growing budget crisis. Sports, library services, and teaching jobs could...

School board debates next moves after failed tax override vote

Updated: Apr. 29, 2026 at 9:20 PM EDT
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By Addie Patterson and Mark Gardyna
The discussion comes after South Hadley voters shot down proposals to increase property taxes

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UMass Amherst community comes together to mourn Hotel UMass victim

Updated: Apr. 29, 2026 at 5:40 PM EDT
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By Madison Lisowski and Mark Gardyna
The day began with Founders Day, an event held at UMass every year
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