The Supreme Court rules for Biden administration in a social media dispute with conservative states
Updated: 6 hours ago
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By The Associated Press and MARK SHERMAN
The justices threw out lower-court rulings that favored Louisiana, Missouri and other parties in their claims that officials in the Democratic administration leaned on the social media platforms to unconstitutionally squelch conservative points of view.
Homeland Security says border arrests fall more than 40% since Biden’s halt to asylum processing
Updated: 9 hours ago
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By The Associated Press and REBECCA SANTANA
Biden is considered especially vulnerable with voters when it comes to immigration. Trump has hammered him repeatedly on border security by painting a picture of the border as out of control and migrants as a threat to the nation’s security and economy.
Bystanders hailed as heroes for saving victim of deadly Ware crash
Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Glenn Kittle, Photojournalist: Anthony Garuti and Tyler Beraldi
We’re learning about three bystanders in the right place at the right time, whose life-saving efforts helped one of the victims during Sunday night’s deadly crash in Ware.
Springfield residents speak out over plan for anti-panhandling signs
Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Matt Price and Ryan Trowbridge
People are reacting to Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno’s plan to combat panhandling and one of those is friends with panhandlers himself.
Surprise Squad honors Gateway teacher helping visually impaired students
Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Amanda Callahan, David Horwitz, Photojournalist: Chris Tannen, Photojournalist: Corey Moquin and Ryan Trowbridge
It may be summer, but there is no break for the Gary Rome Auto Group Surprise Squad.
Thornes Marketplace in Northampton looking to fill vacant spaces
Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Regan Stoddard and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
A historic marketplace in Northampton is looking to fill empty retail space.
Holyoke arts education program to pause operations, programming
Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Raegan Loughrey, Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse and Ryan Trowbridge
A decades-old arts education program in Holyoke will be put on pause July 1 until next summer as they work to get their funding back on track.
Residents express concerns over approval of new shared bike path
Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Addie Patterson and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
Residents in the Hampshire County community of Williamsburg expressed concern, following the approval of a new shared bike path.
Springfield pool to be temporarily closed due to vandalism
Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Maria Wilson, Photojournalist: Sean Bechtel and Tyler Beraldi
A Springfield city pool will be closed due to what officials call repeated acts of vandalism, unruly behavior, and threats to public safety.
‘He was my best friend’: Girlfriend of Ware crash victim speaks out
Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Wesley Days, Photojournalist: Andrew Evans and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
The man killed in a car crash on Route 9 in Ware on Sunday has been identified as 21 year-old Joseph Lynch of Monson, according to the Northwestern District Attorney’s Office.
10 Day Forecast
LIST: Upcoming fireworks displays
Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Western Mass News staff
The night skies over several western Massachusetts communities will soon be illuminated by fireworks.
Springfield Police search for missing 17-year-old
Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Abigail Murillo Villacorta
Police in Springfield are seeking the public’s help in locating a missing teenager.
MSPCA to hold goat adoption open house this weekend
Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Samantha O'Connor and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
The MSPCA is holding a “goat open house” at their Nevins Farm shelter this Saturday in Methuen.
US journalist Evan Gershkovich goes on trial in Russia on espionage charges
Updated: 15 hours ago
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By The Associated Press and KIRILL ZARUBIN and JIM HEINTZ Associated Press
The Wall Street Journal reporter went on trial 15 months after his arrest on espionage charges that he, his employer and the U.S. government vehemently deny.
George Strait to get star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Emily Van de Riet
George Strait will be getting a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Chiefs and Hallmark team up to make a ‘love story’ Christmas movie
Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Amanda Alvarado
Hallmark and the Kansas City Chiefs have teamed up for a new Christmas movie.
CNN Presidential Debate: Here’s how to watch Biden v. Trump
Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Gray News staff
The debate, hosted by CNN, will be aired live on CNN and simulcast from Local News Live beginning at 9 p.m. Eastern Time.
Officials and experts speak on gun violence being labeled a public health crisis
Updated: Jun. 25, 2024 at 10:46 PM EDT
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By Abbey Carnivale and Photojournalist: Benjamin Jackson
Almost 50,00 Americans died of gun injuries in 2022, and one in five adults say they have been personally threatened with a gun, according to an independent survey.
Valley Blue Sox host Irish Heritage Night
Updated: Jun. 25, 2024 at 10:45 PM EDT
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By Samantha Galicki, Photojournalist: Benjamin Jackson and Tyler Beraldi
The Valley Blue Sox hosted an Irish Heritage Night at their home stadium in Holyoke on Tuesday.
Country music star Darius Rucker appears in court for drug charges
Updated: Jun. 25, 2024 at 10:02 PM EDT
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By Daniel Smithson and Jordan Gartner
Country music star Darius Rucker appeared in a Tennessee courtroom on Tuesday related to his drug charges in Williamson County.
New absence policy passed for Springfield Public Schools
Updated: Jun. 25, 2024 at 7:48 PM EDT
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By Olivia Hickey and Tyler Beraldi
An updated attendance policy for students in Springfield Public Schools has been passed, and now, a written note by a parent or guardian can be used for excused absences.
Accused criminal turned activist speaks on gun violence solutions
Updated: Jun. 25, 2024 at 6:21 PM EDT
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By Wesley Days, Photojournalist: Andrew Evans and Tyler Beraldi
Gun violence is now a national public health crisis according to the U.S. Surgeon General. We looked at potential solutions to these issues with one man who knows all too well the power of a gun.
Father attempted to drown his children at West Haven Beach, police say
Updated: Jun. 25, 2024 at 5:30 PM EDT
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By Kimberlyn Bouley, Jay Kenney and Olivia Schueller
A man is expected to be in court on Monday after he was allegedly attempting to drown his children at West Haven Beach.
Springfield to implement anti-panhandling signs
Updated: Jun. 25, 2024 at 4:48 PM EDT
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By Matt Price, Photojournalist: Matt White and Ryan Trowbridge
Members of the Springfield community have been pointing out signs in other communities to help crackdown on panhandling
Woman killed in Wilbraham remembered as altruistic, caring person
Updated: Jun. 25, 2024 at 3:32 PM EDT
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By Raegan Loughrey and Ryan Trowbridge
We’re learning more about one of the three people who were found dead following an apparent murder-suicide in Wilbraham last week.
Reaction to surgeon general’s declaration of gun violence as public health crisis
Updated: Jun. 25, 2024 at 3:32 PM EDT
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By Wesley Days, Photojournalist: Andrew Evans and Ryan Trowbridge
The U.S. Surgeon General made a sweeping declaration on Tuesday that called gun violence a national public health crisis.
Gas leak prompting evacuations in Monson
Updated: Jun. 25, 2024 at 3:13 PM EDT
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By Ryan Trowbridge
A gas leak in Monson has forced evacuations in the town.
Public Enemy to perform at The Big E
Updated: Jun. 25, 2024 at 1:29 PM EDT
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By Addie Patterson and Ryan Trowbridge
Another well-known musical performance will be coming to The Big E.
CT Airport Authority predicts busy summer travel season
Updated: Jun. 25, 2024 at 11:40 AM EDT
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By Rob Polansky
A busy summer travel season was predicted at Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks.
Suspect arrested in connection with Holyoke murder
Updated: Jun. 25, 2024 at 11:22 AM EDT
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By Ryan Trowbridge
A suspect has been arrested in connection with a homicide that occurred earlier this month in Holyoke.
Child hit by car on Lincoln St. in Worcester
Updated: Jun. 25, 2024 at 5:31 AM EDT
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By Morgan Briggs and Taylor Smith
Worcester Police were called to Lincoln Street just a little after 9:30 p.m. for reports of a crash involving a small child.
Firefighters working to put out structure fire in Springfield
Updated: Jun. 24, 2024 at 9:29 PM EDT
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By Abigail Murillo Villacorta
Emergency crews are responding to a blazing structure in Springfield on Monday night.
City council votes down increase in Northampton school budget
Updated: Jun. 24, 2024 at 5:56 PM EDT
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By Wesley Days, Photojournalist: Robert Jewell and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
A budget is still the talk of the city of Northampton as the community prepares to fall back on their default plan after an increase in the total budget was voted down just days ago.
Chicopee Police partners with Boys and Girls Club for youth police academy
Updated: Jun. 24, 2024 at 5:29 PM EDT
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By Taylor Smith and Ryan Trowbridge
With kids out of school for the summer, one area police department is offering a special training for young people in the community.
Holyoke pool opening delayed by recent water main break
Updated: Jun. 24, 2024 at 4:51 PM EDT
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By Addie Patterson and Ryan Trowbridge
A popular pool in Holyoke is opening later than expected this summer.
Man pleads guilty in deadly 2023 motor vehicle crash in Gill
Updated: Jun. 24, 2024 at 4:37 PM EDT
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By Caleb Cook and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
A Needham man pleaded guilty on Monday after causing a deadly car accident in 2023.
Springfield man dead, after being pulled from Westfield River
Updated: Jun. 24, 2024 at 4:22 PM EDT
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By Addie Patterson and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
A man is now dead after being pulled from the Westfield River last week.
Officials provide update on deadly crash in Ware
Updated: Jun. 24, 2024 at 4:12 PM EDT
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By Raegan Loughrey, Photojournalist: Andrew Evans and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
We’re learning more about the two car collision in Ware on Sunday night that left one person dead.
Motion filed to dismiss lawsuit against 2 Northampton police officers
Updated: Jun. 24, 2024 at 4:11 PM EDT
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By Addie Patterson and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
An update on a story we’ve been following since 2023, a Holyoke woman, being pulled out of her car by police after she was pulled over for broken headlight.
Getting Answers: Software used by car dealerships nationwide, hacked
Updated: Jun. 24, 2024 at 3:50 PM EDT
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By Robin Stockler and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
CDK, a software provider used by thousands of dealerships across the country has been hacked.
Hooplandia tournament deemed success by organizers, businesses
Updated: Jun. 24, 2024 at 2:46 PM EDT
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By Matt Price, Photojournalist: Matt White and Ryan Trowbridge
The Hooplandia basketball tournament in West Springfield is now over and if there is one thing about big events like this, it not only can bring success for itself, but also for local restaurants.
Father accused of trying to drown his children faces a judge
Updated: Jun. 24, 2024 at 12:51 PM EDT
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By Matt McFarland and Rob Polansky
A man accused of trying to drown two of his children at a beach in West Haven was on the docket to face a judge in Milford on Monday.
ShotSpotter activation leads to arrest of Springfield man
Updated: Jun. 24, 2024 at 12:19 PM EDT
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By Camelia Reid and Ryan Trowbridge
A Springfield man is facing several charges after a shooting incident over the weekend.
Springfield man accused in convenience store break-in
Updated: Jun. 24, 2024 at 12:14 PM EDT
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By Ryan Trowbridge
A Springfield man is facing charges after allegedly breaking into a convenience store early Monday morning.
3 arrested on separate assault and drug charges in Enfield
Updated: Jun. 24, 2024 at 8:36 AM EDT
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By Morgan Briggs and Taylor Smith
Just before 6 p.m. the Enfield Police Department was called for a domestic violence incident at a house on Poplar Street.
Main terminal at Bradley International Airport loses power
Updated: Jun. 24, 2024 at 8:17 AM EDT
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By Morgan Briggs and Taylor Smith
The cause of the power failure is under investigation.
Six climate protestors storm 18th green at Travelers Championship
Updated: Jun. 24, 2024 at 6:39 AM EDT
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By Hector Molina, Quinn Pramberger and Marcy Jones
Six protestors were arrested after they disrupted the Travelers Championship golf tournament in Cromwell Sunday afternoon.
Police receive reports of car break-ins and theft in Longmeadow
Updated: Jun. 24, 2024 at 6:22 AM EDT
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By Morgan Briggs and Taylor Smith
If anyone has any information, you’re asked to call police.
Man turns himself in, charged with obstruction after Ohio shooting, police say
Updated: Jun. 24, 2024 at 2:52 AM EDT
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By The Associated Press
Anyone with information or video from the shooting was asked to contact the police felony assault unit.
West Springfield 250th anniversary block party takes place despite tornado watch
Updated: Jun. 23, 2024 at 10:52 PM EDT
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By Olivia Hickey, Photojournalist: Andrew Evans and Tyler Beraldi
Western Mass News checked out West Springfield’s 250th celebration block party on Sunday with a tornado watch looming.
