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Police investigating deadly crash in West Springfield

Police investigating deadly crash in West Springfield

Sarah Guernelli, Ryan Trowbridge
Updated 1 hr ago

Suspect sought in connection with shooting of state trooper identified

Suspect sought in connection with shooting of state trooper identified

Amanda Callahan
Updated 58 min ago

Man accused of mugging a disabled man held without bail

Man accused of mugging a disabled man held without bail

Amanda Callahan
Updated 1 hr ago

Springfield Police identify those responsible for dumped school meals

Springfield Police identify those responsible for dumped school meals

Ryan Trowbridge
Posted on Nov 24, 2020

Rain on the way for Thanksgiving along with milder temperatures

Rain on the way for Thanksgiving along with milder temperatures

Janna Brown
Posted on Nov 24, 2020

Residents concerned with speeding in West Springfield after a fatal two-car crash

Residents concerned with speeding in West Springfield after a fatal two-car crash

Sarah Guernelli
Updated 2 hrs ago

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Massachusetts seeing its biggest drop in student enrollment this year

Massachusetts seeing its biggest drop in student enrollment this year

Lindsey Kane
Updated 2 hrs ago

COVID-19 leaving many coping with loss during the holidays

COVID-19 leaving many coping with loss during the holidays

Ryan Trowbridge, Kaylee Pugliese
Posted on Nov 24, 2020

Officials: 2,225 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 20 newly confirmed deaths in Mass.

Officials: 2,225 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 20 newly confirmed deaths in Mass.

Updated 3 hrs ago

Local groups adjusting their Thanksgiving meals due to the pandemic

Local groups adjusting their Thanksgiving meals due to the pandemic

Leon Purvis, Amanda Callahan
Updated 2 hrs ago

Thanksgiving meals expected to cost less this year

Thanksgiving meals expected to cost less this year

CBS News
Posted on Nov 24, 2020

Mayflower Marathon goes virtual this year

Mayflower Marathon goes virtual this year

Ryan Trowbridge
Posted on Nov 24, 2020

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STREAMING NOW: PeopleTV

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Watch PeopleTV for unlimited, daily access to breaking news, live red-carpet coverage, exclusive behind-the-scenes access into magazine cover stories, popular cast reunions & high-profile, one-on-one celebrity interviews.

Chrissy Teigen and John Legend Open Up About Their ‘Grief’ as They Announce New Charity Initiative

Chrissy Teigen and John Legend Open Up About Their ‘Grief’ as They Announce New Charity Initiative

Updated 2 hrs ago

"When you're able to lean on loved ones, the hard times always get a little easier," Chrissy Teigen said in a statement on working with Ronald McDonald House Charities

John Gilbert Getty, Grandson of Oil Tycoon J. Paul Getty, Dies at 52

John Gilbert Getty, Grandson of Oil Tycoon J. Paul Getty, Dies at 52

Updated 2 hrs ago

His family confirmed the musician's passing on Monday. The Getty heir died Friday in San Antonio, Texas

Dancing with the Stars: Kaitlyn Bristowe Wins Season 29

Dancing with the Stars: Kaitlyn Bristowe Wins Season 29

Updated 2 hrs ago

The four finalists — Kaitlyn Bristowe, Nev Schulman, Justina Machado and Nelly — battled it out for the Mirrorball Trophy on Monday night's finale

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Man who claimed he had COVID when he spit at hikers arrested

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Man who claimed he had COVID when he spit at hikers arrested

Updated 5 hrs ago

State education officials discuss MCAS, reopening schools at Tuesday meeting

State education officials discuss MCAS, reopening schools at Tuesday meeting

Ryan Trowbridge
Posted on Nov 24, 2020

String of recent car thefts tied to Connecticut

String of recent car thefts tied to Connecticut

Ryan Trowbridge, Audrey Russo
Updated 1 hr ago

Pats' Burkhead confirms he's out for season with knee injury

AP

Pats' Burkhead confirms he's out for season with knee injury

By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer
Updated 5 hrs ago

Two local courthouses temporarily closed after positive COVID-19 tests

Two local courthouses temporarily closed after positive COVID-19 tests

Ryan Trowbridge
Updated 3 hrs ago

Coast Guard continues search for missing fishing vessel crew

AP

Coast Guard continues search for missing fishing vessel crew

Updated 4 hrs ago

Dow tops 30,000 for the first time ever as Biden transition begins

Dow tops 30,000 for the first time ever as Biden transition begins

By Paul R. La Monica, CNN Business
Updated 8 hrs ago

Pennsylvania certifies Biden as winner of presidential vote

Pennsylvania certifies Biden as winner of presidential vote

By Associated Press
Updated 9 hrs ago

Toy safety group releases annual list of top 10 'worst' toys

Toy safety group releases annual list of top 10 'worst' toys

Updated 10 hrs ago

Santa Claus is coming to town locally and virtually this year

Santa Claus is coming to town locally and virtually this year

Jordan McCool, Amanda Callahan
Updated 12 hrs ago

Massachusetts seeing its biggest drop in student enrollment this year

Massachusetts seeing its biggest drop in student enrollment this year

Lindsey Kane

UMass students get tested ahead of Thanksgiving break

UMass students get tested ahead of Thanksgiving break

Sarah Guernelli

Monson schools moving to remote learning

Monson schools moving to remote learning

Agawam schools keep hybrid model after CDC updates guidance

Agawam schools keep hybrid model after CDC updates guidance

Morgyn Joubert, Sarah Guernelli

State launching Phase I of school rapid COVID-19 testing program

State launching Phase I of school rapid COVID-19 testing program

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Patriots News

Pats' Burkhead confirms he's out for season with knee injury

Pats' Burkhead confirms he's out for season with knee injury

By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer

Patriots in jeopardy after disappointing loss against the Texans

Patriots in jeopardy after disappointing loss against the Texans

Kayla Burton

Gilmore returns to practice ahead of Patriots game against the Texans

Gilmore returns to practice ahead of Patriots game against the Texans

Morgyn Joubert, Kayla Burton

Multiple NFL teams report a major spike in COVID-19 cases

Multiple NFL teams report a major spike in COVID-19 cases

Kayla Burton

U.S. and World News

The Hallmark Channel debuts its first Christmas movie featuring a gay lead couple

The Hallmark Channel debuts its first Christmas movie featuring a gay lead couple

Emily Van de Riet, Digital Content Producer
Updated 41 min ago

WATCH: Trump pardons Thanksgiving turkeys named Corn and Cob

WATCH: Trump pardons Thanksgiving turkeys named Corn and Cob

Emily Van de Riet, Digital Content Producer
Posted on Nov 24, 2020

CAUGHT ON CAM: Man is pushed onto NYC subway tracks by complete stranger

CAUGHT ON CAM: Man is pushed onto NYC subway tracks by complete stranger

Meredith Digital Staff
Updated 2 hrs ago

Scotland becomes first country to make tampons and pads available for free

Scotland becomes first country to make tampons and pads available for free

By Rob Picheta and Ivana Kottasová, CNN
Updated 3 hrs ago

Utah helicopter crew discovers mysterious metal monolith deep in the desert

Utah helicopter crew discovers mysterious metal monolith deep in the desert

By Leah Asmelash, CNN
Updated 4 hrs ago

Get paid $2,500 to watch 25 Christmas movies in 25 days

Get paid $2,500 to watch 25 Christmas movies in 25 days

Emily Van de Riet, Digital Content Producer
Updated 5 hrs ago

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Dancing with the Stars: Kaitlyn Bristowe Wins Season 29

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