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A search is ongoing for two suspects in Bernardston.

Search for two suspects involved in a police chase in Bernardston

Updated: 19 minutes ago
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By Samantha Galicki and Taylor Smith
The two men were involved in a police pursuit on 91 North when they took off on foot after a tire deflation incident.

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Rally held in Longmeadow to show support for Israel and Jewish community

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Olivia Hickey, Photojournalist: Marcos Figueroa and Ryan Trowbridge
The Israel-Hamas ceasefire was extended into a seventh day and more hostages were released.

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State, federal officials discuss faster work authorization process for migrants

State, federal officials discuss faster work authorization process for migrants

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Daniel Santiago and Ryan Trowbridge
It’s a process already put into place at a work authorization clinic in Reading, which is already showing results.

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Springfield official discusses road, pedestrian safety following deadly dirt bike crash

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Daniel Santiago and Ryan Trowbridge
Candles and flowers mark the spot on Plumtree Road in Springfield where a boy on a dirt bike struck a curb, which caused him to crash into a public works sign Wednesday night. He later died.

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FBI meets with Springfield elections officials amid voter fraud allegations

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Olivia Hickey, Photojournalist: Marcos Figueroa and Ryan Trowbridge
Voter fraud claims were recently made against Springfield City Councilor Justin Hurst during his campaign for city mayor.

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The NFL has made some flex scheduling changes for Week 15 of the season and it will impact a...

Patriots-Chiefs Monday night matchup in December flexed to Sunday afternoon

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By KCTV5 Staff and Ryan Trowbridge
The NFL has made some flex scheduling changes for Week 15 of the season and it will impact a Monday Night Football matchup for the New England Patriots.

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State lawmakers reach agreement on supplemental budget

State lawmakers reach agreement on supplemental budget

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Daniel Santiago, Photojournalist: Mat Lafreniere and Ryan Trowbridge
A state budget agreement has been reached, which included $250 million for the emergency shelter system in Massachusetts.

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State workers held rallies on Thursday, including one at UMass Amherst, to draw attention to...

State university workers rally over pay raises amid budget negotiations

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Abbey Carnivale, Photojournalist: Andrew Evans and Ryan Trowbridge
State workers held rallies on Thursday, including one at UMass Amherst, to draw attention to their pay raises hanging in the balance amid state budget negotiations.

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Police: juvenile dead following dirt bike crash in Springfield

Police: juvenile dead following dirt bike crash in Springfield

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Raegan Loughrey, Photojournalist: John O'Donoghue and Ryan Trowbridge
One person is dead following a crash Wednesday night in Springfield.

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Skating, entertainment coming to MGM Springfield this holiday season

Skating, entertainment coming to MGM Springfield this holiday season

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Matt Price, Photojournalist: Rich Crane and Ryan Trowbridge
Friday is the first day of December and MGM Springfield is celebrating the holiday season with lots of shows and other activities to wrap up 2023.
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Police in Agawam are asking for your help finding two suspects believed to be involved in an...

Agawam Police looking for identity, credit card fraud suspects

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Liam Murphy and Ryan Trowbridge
Police in Agawam are asking for your help finding two suspects believed to be involved in an identity and credit card fraud case.

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Pittsfield Police looking for armed robbery suspect.

Pittsfield Police searching for man accused of armed bank robbery

Updated: Nov. 30, 2023 at 5:22 AM EST
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By Samantha Galicki and Taylor Smith
Anyone with any information is being asked to contact Pittsfield Police.

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Bernardston and Greenfield Police Departments are warning about apparent fake towing companies...

Police warn of apparent fake towing company scam in Franklin County

Updated: Nov. 29, 2023 at 10:57 PM EST
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By Olivia Hickey, Photojournalist: Anthony Garuti and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
Bernardston and Greenfield Police Departments are warning about apparent fake towing companies claiming to be based in Greenfield.

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As state leaders struggle to get the current migrant shelter crisis under control, locally...

Local organizations weigh in as the Massachusetts migrant shelter crisis continues

Updated: Nov. 29, 2023 at 10:24 PM EST
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By Glenn Kittle, Photojournalist: Andrew Evans and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
As state leaders struggle to get the current migrant shelter crisis under control, locally here in western Massachusetts people are being asked to offer space in their homes if they can, as more and more migrant families are looking for emergency housing.

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Investigation underway following vehicle pursuit, crash on Route 91 south in Springfield

Updated: Nov. 29, 2023 at 9:39 PM EST
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By Abigail Murillo Villacorta
Multiple police agencies are responding to a vehicle pursuit near Route 91 in Springfield on Wednesday night.

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Holyoke Community College hosted their first fall graduate reception on Wednesday evening.

Holyoke Community College hosts first fall graduate reception

Updated: Nov. 29, 2023 at 9:23 PM EST
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By Photojournalist: Matt White, Addie Patterson and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
Holyoke Community College hosted their first fall graduate reception on Wednesday evening.

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Emergency crews responded to a garage fire on Chapin Terrace on Wednesday night.

Springfield crews respond to garage fire on Chapin Terrace

Updated: Nov. 29, 2023 at 9:16 PM EST
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By Abigail Murillo Villacorta
Emergency crews responded to a garage fire on Chapin Terrace on Wednesday night.

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Authorities have arrested an Amherst man for his alleged involvement in the United States...

Amherst man arrested for alleged involvement in Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol riot

Updated: Nov. 29, 2023 at 6:24 PM EST
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By Abigail Murillo Villacorta
Authorities have arrested an Amherst man for his alleged involvement in the United States Capital riot on January 6.

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On Wednesday, Massachusetts lawmakers heard public testimony on bills to allow deer hunting on...

Massachusetts lawmakers discuss proposed bill to allow deer hunting on Sundays

Updated: Nov. 29, 2023 at 5:11 PM EST
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By Daniel Santiago, Photojournalist: Matt Lafreniere and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
On Wednesday, Massachusetts lawmakers heard public testimony on bills to allow deer hunting on Sundays—removing a century-old ban.

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In Springfield, hometown heroes were honored on Wednesday evening at Bright Nights inside...

Hometown heroes honored at Bright Nights in Springfield

Updated: Nov. 29, 2023 at 4:33 PM EST
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By Photojournalist: Matt White, Addie Patterson and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
Bright Nights in Forest Park is honoring first responders and military members on Wednesday night.

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It seems everything is getting more expensive and now, inflation is hitting everyone even...

Christmas tree costs impacted by inflation this holiday season

Updated: Nov. 29, 2023 at 4:28 PM EST
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By Raegan Loughrey, Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse and Ryan Trowbridge
It seems everything is getting more expensive and now, inflation is hitting everyone even harder as the holidays approach.

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Dakin Humane Society has sold their location in Leverett.

Dakin Humane Society sells Leverett property

Updated: Nov. 29, 2023 at 4:19 PM EST
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By Addie Patterson and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
Dakin Humane Society has sold their location in Leverett.

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Town by town is taking you to Springfield, West Springfield, Westfield.

Town by Town: Hannoush Jewelers opening, Melha Shriners Feztival of Trees, Amelia Park ‘give back’ initiative

Updated: Nov. 29, 2023 at 4:15 PM EST
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By Addie Patterson, Abigail Murillo Villacorta, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Photojournalist: John O'Donoghue
Town by town is taking you to Springfield, West Springfield, Westfield.

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The Bay State continues to struggle to find shelter for migrant families while state leaders...

State lawmakers working to pass budget amid ongoing migrant shelter crisis

Updated: Nov. 29, 2023 at 4:14 PM EST
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By Glenn Kittle, Photojournalist: Andrew Evans and Ryan Trowbridge
The Bay State continues to struggle to find shelter for migrant families while state leaders are working to pass a supplemental budget to keep the state’s emergency shelter program afloat.

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Governor Maura Healey attended a luncheon today at Gillette Stadium ahead of next week’s...

Governor Healey attends Army-Navy luncheon at Gillette Stadium

Updated: Nov. 29, 2023 at 4:09 PM EST
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By Samantha Galicki and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
Governor Maura Healey attended a luncheon today at Gillette Stadium ahead of next week’s historic Army-Navy football game.

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The Healey-Driscoll Administration has announced $1.75-million in Climate Smart Agriculture...

Several local farms receiving grant funding to address climate change

Updated: Nov. 29, 2023 at 3:50 PM EST
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By Samantha O'Connor and Ryan Trowbridge
The Healey-Driscoll Administration has announced $1.75-million in Climate Smart Agriculture Program grants to farms all across the Bay State.

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Springfield Police have seized the 317th illegal gun in the city so far this year, which...

Police: Springfield man with GPS bracelet arrested on gun charges

Updated: Nov. 29, 2023 at 3:44 PM EST
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By Samantha O'Connor and Ryan Trowbridge
Springfield Police have seized the 317th illegal gun in the city so far this year, which breaks last year’s record with a whole month still to go until 2024.

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A tractor-trailer crash is snarling traffic along the westbound side of the Mass. Pike.

1 injured, following tractor-trailer crash on Mass. Pike in West Springfield

Updated: Nov. 29, 2023 at 3:31 PM EST
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By Abigail Murillo Villacorta
A crash is snarling traffic along the westbound side of the Mass. Pike.

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Respiratory viruses are circulating in our area and are impacting children in particular....

Doctors seeing increase in walking pneumonia, RSV cases in kids

Updated: Nov. 29, 2023 at 3:14 PM EST
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By Daniel Santiago, Photojournalist: Mat Lafreniere and Ryan Trowbridge
Respiratory viruses are circulating in our area and are impacting children in particular.

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Animal welfare officials are looking for a special home for a cat who has some physical needs.

Kitten with severe leg deformity finds forever home

Updated: Nov. 29, 2023 at 2:14 PM EST
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By Ryan Trowbridge
A young kitten, who was brought to Massachusetts in hopes of getting him treatment for muscular contractures that limit his joint mobility, has now found his forever home.

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As temperatures are starting to get colder, many heating oil customers are looking to fill up...

Heating oil customers seeing lower costs compared to one year ago

Updated: Nov. 29, 2023 at 12:51 PM EST
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By Matt Price, Photojournalist: Rich Crane and Ryan Trowbridge
Keeping warm is now top of mind and those with heating oil may be wondering how much they’ll be paying.

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The Springfield Tigers youth football team is headed to Florida!

‘It’s an honor’: Springfield Tigers football teams receive support for National Championships

Updated: Nov. 28, 2023 at 9:59 PM EST
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By Photojournalist: Anthony Garuti, Raegan Loughrey and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
The Springfield Tigers Youth football team is headed to Florida!

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The results are in for Monday night’s Bright Night’s 5K in Forest Park.

Bright Nights 5K winners officially announced

Updated: Nov. 28, 2023 at 9:50 PM EST
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By Samantha O'Connor and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
The results are in for Monday night’s Bright Night’s 5K in Forest Park.

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Springfield residents raise their voices on a possible tax increase for city residents, now...

Springfield Council discusses possible tax increase for residents

Updated: Nov. 28, 2023 at 8:45 PM EST
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By Wesley Days, Photojournalist: Andrew Evans and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
Springfield residents raise their voices on a possible tax increase for city residents, now the city council is currently meeting to discuss the issue.

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Black Friday and Cyber Monday are behind us. In the coming days, many shoppers will see their...

Concerns rise following Black Friday and Cyber Monday package thefts

Updated: Nov. 28, 2023 at 5:45 PM EST
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By Olivia Hickey, Photojournalist: Marcos Figueroa and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are behind us. In the coming days, many shoppers will see their purchases show up at their door, or not, with package thefts common this time of year.

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The Springfield Thunderbirds announced on Tuesday that through the T-Birds charitable foundation.

Thunderbirds to donate over $10,000 to those impacted by Maine mass shootings

Updated: Nov. 28, 2023 at 5:38 PM EST
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By Raegan Loughrey and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
The Springfield Thunderbirds announced on Tuesday that through the T-Birds charitable foundation.

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It’s Giving Tuesday and the Thomas J. O’Connor Animal Control and Adoption Center in...

Thomas J. O’Connor shelter accepting donations for ‘Giving Tuesday’

Updated: Nov. 28, 2023 at 5:16 PM EST
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By Taylor Smith, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
It’s Giving Tuesday and the Thomas J. O’Connor Animal Control and Adoption Center in Springfield has plans for the donations they receive and will be adding new equipment to potentially save the lives of thousands of animals.

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Town by town is taking you to Chicopee, Springfield and Wilbraham.

Town by Town: ‘Giving Tuesday’, EMBR Dispensary groundbreaking, Big Y bag program

Updated: Nov. 28, 2023 at 5:09 PM EST
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By Raegan Loughrey, Abigail Murillo Villacorta, Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Photojournalist: Andrew Evans
Town by town is taking you to Chicopee, Springfield and Wilbraham.

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The latest in a recent string of fires in Springfield happened overnight on Devens Street,...

Officials urge safety following recent string of Springfield fires

Updated: Nov. 28, 2023 at 4:35 PM EST
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By Daniel Santiago, Photojournalist: John O'Donoghue and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
The latest in a recent string of fires in Springfield happened overnight on Devens Street, that makes four in the last month, one of them fatal.v

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With colder temperatures already settling in all over western Massachusetts, more people are...

Applications now being accepted for state’s home energy assistance program

Updated: Nov. 28, 2023 at 4:30 PM EST
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By Daniel Santiago, Ryan Trowbridge and Photojournalist: John O'Donoghue
With colder temperatures already settling in all over western Massachusetts, more people are turning up the heating to keep warm, but that comes with a cost.

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A Monson man was killed following a head-on collision in Wilmington.

Police investigate after Monson man killed in head-on crash in CT

Updated: Nov. 28, 2023 at 4:09 PM EST
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By Abigail Murillo Villacorta
A Monson man was killed following a head-on collision in Wilmington.

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Changes from the latest iPhone operating system update could have you unknowingly sharing your...

Tech expert addresses concerns over NameDrop feature on iPhones

Updated: Nov. 28, 2023 at 3:55 PM EST
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By Abbey Carnivale, Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse and Ryan Trowbridge
Changes from the latest iPhone operating system update could have you unknowingly sharing your contact info with those around you.

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Many communities are in the midst of setting their tax rates for the upcoming fiscal year and...

Chicopee residents to see increase in upcoming tax bills

Updated: Nov. 28, 2023 at 3:35 PM EST
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By Wesley Days, Photojournalist: Andrew Evans and Ryan Trowbridge
Many communities are in the midst of setting their tax rates for the upcoming fiscal year and while some people will see their bills drop, others, like those in Chicopee, will see them rise.

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Improvements will be coming to a small and well-known park by Watershops Pond, located just...

Improvements coming to Springfield’s Alden Park

Updated: Nov. 28, 2023 at 2:20 PM EST
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By Matt Price, Photojournalist: Rich Crane and Ryan Trowbridge
Improvements will be coming to a small and well-known park by Watershops Pond, located just outside of Springfield College.

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Senator Jake Oliveira and State Representative Dan Carey announced on Tuesday that South...

Tower Theaters in South Hadley to receive state grant

Updated: Nov. 28, 2023 at 2:00 PM EST
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By Samantha O'Connor and Ryan Trowbridge
It’s all part of the Massachusetts Growth Capital Corporation’s movie theater grant program.

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Wednesday was the last day to donate non-perishable food items to Rock102′s Mayflower...

Final tally announced for 2023 Mayflower Marathon

Updated: Nov. 28, 2023 at 1:34 PM EST
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By Mike Agogliati and Ryan Trowbridge
It was another successful year for Rock102′s Mayflower Marathon.

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The Amherst Police Department said that they have received several reports of cars being...

Amherst Police warning of several car break-ins

Updated: Nov. 28, 2023 at 1:17 PM EST
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By Samantha Galicki and Ryan Trowbridge
The Amherst Police Department said that they have received several reports of cars being broken into all over town with the majority of them being unlocked vehicles.

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North Adams man arrested after guns and drugs found inside his home

Updated: Nov. 28, 2023 at 5:08 AM EST
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By Samantha Galicki and Taylor Smith
Officers found an illegal loaded gun, dozens of fentanyl pills, and over 3 grams of crack cocaine.

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5 people displaced after house fire in Springfield

Updated: Nov. 28, 2023 at 4:52 AM EST
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By Samantha Galicki and Taylor Smith
The fire started at a home on Devens Street around midnight. Five residents are now being assisted by the Red Cross.

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FILE - A sign on the University of Vermont campus in Burlington, Vt., is pictured on March 11,...

Suspect in shooting of 3 men of Palestinian descent near the University of Vermont pleads not guilty

Updated: Nov. 27, 2023 at 10:39 PM EST
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By The Associated Press and KATHY McCORMACK
He appeared in court Monday by video from jail, speaking only to confirm his identity.
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