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Officials: Suspect in shooting of Massachusetts trooper is killed in shootout with US marshals in New York

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Friday morning news update

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Gov. Baker reveals more on the state's vaccine distribution plan

Gov. Baker reveals more on the state's vaccine distribution plan

Audrey Russo, Morgyn Joubert
Updated 17 hrs ago

Owners encouraging customers to support local restaurants

Owners encouraging customers to support local restaurants

Leon Purvis
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One person injured in Springfield crash

One person injured in Springfield crash

Ryan Trowbridge
Updated 18 hrs ago

12 western Mass. communities enter the COVID-19 high-risk zone

12 western Mass. communities enter the COVID-19 high-risk zone

Morgyn Joubert
Updated 18 hrs ago

Officials: 6,477 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 49 newly confirmed deaths in Mass.

Officials: 6,477 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 49 newly confirmed deaths in Mass.

Updated 22 hrs ago

THE LATEST: Town-by-town data of confirmed COVID-19 cases

THE LATEST: Town-by-town data of confirmed COVID-19 cases

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U.S. and World News

More than 1,000 migrant children in US government custody have tested positive for Covid-19

More than 1,000 migrant children in US government custody have tested positive for Covid-19

By Priscilla Alvarez, CNN
Posted on Dec 4, 2020

Airline bids farewell to its jumbo jets by inviting fans for a business class lunch

Airline bids farewell to its jumbo jets by inviting fans for a business class lunch

Julia Buckley, CNN
Updated 2 hrs ago

House votes to decriminalize marijuana at federal level

House votes to decriminalize marijuana at federal level

By MATTHEW DALY, Associated Press
Updated 1 hr ago

26-year-old Nashville nurse shot and killed while driving to work on interstate

26-year-old Nashville nurse shot and killed while driving to work on interstate

Tosin Fakile and Alex Heider, WSMV
Posted on Dec 4, 2020

US-UK sniping over vaccine approval race could dent faith in Covid shots, experts say

US-UK sniping over vaccine approval race could dent faith in Covid shots, experts say

By Zamira Rahim, CNN
Updated 4 hrs ago

Police: At least 2 US marshals, suspect shot in New York

Police: At least 2 US marshals, suspect shot in New York

By Associated Press
Updated 7 hrs ago

Wisconsin high court declines to hear Trump election lawsuit

Wisconsin high court declines to hear Trump election lawsuit

By SCOTT BAUER, Associated Press
Updated 8 hrs ago

Biden says he asked Fauci to stay on and be a chief medical adviser in his administration

Biden says he asked Fauci to stay on and be a chief medical adviser in his administration

By Jim Acosta, Jim Sciutto and Kate Sullivan, CNN
Updated 8 hrs ago

WATCH: Hershey's gets backlash over updated Christmas bells ad

WATCH: Hershey's gets backlash over updated Christmas bells ad

Meredith Digital Staff
Updated 17 hrs ago

For the first time in 800 years, a “Christmas Star” will illuminate the skies this month

For the first time in 800 years, a “Christmas Star” will illuminate the skies this month

Adam McDonald, Digital Content Producer
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Romney calls Trump's leadership on Covid-19 'a great human tragedy'

Romney calls Trump's leadership on Covid-19 'a great human tragedy'

By Mary Kay Mallonee and Devan Cole, CNN
Posted on Dec 3, 2020

CAUGHT ON CAMERA: 900-ton telescope collapses

CAUGHT ON CAMERA: 900-ton telescope collapses

Adam McDonald, Digital Content Producer
Updated 20 hrs ago

2 people missing in Alaska after landslide slams into neighborhood

2 people missing in Alaska after landslide slams into neighborhood

By BECKY BOHRER and MARK THIESSEN, Associated Press
Posted on Dec 3, 2020

HERO PILOT: Video shows plane land on Minnesota highway, no injuries

HERO PILOT: Video shows plane land on Minnesota highway, no injuries

Meredith Digital Staff
Updated 21 hrs ago

6th grade student shoots, kills self on Zoom call with class

6th grade student shoots, kills self on Zoom call with class

Posted on Dec 3, 2020

The White House liaison to the Justice Department was banned from the building

The White House liaison to the Justice Department was banned from the building

By Kaitlan Collins and Caroline Kelly, CNN
Updated 15 hrs ago

Capitol Hill talks intensify over Covid-19 relief deal but major sticking points remain

Capitol Hill talks intensify over Covid-19 relief deal but major sticking points remain

By Lauren Fox, Manu Raju and Ted Barrett, CNN
Updated 22 hrs ago

Supreme Court sides with California religious ministry against state COVID restrictions

Supreme Court sides with California religious ministry against state COVID restrictions

By Ariane de Vogue, CNN Supreme Court Reporter
Updated 23 hrs ago

Walmart is giving its workers $150-$300 holiday bonuses, but critics say it's not enough

Walmart is giving its workers $150-$300 holiday bonuses, but critics say it's not enough

By Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Business
Updated 23 hrs ago

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Strong storm set to bring rain, snow and wind to start the weekend

Strong storm set to bring rain, snow and wind to start the weekend

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Dan's Friday Morning Forecast

New technology helps local pharmacy fill prescriptions with less contact

New technology helps local pharmacy fill prescriptions with less contact

Posted on Dec 4, 2020

State wants Springfield special needs students back in the classroom

State wants Springfield special needs students back in the classroom

Updated 5 min ago

DESE letter - Springfield special education

COVID-19 testing at Eastfield Mall canceled Saturday

COVID-19 testing at Eastfield Mall canceled Saturday

Posted on Dec 4, 2020

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South Hadley school moves to two days of remote learning following positive COVID-19 test

South Hadley school moves to two days of remote learning following positive COVID-19 test

Ryan Trowbridge
Posted on Nov 15, 2020

Students returning to school, West Springfield unveils hybrid learning plan

Students returning to school, West Springfield unveils hybrid learning plan

Morgyn Joubert, Leon Purvis
Posted on Nov 13, 2020

Committee votes to postpone the Springfield Public School's reopening model

Committee votes to postpone the Springfield Public School's reopening model

Morgyn Joubert
Posted on Nov 12, 2020

Community members react as Chicopee Public Schools move to remote learning

Community members react as Chicopee Public Schools move to remote learning

Lindsey Kane
Posted on Nov 12, 2020

Agawam schools provide update on hybrid, in-person learning

Agawam schools provide update on hybrid, in-person learning

Ryan Trowbridge
Posted on Nov 10, 2020

Superintendent addresses COVID-19 concerns in Westfield schools

Superintendent addresses COVID-19 concerns in Westfield schools

Ryan Trowbridge, Jordan McCool
Posted on Nov 10, 2020

Significant drop in enrollment at Massachusetts public schools amid pandemic

Significant drop in enrollment at Massachusetts public schools amid pandemic

Jordan McCool, Jenna Reyes

Some districts continuing remote learning until after holidays

Some districts continuing remote learning until after holidays

Ryan Trowbridge, Audrey Russo

One local school community looking at enrollment rates amid the pandemic

One local school community looking at enrollment rates amid the pandemic

One local school community looking at enrollment rates amid the pandemic

One local school community looking at enrollment rates amid the pandemic

Lindsey Kane

Massachusetts seeing its biggest drop in student enrollment this year

Massachusetts seeing its biggest drop in student enrollment this year

Lindsey Kane

Coronavirus News

Galvin pushing for 'National Vaccination Day'

Galvin pushing for 'National Vaccination Day'

Western Mass News Staff
Updated 3 hrs ago

World War II vet beats COVID-19, marks 104th birthday

By JAY REEVES Associated Press
Posted on Dec 4, 2020

Tech expert says hackers are targeting U.S. COVID-19 vaccine supply information

Tech expert says hackers are targeting U.S. COVID-19 vaccine supply information

Jordyn Jagolinzer
Updated 15 hrs ago

West Springfield health director calling for more COVID-19 testing sites

West Springfield health director calling for more COVID-19 testing sites

Morgyn Joubert, Lindsey Kane
Updated 15 hrs ago

NFL considers switching to "training camp model" during playoffs

NFL considers switching to "training camp model" during playoffs

Morgyn Joubert, Kayla Burton
Posted on Dec 3, 2020

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