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Holyoke residents speak out after proposed safety public plan voted down

We’re learning more details as the city council did not pass “Ezekiel’s Plan” on Tuesday night. Putting a halt to the mayor’s effort to address gun violence following the tragic death of a newborn baby named Ezekiel in October.
We’re learning more details as the city council did not pass “Ezekiel’s Plan” on Tuesday...

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The Las Vegas sheriff says at least three people have died at UNLV during an active shooting...
Las Vegas police: 3 killed, 1 critically injured in shooting at UNLV; suspect dead

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There’s a special request made by a 12-year-old survivor of a murder-suicide four months ago...
Local businesses help 12-year-old Berkshire Avenue shooting survivor find home for huskies

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Holyoke’s city council voted Tuesday not to pass ‘Ezekiel’s Plan,’ a public safety proposal...

Holyoke’s mayor disappointed over city council’s vote not to pass ‘Ezekiel’s Plan’

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Wesley Days, Photojournalist: Mat Lafreniere and Ryan Trowbridge
Holyoke’s city council voted Tuesday not to pass ‘Ezekiel’s Plan,’ a public safety proposal named after the newborn baby killed in a shooting nearly two months ago.

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Eversource showed off new technology on Wednesday that can help restore power quicker when an...

Eversource unveils new technology to help restore power faster

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Daniel Santiago, Photojournalist: John O'Donoghue and Ryan Trowbridge
Eversource showed off new technology on Wednesday that can help restore power quicker when an outage strikes in western Massachusetts.

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Chicopee Police said that they are currently conducting an investigation at Chicopee High School.

Police: gun found off school grounds following fight at Chicopee High School

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Glenn Kittle, Photojournalist: Marcos Figueroa and Ryan Trowbridge
Police said Wednesday that a gun was found Tuesday following an altercation at Chicopee High School.

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Town by town is taking you to Springfield and West Springfield.

Town by Town: Annual Festival of Trees, Yuletide open house tours

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Joe Chaisson, Abigail Murillo Villacorta and Photojournalist: Anthony Garuti
Town by town is taking you to Springfield and West Springfield.

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Students and others at UMass Amherst staged a “die-in” on-campus on Wednesday. We’re told they...

UMass Amherst students hold ‘die-in’ in support of Palestine

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Olivia Hickey, Photojournalist: Andrew Evans and Ryan Trowbridge
We’re told they were showing solidarity for the Palestinians who have been killed in the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas.

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A first-of-its-kind grant program has been launched in Springfield, aimed at benefiting local...

3 Springfield colleges receive ARPA funding to help support city students

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Matt Price, Photojournalist: Rich Crane and Ryan Trowbridge
A first-of-its-kind grant program has been launched in Springfield, aimed at benefiting local colleges and students in the city.
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Cold again Thursday, then turning milder Friday and this weekend ahead of our next storm.
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A first-of-its-kind grant program has been launched in Springfield, aimed at benefiting local...
3 Springfield colleges receive ARPA funding to help support city students

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Police: gun found off school grounds following fight at Chicopee High School
Police: gun found off school grounds following fight at Chicopee High School

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Eversource showed off new technology on Wednesday that can help restore power quicker when an...
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State, Environmental Police arrest 2 alleged poachers

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Ryan Trowbridge
Two local men are facing charges after authorities allege they poached animals recently.

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Officers arrested two suspects after locating two loaded firearms and more than 120 bags of...

Springfield Police arrest two suspects, seize drugs and guns

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Morgan Briggs and Ryan Trowbridge
Officers arrested two suspects after locating two loaded firearms and more than 120 bags of heroin, crack-cocaine, and marijuana during a Springfield traffic stop.

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FILE - Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., talks to reporters after a closed-door...

GOP Rep. Kevin McCarthy of California is resigning, 2 months after his ouster as House speaker

Updated: 25 minutes ago
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By The Associated Press and MICHAEL R. BLOOD
McCarthy is the only speaker in history to be voted out of the job.

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Springfield Police arrested three juveniles near the intersection of State Street and MGM Way...

Gun seized, 3 teens arrested following Springfield traffic stop

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Morgan Briggs and Ryan Trowbridge
Springfield Police arrested three juveniles near the intersection of State Street and MGM Way on Tuesday.

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Springfield Medicaid consultant indicted for allegedly stealing from elderly patients

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Samantha Galicki and Ryan Trowbridge
A Springfield Medicaid consultant has been indicted for allegedly stealing from eldelrly nursing home patients.

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FILE - Norman Lear, executive producer of the Pop TV series "One Day at a Time," poses for a...

Norman Lear, producer of TV’s ‘All in the Family’ and influential liberal advocate, has died at 101

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By The Associated Press and LYNN ELBER
Lear fashioned bold and controversial comedies that were embraced by TV sitcom viewers who long had to watch the evening news to find out what was going on in the world.

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Taylor Swift has been named Time's Person of the Year for 2023.

Taylor Swift named Time’s Person of the Year

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Gray News staff
Musical superstar Taylor Swift has been named Time’s Person of the Year, the magazine announced Wednesday morning.

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Grayson Moth, 5, died after contracting a case of RSV that left him brain dead, according to...

Family takes 5-year-old off life support, says RSV left him brain dead

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By WBZ via CNN Newsource
Doctors say RSV often presents as a cold at first, but parents should keep a sharp eye on their child’s breathing.

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New England Patriots quarterback Bailey Zappe (4) reacts during the first half of an NFL...

Bailey Zappe appears likely to make his 2nd straight start for the offensively challenged Patriots

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By BRENDAN McGAIR
All signs point to quarterback Bailey Zappe making his second straight start for the New England Patriots on Thursday night against the Pittsburgh Steelers

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Cold again Thursday, then turning milder Friday and this weekend ahead of our next storm.

Brisk and Cold Overnight and Thursday

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Staying seasonably cold through Thursday...

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Two months after a shooting in Holyoke took the life of an infant. City councilors voted on...

Holyoke City Councilors discuss vote on ‘Ezekiel’s Plan’ for safer streets

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Glenn Kittle, Photojournalist: Marcos Figueroa and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
Two months after a shooting in Holyoke took the life of an infant. City councilors voted on Ezekiel’s Plan on Tuesday evening, an initiative to curb gun violence in the city, named after the shooting’s young victim.

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Northfield man sentenced to prison for strangling, raping woman in 2022

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Abigail Murillo Villacorta
A Northfield man faced a judge on Tuesday following rape and strangulation convictions.

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Police in Westfield seek the public’s help in locating a missing woman.

Westfield Police search for missing woman, may be in need of medical assistance

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Abigail Murillo Villacorta
Police in Westfield seek the public’s help in locating a missing woman.

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It was $10 Tuesday at Bright Nights in Forest Park in Springfield.

Bright Nights gears up for first $10 Tuesday of the season

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Raegan Loughrey and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
It was $10 Tuesday at Bright Nights in Forest Park in Springfield.

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The Forest Park Civic Association held their annual tree lighting ceremony on Tuesday evening.

Annual Christmas tree lighting kicks off at Springfield’s X intersection

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Photojournalist: Anthony Garuti, Raegan Loughrey and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
The Forest Park Civic Association held their annual tree lighting ceremony on Tuesday evening.

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Hopkins Academy hosted “Feast for Peace in the Middle East” in Hadley on Tuesday evening.

Hopkins Academy hosts ‘Feast for Peace in the Middle East’ fundraiser

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Photojournalist: Anthony Garuti, Raegan Loughrey and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
Hopkins Academy hosted “Feast for Peace in the Middle East” in Hadley on Tuesday evening.

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Aaron Lewis of the band ‘Staind’ just announced that his December shows are being postponed.

Aaron Lewis announces ‘Staind’ shows at MGM Springfield are postponed

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Robin Stockler and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
Aaron Lewis of the band ‘Staind’ just announced that his December shows are being postponed.

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Two brothers from Longmeadow faced different outcomes in Springfield District Court on Tuesday...

Longmeadow brothers in court after local, federal agencies seize large-scale of guns, drugs

Updated: Dec. 5, 2023 at 4:52 PM EST
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By Wesley Days, Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
Two brothers from Longmeadow faced different outcomes in Springfield District Court on Tuesday over firearms and narcotics charges.

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Town by town is taking you to Ludlow, Monson and East Longmeadow.

Town by Town: Ludlow eSport lab opening, R.A.D self-defense class, Liberty Bank ribbon cutting

Updated: Dec. 5, 2023 at 4:33 PM EST
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By Raegan Loughrey, Abigail Murillo Villacorta and Photojournalist: Andrew Evans
Town by town is taking you to Ludlow, Monson and East Longmeadow.

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Officials have provided new details into an investigation at Chicopee High School.

Police conduct investigation after fight breaks out at Chicopee High School

Updated: Dec. 5, 2023 at 4:13 PM EST
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By Glenn Kittle, Photojournalist: Andrew Evans and Ryan Trowbridge
Chicopee Police said that they are currently conducting an investigation at Chicopee High School.

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The city of Springfield has now marked its 31st homicide of the year. The latest victim died...

Family holds vigil remembering victim killed in Albemarle Street shooting in Springfield

Updated: Dec. 5, 2023 at 7:13 PM EST
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By Daniel Santiago, Photojournalist: John O'Donoghue and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
The city of Springfield has now marked its 31st homicide of the year. The latest victim died from gunshot injuries on Monday night.

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The Healey-Driscoll Administration has released a plan to address the needs of farmland across...

State releases plan to help protect and enhance farmland access

Updated: Dec. 5, 2023 at 3:49 PM EST
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By Abbey Carnivale, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Ryan Trowbridge
The Healey-Driscoll Administration has released a plan to address the needs of farmland across Massachusetts.
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