National
4 months ago
Drive-by shooting in Chicago leaves 4 dead and 14 others wounded, police say

Four people have died from gunshot wounds and 14 others have been hospitalized following a drive-by shooting in Chicago, police said Thursday. At least three were in critical condition.

Local
4 months ago
$25 million grant pulled from Mass Audubon

A $25 million federal grant has been rescinded from the Mass Audubon society.

Local
4 months ago
DA’s Office hosts four law students this summer

The Northwestern District Attorney’s Office is hosting four law students as law clerks this summer who will assist prosecutors with research and writing assignments.

Local
4 months ago
Wendell Special Election coming to assess additional taxes

The town of Wendell will be holding a Special Election on Monday, August 4th from noon to 8 p.m. in order to vote on both Proposition 2 1/2 overrides and debt exclusions

Local
4 months ago
Increased enforcement of boating regulations this 4th of July

The Connecticut River Task Force will be participating in “Operation Dry Water,” a nationwide effort to maintain safety while boating over the holiday weekend.

Local
4 months ago
Celebrating the 4th–Western Mass Style!

Western Mass Lights Up: Where to Watch Fireworks in Franklin & Hampshire Counties This Fourth of July

Whether you’re chasing sparklers with the kids, scoping out live music, or just want a good old-fashioned fireworks show under the stars, Franklin and Hampshire Counties have a full lineup of Independence Day celebrations to make your summer pop.

Local
4 months ago
UMass student fatally shot in Washington, D.C.

A rising senior at UMass Amherst from Granby, was fatally shot in Washington, D.C. Tuesday.

Financial Expert
4 months ago
Ask The Expert: What are the best ways to handle financial stress in Greenfield MA? Franklin First Federal Credit Union

Money and Stress go hand in hand.  According to a Bankrate survey approximately 65% of all U.S. adults say that money negatively affects their mental health.

Local
4 months ago
Newell named new director of Greenfield DPW

The City of Greenfield has named Paul Newell its new director of the Department of Public Works.

Newell succeeds Marlo Warner, who will serve his last day with the department on Friday, July 11 before departing to become the new director of the Hatfield DPW.

Sports
4 months ago
Missing Clark, Fever soar past Lynx 74-59 to win WNBA Commissioner’s Cup

Caitlin Clark may have been missing, but Natasha Howard and her Indiana Fever teammates more than made up for her absence on both ends of the court.