Easthampton man identified in fatal Holyoke shooting
The Hampden District Attorney's Office is investigating after a man was shot and killed on Suffolk Street Wednesday night, according to District Attorney Ant...
May 11, 2026Open source
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‘A great way to discover new books’: Kids Lit Fest celebrates reading with events across western Mass
The third annual Kids Lit Fest will return on May 3 for a weeklong celebration of stories with events across Franklin, Hampshire, Hampden, and Berkshire coun...
May 1, 2026Open source
Teaching students to 'use their voice and actually make a change'
A few hundred middle and high schoolers from western Massachusetts presented a variety of ideas this week at a civics showcase in Springfield. Showcases are...
May 30, 2026Open source
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Column: Judge sheriff's offices by their results, not the headlines
Recent coverage of the Inspector General’s report on Massachusetts Sheriff’s Departments has raised important questions about financial oversight, accoun...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Today in History: June 10, Opportunity rover sends last message from Mars
In 1692, the first execution resulting from the Salem witch trials in Massachusetts took place as Bridget Bishop was hanged.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
As opioid deaths fall to lowest figure in more than a decade, what’s causing the decline?
Massachusetts recorded 978 opioid-related overdose deaths in 2025, the lowest number since 2012.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Maria Wilson
Maria Wilson joined the WMUR team in December 2024. The Massachusetts native is excited to continue her career in the region she calls home. Mari
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Police arrest driver accused of evading officers in wild Bellingham, Franklin chase
A driver with multiple active warrants who fled from police Tuesday morning, was arrested by officers in Franklin, Massachusetts, the town's police departmen...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Video: Wednesday storm chance, drier next week
Wednesday brings the chance for an evening thunderstorm across the Boston area and Massachusetts, with temperatures running well above normal.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Trump administration $100,000 visa fee for highly skilled foreign workers struck down
A federal judge in Massachusetts Monday struck down the Trump administration’s efforts to require a $100,000 visa fee for highly skilled immigrant workers,...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Trump administration $100,000 visa fee for highly skilled foreign workers struck down
WASHINGTON — A federal judge in Massachusetts Monday struck down the Trump administration’s efforts to require a $100,000 visa fee for highly skilled imm...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Trump’s $100K visa fee for highly skilled foreign workers struck down
A federal judge in Massachusetts struck down the Trump administration’s $100,000 visa fee, finding the policy is an unlawful tax.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Trump administration $100,000 visa fee for highly skilled foreign workers struck down
WASHINGTON — A federal judge in Massachusetts Monday struck down the Trump administration’s efforts to require a $100,000 visa fee for highly skilled imm...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Trump’s $100K fee for high-skilled visas is an illegal tax, federal judge rules
Trump H-1B visa fee of $100,000 struck down as an unlawful tax by a federal judge in Massachusetts
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Some domestic violence crimes, murder, non-negligent manslaughter, trending up, report says
Some domestic violence crimes like murder and non-negligent manslaughter are trending up in Massachusetts, according to a new statewide report.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Bars to stay open until 3 am for World Cup fans
BOSTON — When the world's largest sporting event gets underway in the United States this month, Massachusetts' sports bars and restaurants will be ready fo...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Critics push back on Eversource tree-clearing plan at Amherst meeting
Eversource's plan to widen transmission lines by removing trees in Massachusetts faces criticism from residents concerned about environmental impact.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Opioid deaths in Massachusetts fall below 1,000 for first year since 2013
There were 978 confirmed and estimated opioid-related overdose deaths among Massachusetts residents last year, the Department of Public Health said. That rep...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Trump administration $100,000 visa fee for highly skilled foreign workers struck down
WASHINGTON — A federal judge in Massachusetts Monday struck down the Trump administration’s efforts to require a $100,000 visa fee for highly skilled imm...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Rhode to Reality: Rulla finds out about the video evidence in episode 11
Judge to rule on Michael Proctor's request to delay deposition in wrongful death case Former Massachusetts state trooper Michael Proctor wants his deposition...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Cape Verdeans at Dorchester Day Parade pumped for another celebration: A first-ever World Cup run
Boston’s annual celebration is a draw for Cape Verdeans all over Eastern Massachusetts, and the international soccer tournament set to begin this week was...
Jun 8, 2026Open source
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Palmer is in Hampden County, Massachusetts.
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Column: Judge sheriff's offices by their results, not the headlines
Recent coverage of the Inspector General’s report on Massachusetts Sheriff’s Departments has raised important questions about financial oversight, accoun...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Today in History: June 10, Opportunity rover sends last message from Mars
In 1692, the first execution resulting from the Salem witch trials in Massachusetts took place as Bridget Bishop was hanged.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
As opioid deaths fall to lowest figure in more than a decade, what’s causing the decline?
Massachusetts recorded 978 opioid-related overdose deaths in 2025, the lowest number since 2012.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Maria Wilson
Maria Wilson joined the WMUR team in December 2024. The Massachusetts native is excited to continue her career in the region she calls home. Mari
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Police arrest driver accused of evading officers in wild Bellingham, Franklin chase
A driver with multiple active warrants who fled from police Tuesday morning, was arrested by officers in Franklin, Massachusetts, the town's police departmen...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Video: Wednesday storm chance, drier next week
Wednesday brings the chance for an evening thunderstorm across the Boston area and Massachusetts, with temperatures running well above normal.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Trump administration $100,000 visa fee for highly skilled foreign workers struck down
A federal judge in Massachusetts Monday struck down the Trump administration’s efforts to require a $100,000 visa fee for highly skilled immigrant workers,...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Trump administration $100,000 visa fee for highly skilled foreign workers struck down
WASHINGTON — A federal judge in Massachusetts Monday struck down the Trump administration’s efforts to require a $100,000 visa fee for highly skilled imm...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Trump’s $100K visa fee for highly skilled foreign workers struck down
A federal judge in Massachusetts struck down the Trump administration’s $100,000 visa fee, finding the policy is an unlawful tax.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
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