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Fire Safe Auto Shop
A fire Monday morning in Hatfield destroyed an auto repair shop and caused damage to a local restaurant. Bringing back painful memories for a West Springfield auto shop who suffered a similar fate last year.
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Easthampton Dye Works Sold
A landmark building in Easthampton was turned over to new owners on Tuesday. Many people are hoping the new owners will add dimension to downtown Easthampton. Read more »
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Dealership Clears Car Lot
A Westfield car dealership closes its doors after more than 10 years in business. Regency Pontiac on East Main Street shut down Monday.
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Pike Exit Upgrades Coming to Westfield
Get ready for more construction in Westfield. Plans to renovate and expand the area right off exit three on the Mass Pike are going full speed ahead after city councilors vote on a ten million dollar bond Read more »
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Springfield Bill Moves Forward
The Springfield Bill makes it through the Senate for a second time in one week. Last minute amendments threatened to jeopardize the loan extension bill, but after a long negotiation Monday afternoon, the House and Senate were able to come to an agreement. Read more »
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Father of Two Dies After Being Attacked at a Bar
Authorities say the death of a Florence man who was found outside a town bar is being considered suspicious, leaving his family with many unanswered questions.
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Gasoline Ignites Fire in Hatfield
Gasoline sparked an accidental fire Monday morning, destroying an auto repair shop, and damaging an adjacent business in Hatfield. At least six different fire departments responded to the call and dozens of people gathered to see what was happening. Read more »
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West Springfield Churches Combine
Despite their best efforts to keep St. Anne's Church in West Springfield open, the parish held its final mass last week. Now, they spent their first Sunday under the roof of another church. Read more »
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Autopsy Results Are Back on Florence Man
Autopsy results are back on the 35-year-old man who was found injured at a bar in Florence and later died.
The District Attorney says the death is suspicious, but right now they are not calling the death a murder. Read more »
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Ice Rescue Training
Falling through the ice can not only be dangerous and deadly for the victim but also the firefighters in charge of the rescue. The South Hadley Fire Department is spending time in icy waters to make sure lives aren't lost. Read more »
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Bringing the Inauguration to the Valley
Many people are gearing up for a historic inauguration, but not everyone can head to Washington D.C. to see Barack Obama be sworn in, so now there's places Pioneer Valley residents can go to celebrate.
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Snowmobiling Accident
A snowmobiler is air lifted to the hospital after being thrown from his sled. Environmental police tell us the accident happened just after 6 o’clock in the area of Hart and Thompson Roads in Conway. Read more »
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Ski Season Picks Up After Disastrous December
The ski season is starting to pick up in Western Massachusetts after a slow start and wild weather last month. Resorts throughout the Berkshires are preparing for a busy weekend, while skiers and snowboarders enjoy the freshly fallen snow. Read more »
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Convicted Murdered Hopes For New Trial
DNA tests may hold up convicted murderer Paul Fickling's plea for a new trial. The district attorney says he wants to test all old evidence before a hearing. But defense attorneys say the D.A. is trying to stall a process that has already spanned more than a decade. Read more »
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Maple Syrup Farmers Hit Hard by Ice Storm
Things are getting a little sticky for maple syrup producers in Western Massachusetts. Local farmers are dealing with the aftermath of damaged trees from last month's ice storm. Read more »
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Northampton Police Officer Back in Hospital
While police officer Dennis Liptak is back at the hospital to undergo more testing, the man who police say hit him over the head with a hammer appeared before a judge. Read more »
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Franklin County Residents Plunge into Icy River
The glistening ice on the riverbanks of Franklin County is a breathtaking sight this time of year. But some of the people who live there opt for a different kind of breathtaking experience by jumping into the icy waters on New Year's Day. Read more »
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Northampton Officer Injured in Hammer Attack
2009 was ushered in with cold and crime. In Northampton, a police officer is recovering from a serious head injury after being hit with a hammer.
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Northampton Policeman Attacked
Northampton Police say one of their officers was attacked while investigating an attempted break-in New Year's Eve. A man hit the policemen in the head with a hammer. Read more »
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Icy Fire In Turners Falls
The windy and icy conditions makes it very hard for firefighters to put out a bad fire in Franklin County that leaves a family homeless on New Year's Eve. Read more »
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