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Springfield Man Arrested for Raping a Minor

Springfield Man Arrested for Raping a Minor

A Springfield man is under arrest on charges he raped a minor at gunpoint. Now, police think he could be a city firefighter. Read more »

Dangers of Space Heaters

Dangers of Space Heaters

As oil prices continue to rise it may stop many people from reaching for the thermostat. But they'll have to find someway to keep warm and that's what local fire departments are worried about. Families finding dangerous methods to stay warm. Read more »

Airmen Return Home

Airmen Return Home

The 104th Fighter Wing at Barnes Air National Guard welcomed home airmen who have spent the past year overseas in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Read more »

Four People Injured In Car Crash

Four People Injured In Car Crash

Four people were sent to the hospital Saturday morning after crashing their car on Berkshire Avenue in Springfield. Read more »

Student Arrested for Stealing From School Pharmacy

Student Arrested for Stealing From School Pharmacy

UMass police have charged a clerk at the University's Health Services, with replacing prescription pills, with medicine you can find over the counter. Read more »

Pedestrian Safety At UMass Amherst

Pedestrian Safety At UMass Amherst

A University of Massachusetts graduate student remains in critical condition. She was thrown 20 feet into thee air after being hit by a car on campus Thursday night. So, with thousands of students walking around campus daily, just how safe are the roads? Read more »

Glass Experts Examine 'Virgin Mary' Image

Glass Experts Examine 'Virgin Mary' Image

Mercy Medical Center received some assistance from experts in glass structure Friday. They are trying to conclusively determine what created an image many say is the Virgin Mary. Read more »

Shaker Farms Saved from Auction

Shaker Farms Saved from Auction

A Westfield Country Club was saved from auction after the owners finally came to agreement to keep it running as a golf course. Read more »

Movie Crews in Western Mass

Movie Crews in Western Mass

This week movie crews set up around Hampshire and Franklin Counties to film scenes for the "Edge of Darkness," and though he's only been in town one day, Mel Gibson's presence is causing a stir. Read more »

Congress OKs historic bailout bill; Bush signs it

Congress OKs historic bailout bill; Bush signs it

With the economy on the brink and elections looming, Congress approved an unprecedented $700 billion government bailout of the battered financial industry on Friday and sent it to President Bush who quickly signed it. Read more »

UMass Student Struck By Car

UMass Student Struck By Car

The bustle on the UMass-Amherst campus is halted after a student is hit by a car. UMass Police say the 25 year old management graduate student was hit at around 6:00 Thursday night on Massachusetts Ave. Read more »

Local Agencies Prepare for Winter Energy Crisis

Local Agencies Prepare for Winter Energy Crisis

State and local agencies are expecting a dramatic increase in requests for financial assistance this year due to rising energy costs. They met in Holyoke Thursday to discuss a plan of action to help residents in need. Read more »

Residents Fed Up With Toxic Site

Residents Fed Up With Toxic Site

Some residents living in Springfield's South End are fed up with their view. Huge piles of contaminated soil have been sitting on the former site of a manufacturing plant. Read more »

UMass Students Pay Rent or Face Withdrawal

UMass Students Pay Rent or Face Withdrawal

The time is up for UMass students who haven't signed new leases for their Amherst apartments. University officials increased the rent of family housing, but a few students have not paid. Read more »

Tractor Trailer Crashes Into Belchertown Home

Tractor Trailer Crashes Into Belchertown Home

Part of a Belchertown house is gone after a tractor trailer plows right through it. No one is injured, but everyone is lucky to be alive. Read more »

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