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Greenfield homicide suspect declines voluntary extradition from NY
GREENFIELD — Taaniel Herberger-Brown — a 42-year-old man facing a murder charge in Greenfield — declined to be voluntarily extradited back to Massachusetts at a hearing Monday in Albany County Court in New York. Another hearing is scheduled for May 31, according to the Albany County Court...
Despite warmer weather, risk of frost still possible in May
Gardeners may want to hold back on bringing plants out this week. With low temperatures rising nearly 20 degrees this week, the weather seems to be getting better but if last year told us anything, its that we can't be too careful.
Northampton officials work towards revitalizing city’s vibrant music scene
NORTHAMPTON, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) -The sound of music set to fill the streets of Northampton once again and we’re taking a look after attending a special walking tour with city leaders. State and city leaders walked from here at city hall to the newly renovated Iron Horse Music Hall which...
State economic development chief touts ‘Team Massachusetts’ at Easthampton meeting with LGBT chamber
EASTHAMPTON — Mayrena Guerrero, a licensed mental health counselor, founded Colorful Resilience in 2022 with the ideal of providing mental health care to the oft-underserved Black, Latino and LGBTQ communities. Today, she has 24 clinicians based in West Springfield and is the 30th-largest LGBT-owned business in the state, but...
Pro-Palestine protester stands in solidarity with campus rallies
AMHERST, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Pro-Palestinian protests happening across the country and now UMass Amherst. We’re speaking with someone who has been protesting the Israel-Hamas war, from the very beginning. Western Mass News spoke with Priscilla Lynch, one of the six protestors who occupied the office of Congressman Jim McGovern...
Over 200 arrests, and 650 traffic stops during Operation Safe Streets in Holyoke
The Holyoke Police Department (HPD), in collaboration with various partner agencies, proudly announced the substantial progress made through its comprehensive "Operation Safe Streets" initiative, showcasing a collective dedication to bolstering community safety and tackling crucial public health issues.
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