North Amherst
CRIME & SAFETY
UMass police say most campus arrests involved 'zero force.' Some faculty say students were hurt.
University of Massachusetts Amherst Chancellor Javier Reyes speaks to the faculty senate on May 14, 2024 about the recent arrests of about 130 people protesting university investments that support the war in Gaza. Nearly 500 people packed into a University of Massachusetts Amherst auditorium Tuesday afternoon to hear Chancellor Javier...
Students allege brutal treatment by police following May 7 arrests
With additional reporting by Paige Hanson and Alexandra Rowe. At the University of Massachusetts, over 130 students, faculty, and community members were arrested during the Gaza solidarity encampment on May 7. Many of the students arrested are now speaking out about the conditions they faced while being arrested. The UMass...
Victim in Springfield assault dies; suspect’s charges upgraded to murder
SPRINGFIELD — A 45-year-old woman who was badly beaten two weeks ago in a domestic dispute has died, and her accused attacker is now facing murder charges. Quitiza L. Holmes, of Springfield, died at about 5:25 a.m. Thursday, after suffering serious head injuries in the April 30 assault, said James Leydon, spokesman for Hampden District Attorney Anthony Gulluni.
1 hospitalized after Mass Pike crash in Palmer
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - One person taken to the hospital after a two-car crash on the Mass Pike on Wednesday. The Palmer Fire Department responded to the crash in the Westbound Lane near mile marker 64 around 3 p.m. One person was taken to the hospital no word on their...
UMass chancellor says he had few options beyond calling in police after demonstrators violated policies
AMHERST — The University of Massachusetts chancellor told the Faculty Senate that calling in police to break up an encampment and arrest 134 pro-Palestinian demonstrators May 7 was a last resort after the group failed to follow campus policies. The Faculty Senate met Tuesday to discuss last week’s demonstration...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.