Massachusetts State Police reveal changes to training academy after recruit’s death
The Massachusetts State Police announced it is making major changes to its training academy in the wake of the death of a state police recruitRead More
Vigil held for UMass employee allegedly killed by husband, a campus chef
The UMass Amherst community held a vigil Tuesday afternoon for Emma MacDonald, who was the campus’ dining supervisor. MacDonald died two weeks ago; her husband,Read More
Education Department opens probe into Smith College for admitting trans women
The U.S. Department of Education opened an investigation Monday into Smith College, an all-women’s institution in Massachusetts, for admitting transgender women. The probe by theRead More
Pilot rescued after small plane crashes into Quabbin Reservoir
The pilot of a small plane was rescued after it crashed into the Quabbin Reservoir Friday night, according to New Salem Fire Chief Matt O’Donnell.Read More
Wilbraham man pleads not guilty to murdering wife inside Hotel UMass
A Wilbraham man was arrested and is accused of beating his wife to death at Hotel UMass Wednesday night. Jeffrey MacDonald, 36, pleaded not guiltyRead More
Hampshire College, which counts filmmaker Ken Burns among its alumni, is closing later this year
AMHERST, Mass. (AP) — Hampshire College, which includes award-winning documentary filmmaker Ken Burns among its alumni, announced on Tuesday that it was closing later thisRead More
Great Barrington man arrested, accused of threatening to kill President Trump
A Great Barrington man is facing federal charges after he was accused of threatening to kill President Donald Trump. Andrew Emerald, 45, was arrested WednesdayRead More
2 people dead after fire engulfs home in Monson
Two people have died following a fire at a home in Monson Thursday, according to Hampden District Attorney Anthony Gulluni and Monson Fire Chief BrianRead More
DA investigating deadly officer-involved shooting in Springfield
Authorities are investigating an officer-involved shooting in Springfield on Saturday afternoon that left a man dead, officials said. Officers responding to a report of aRead More
Police searching for vehicle after deadly hit-and-run in Springfield
Police are turning to the public for help as they look to identify a vehicle involved in a fatal hit-and-run Friday night. Officers responding toRead More