Springfield arrest made in killing of 19-year-old woman
The July 4 shooting took the life of a 20-year-old woman. UPDATE, 11:02 p.m.: Police arrested Terrance Brown, 22, of 10 Chestnut St., at 8:15 p.m. Thursday. Sgt. John M. Delaney, aide to police...
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Terrance Brown arrested in Thursday afternoon shooting of a 19-year-old woman
Police believe the shooting was domestically related, meaning they allege Brown intentionally shot the woman. Terrance Brown, 22-years-old, of 10 Chestnut Street was arrested and charged with the...
View Article1 killed, 3 hurt in hit-and-run crash on Cape
Collision between two pickup trucks ends with one dead. BOURNE, Mass. (AP) — State police are searching for a pickup truck that they say caused a fatal hit-and-run crash in Massachusetts. Authorities...
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Sea creatures that sting shut Vineyard beach
The Portuguese Man Of War is pushed along by the wind, and can cause painful stings on exposed skin. A person who came in contact with a Portugese Man O War develops painful welts and may require...
View ArticleMass. cyclist dies after group hit by car in Ark.
A group of 13 cyclists guided by an Adams, Mass. company, were struck by a car as they crossed Arkansas. An 18-year-old Mass. woman was killed. LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An 18-year-old Massachusetts...
View Article8-year-old Fitchburg boy saves dad and self after car crash
Firefighters found the car on a sandbar in the middle of the swollen river FITCHBURG — An 8-year-old boy is being credited with saving himself and his dad, after the car they were riding in crashed...
View ArticleAttendance appears to slip at Boston July 4 events
BOSTON (AP) — Amid high temperatures and heightened security, attendance appeared down Thursday at Boston's Fourth of July celebration, but crowds increased by the start of the festivities. The crowds...
View ArticleWestern Massachusetts energy prices, at a glance
These are the average energy prices in the Pioneer Valley for the week. Here are the average energy prices in the Pioneer Valley for the week.
View ArticleYesterday's top stories: Western Massachusetts deals with calamities, woman...
Brad Stevens is going from a mid-major to the major leagues. These were the most read stories on MassLive.com yesterday. If you missed any of them, click on the links below to read them now. The most...
View ArticleOvernight shooting sends 21-year-old to hospital
The victim would not say how he got shot. SPRINGFIELD— Police are attempting to investigate a shooting that injured a Springfield man, but without much help from the victim. Lt. Henry Gagnon said...
View ArticleEgypt: 12 killed in Alexandria as toll of violence mounts to 30 nationwide
Emergency services official Amr Salama says the 12 died when hundreds of Islamists descended on a rally by opponents of ousted President Mohammed Morsi in Alexandria, opening fire with guns. By LEE...
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Enfield resident Toby Berthiaume charged in home invasion robbery, assault on...
According to police, 30 minutes after the robbery was reported, Berthiaume was trying to pawn stolen items in Springfield. ENFIELD — Police on Wednesday arrested a 37-year old Enfield man and...
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Hot, humid conditions persist throughout Pioneer Valley
In Chicopee, the temperature only reached 92 degrees, but the humidity made it seem as if it was 99 degrees. Unbearable heat caused by high temperatures mixed with high humidity continued on Friday...
View ArticleEdward Snowden, NSA leaker, offered asylum by Nicaragua and Venezuela
The offers came following a flap about the rerouting of Bolivian President Evo Morales' plane in Europe earlier this week amid reports that Snowden might have been aboard. MANAGUA, Nicaragua --...
View ArticlePope Francis clears John XXIII and John Paul II for sainthood
Francis approved a miracle needed to canonize Pope John Paul II and waived Vatican rules to honor Pope John XXIII. By NICOLE WINFIELD VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis on Friday cleared two of the 20th...
View ArticleHoarded California dogs await rescue groups
More than 130 dogs saved from a hoarder in California two weeks ago need to be saved again — but only rescue groups can save them now. By SUE MANNING LOS ANGELES — More than 130 dogs saved from a...
View ArticleCalifornia fireworks accident: Was pyrotechnics display set up far enough...
The distance of spectators from the show will be one of many factors considered by investigators. SIMI VALLEY, Calif. -- When a July Fourth fireworks display exploded and sent red and white bursts...
View Article8-year-old Fitchburg boy still a hero, but his dad's in trouble
Young boy saved his dad's life, but the dad was driving drunk, police say. FITCHBURG&$8212; Yesterday we told you the story of the hero 8-year-old boy who escaped a car crashed into the Nashua...
View ArticleEgypt on edge after clashes and Islamist pushback
Islamic Brotherhood protests member Morsi's ouster CAIRO (AP) — Egyptians were on edge Saturday morning after supporters and opponents of ousted President Mohammed Morsi fought overnight street...
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Heat and humidity mean heat stroke becomes a big concern
Heat stroke can be fatal is untreated. SPRINGFIELD — Temperatures in the 90s and high 80s will continue through all of next week the Weather Channel says, and with it comes higher humidity as well....
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