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Teen dead, more hurt in Texas high school stabbing
A fight inside a Houston-area high school escalated into a series of stabbings Wednesday that left a 17-year-old student dead and three others wounded, sheriff's officials said. Lora Ross, left, hugs...
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DA Mark Mastroianni: Controversial bail ruling in Heriberto Hernandez case 'a...
Judge Mark Mason on Tuesday determined that Hernandez was dangerous, but the level of danger to the community did not rise to where he needed to held without the right to bail before trial. Hampden...
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Springfield traffic alert: Roadwork gets underway Thursday on Plumtree Road...
City officials are asking residents to be patient as a roughly 1.3-mile stretch of Plumtree Road is prepped for a repaving project. SPRINGFIELD — City officials are urging drivers who use Plumtree...
View ArticleYesterday's top stories: Assistant high school principal convicted of driving...
Here is the list of featured events at the Eastern States Exhibition which starts Friday. These were the most read stories on MassLive.com yesterday. If you missed any of them, click on the links...
View ArticlePresident Obama heads into the lion's den in Russia
Obama on Thursday began a two-day visit to St. Petersburg for the Group of 20 economic summit. JOSH LEDERMAN Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) — President Barack Obama is heading into the...
View ArticleNew 'Amherst Live' magazine show to explore all aspects of Pioneer Valley life
The show is modeled after TED talks, The Moth Radio Hour and "This American Life." AMHERST - Think of “This American Life,” NPR’s radio magazine, “A Prairie Home Companion” and Technology,...
View ArticleChobani recalls some Greek yogurt cups due to mold
The move comes about a week after the company first started asking retailers to pull the products from shelves. NEW YORK (AP) — Chobani says it's issuing a recall of some its Greek yogurt cups that...
View ArticleEgypt: Interior minister survives bomb attack
The assassination attempt against Mohammed Ibrahim, who is in charge of the police force, signaled the arrival in the capital of the sort of insurgency-style attacks that have been escalating in the...
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Longmeadow residents to consider anti-casino vote in November regarding MGM...
Longmeadow Selectman Alex Grant said a town vote on casino projects in Springfield and West Springfield would urge the Massachusetts Gaming Commission to reject both proposals. LONGMEADOW – Town...
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Obama talks with Mexico, Brazil leaders on NSA
President Barack Obama said Friday his administration will work with the governments of Brazil and Mexico to resolve tensions over allegations that the U.S. monitored their communications. US...
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Under program proposed by Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno, seniors would get...
Mayor Domenic Sarno is proposing a part-time work program to give seniors up to a $500 tax break on their property tax. Domenic SarnoFile photo / The Republican SPRINGFIELD – Mayor Domenic J. Sarno on...
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Zimmerman's wife seeks life insurance policy
Shellie Zimmerman asked in the petition released Friday that a judge order George Zimmerman to pay the premiums on the policy. Shellie Zimmerman, wife of George Zimmerman, pleads guilty at the...
View ArticleNorthampton City Council approves new zoning measures, tables ballot question
The council approved a request by Mayor David Narkewicz to appropriate $1,000 a year to the Franklin Regional Council of Governments so that Northampton can be included in its Economic Target Area....
View ArticleWilliamstown police chase leads to arrest, photo of dog posing with gun,...
Investigators seized 280 bags of heroin found strewn along the route of the foot chase. WILLIAMSTOWN -- State police dog "Hieko" is credited with an assist in the arrest of a man who allegedly left...
View ArticleUS orders diplomats out of Lebanon amid fears
The State Department ordered all nonessential U.S. personnel Friday to leave Lebanon, reflecting fears that an American-led strike on neighboring Syria would unleash more bloodshed in this already...
View ArticlePM News Links: Man confesses online to fatal drunken driving accident, teen...
A Connecticut judge ordered Newtown to comply with a subpoena from the state child advocate's office seeking the school records of Sandy Hook Elementary School shooter Adam Lanza. Tweets about...
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New Springfield Police K-9s get names from Sabis International Charter School...
5th graders Ailani Brace and Alexis Johnson won an essay contest, and the name "Chase" was chosen by Alexis for the dog handled by Officer Dan McKay, and the name "Ares" was chosen by Ailani for the...
View ArticlePenn National gets OK for Plainville slots parlor vote
The panel voted on Friday to approve the transfer to Penn National Gaming of a host community agreement that had been reached between town officials and the current owners of the Plainridge track....
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Belchertown schools will thank Country Bank for $175,000 in donations
“Country Bank has helped us provide programs for our middle school students that have given them enrichment and academic support, while keeping them engaged in positive ways beyond the end of the...
View ArticleGreenfield virtual academy opens as scheduled despite contract uncertainty
Because it’s on-line, the Greenfield Commonwealth Virtual School can enroll students from across the state. Next year, however, it will likely have competition. GREENFIELD – The state’s only virtual...
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