Western Mass News

09/07/2024

We're getting answers after an 18-year-old woman was identified as Springfield shooting victim. | More details coming up on ABC 40 at 11 p.m.

09/07/2024

The suspected shooter was not invited to the party but knew those celebrating.

A mother in Kentucky died while trying to save her daughter in a mass shooting at her son’s 21st birthday party.

08/07/2024

Tropical humidity and a daily shower and thunderstorm threat for the remainder of the week!

08/07/2024

Good dogs!

Dogs are helping lifeguards pull people to safety in case swimmers get in trouble in Maine.

08/07/2024

Both the man and nurse were waiting for a plane to Knoxville when the medical emergency happened.

The medical emergency took place in the early hours of June 7 at Charlotte Douglas International Airport.

08/07/2024

At least two people have reported getting an electric shock.

Due to a shock hazard, a California company is recalling nearly 1 million power adapters sold with sound machines marketed to help infants and young children sleep.

08/07/2024

Officials said they are temporarily using water from the spray pad’s supply to run the bathroom as they work on repairs to both facilities.

Groff Park is without working water in the bathroom and spray pad for two separate reasons.

08/07/2024

“We suggest in between activities that kids find shade or cool area to rest and get off of their feet, as well as staying hydrated the whole day."

The extreme heat can have an impact on summer camps this week.

08/07/2024

Nursing home staff have been dealing with bounced checks, unpaid vendors and understaffing for five months and now they are finally taking a stand.

Employees at a South Hadley nursing home were seen outside the facility on Monday to protest what they said have been months of bounced checks and four weeks without pay.

08/07/2024

It’s all a part of the Northwestern D.A’s new deal for some of the over 100 people arrested after police and protesters faced off in May.

Deals are developing in some of the cases tied to pro-Palestinian protestors arrested during an encampment at UMass Amherst.

08/07/2024

Heartbreaking

The girl snuck outside without her family knowing.

08/07/2024

Northampton Police search for missing woman. >>> https://tinyurl.com/yy5p9ys2

08/07/2024

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08/07/2024

NEW DETAILS:

Defense lawyers for Karen Read say jurors unanimously concluded she was not guilty of murder or leaving the scene of a deadly accident, and were deadlocked on the remaining manslaughter charge before a mistrial was declared

08/07/2024

JUST IN: Victim of deadly shooting identified >> https://tinyurl.com/mvck9pv6

08/07/2024

WOW: TSA agents on Sunday checked 35 passengers every second, the feds said.

Eight of the 10 busiest days in TSA’s history have come this year as the number of travelers tops pre-pandemic levels.

08/07/2024

The woman says she feels "wonderful" and has "no pains."

The woman is the sole survivor of her 20 siblings.

08/07/2024

A big deal!

Starting in the fall, the gift will cover full tuition for medical students from families earning less than $300,000.

08/07/2024

The pastor said he thought the AR-15 giveaway was appropriate since it was in honor of Independence Day.

A church in Tennessee held a raffle over Fourth of July weekend to give away an AR-15.

08/07/2024

Tragic

Investigators were trying to figure out how the toddler got a hold of the gun.

08/07/2024

This Lego set will make sure you stay out of the water.

The Lego set includes a massive great white shark and a tile with the famous line: “You’re gonna need a bigger boat.”

08/07/2024

Heartbreaking

A 2-year-old boy was found dead and a 37-year-old man is in custody after a standoff in Indiana that lasted more than 18 hours, authorities said.

08/07/2024

Good idea!

Governor Maura Healey signed a proclamation declaring the week of July 7 to July 13, as “Hurricane Preparedness Week.”

08/07/2024

Triple digit temperatures predicted for large parts of the East Coast.

The U.S. heat wave came as the global temperature in June was record warm for the 13th straight month.

08/07/2024

Yikes!

Officials warned the public about a reporter water main break on Sunday morning.

08/07/2024

How do you turn hurt into hope? This young writer channeled her emotions into a book she hopes will help other children.

Reporter Caroline Hecker spoke to this young writer about how she turned her hurt into something hopeful for other children.

08/07/2024

What is the worst TV show you’ve ever watched?

08/07/2024

He faces up to 18 months in prison if convicted.

Baldwin is charged with a single felony count of involuntary manslaughter punishable by up to 18 months in prison if he’s convicted.

08/07/2024

Texas officials warned people along the entire coastline to prepare for possible flooding, heavy rain and wind.

Officials say the storm could cause power outages and flooding and are worried not enough residents and beach vacationers heeded warnings to leave.

08/07/2024

Breaking!

Prosecutors allege Boeing committed fraud by misleading regulators about a flight-control system that was implicated in Max crashes that killed 346 people.