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Calling hours held for fallen soldier

Sy Becker — Thu, 23 May 2013 21:56:22 GMT

Mourners are offering their condolences to the family of Army Sgt. Mitchell Daehling in the Berkshire county town of Dalton.

Battle over min wage, sick leave

Christine Lee, 22News State House Correspondent — Thu, 23 May 2013 21:53:24 GMT

More than one hundred union members and minimum wage workers are fighting for fair wages and sick leave benefits.

Firewood regulations take effect

Laura Hutchinson, 22News Investigative Reporter — Thu, 23 May 2013 21:23:37 GMT

You could have a hard time moving firewood this weekend and the summer as you take your vacations.

Judge denies bail for Cara Lee Rintala

Kara Dominick — Thu, 23 May 2013 20:40:19 GMT

A Hampshire Superior Court judge has denied a request for bail for a Granby woman awaiting retrial in the 2010 strangulation and beating death of her wife.

Severe weather and heavy rain this week

Adam Strzempko — Thu, 23 May 2013 20:27:04 GMT

Western Massachusetts continues to get hit by severe weather this week. On both Tuesday and Wednesday severe thunderstorms moved through western Massachusetts producing large hail, and strong gusty winds.

Bench removal making a difference

Anaridis Rodriguez — Thu, 23 May 2013 20:24:31 GMT

It's been a week since Northampton's mayor ordered the removal of six city benches. The mayor called the removal an experiment and so far it seems to be working.

'Hamp preps for annual Arts Festival

Anaridis Rodriguez — Thu, 23 May 2013 20:16:25 GMT

The 15th annual Paradise City Arts Festival takes place this Memorial Day weekend.

Lawsuit on women's jail strip searches

Matt Caron — Thu, 23 May 2013 20:03:36 GMT

A class-action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of 178 women inmates at the women’s jail in Chicopee; alleging that inmates were forced to undergo strip searches that were being filmed by male correctional officers.

Traffic Troubles Map

Thu, 23 May 2013 19:43:23 GMT

Before you hit the road this Memorial Day weekend, there are some ongoing traffic projects that you should be aware of.

Staying safe in a thunderstorm

David McKay — Thu, 23 May 2013 19:16:37 GMT

Recent thunderstorms in western Massachusetts have left a couple of homes badly damaged, and residents wondering if there are any precautions that they can take if a thunderstorm strikes.

Flood Advisories in effect for WMass

Thu, 23 May 2013 18:15:06 GMT

WEATHER ALERT : An urban and small stream Flood Advisory is in effect for minor flooding of poor drainage areas in Hampden County, Hampshire and Franklin Counties until 9 p.m. and for Berkshire County until 8:45 p.m.

Breakfast bandit or hungry kid?

Thu, 23 May 2013 17:51:30 GMT

Mom has son arrested for eating Pop-Tarts without permission.

Lost hikers safely out of Mount Tom

Anthony Fay — Thu, 23 May 2013 17:46:41 GMT

Two hikers that became lost on Mount Tom in Holyoke Thursday afternoon have been able to get out safely.

Obama to address drones, in speech

Thu, 23 May 2013 17:41:54 GMT

President Barack Obama delivers remarks on his wide-ranging counter-terrorism policy, including the controversial use of drones, al Qaeda and Guantanamo Bay.

Allen St. work irritating drivers

Sy Becker — Thu, 23 May 2013 17:00:44 GMT

It’s a big inconvenience for thousands of drivers every day, and it’s expected to continue into the summer.

Drone defense

Thu, 23 May 2013 16:46:08 GMT

President expected to defend use of drones in major counter-terrorism speech.

Tragic lessons

Thu, 23 May 2013 16:43:26 GMT

Florida teachers use Monday's tornado and other recent tragedies to teach lessons in life.

Costly catastrophe

Thu, 23 May 2013 16:43:07 GMT

Damage from Oklahoma tornado expected to cost billions.

Figure-flattering swimwear

Thu, 23 May 2013 16:35:06 GMT

Searching for the perfect summer swimwear? Tips on finding the most flattering.

"After Earth" - Will Smith

Thu, 23 May 2013 16:34:57 GMT

Will Smith talks about his new sci-fi movie, and starring with his son Jaden.

Who else took the Fifth?

Thu, 23 May 2013 15:40:11 GMT

The IRS official enmeshed in a probe of the tax agency is the latest on a roll call of witnesses called before Congress who refused to answer lawmakers' questions. (AP)

New Balise Ford to open Saturday

Shannon Halligan — Thu, 23 May 2013 14:50:22 GMT

Balise Ford is ready to open a huge, state-of-the-art new dealership in Wilbraham; just in time for Memorial Day Weekend.

Triple murder trial will start next yr.

Thu, 23 May 2013 13:19:50 GMT

A judge has set a tentative trial date for early next year for three men charged in a Pittsfield triple slaying.

Late night shooting victim to recover

Nicole Nalepa — Thu, 23 May 2013 13:07:11 GMT

A man is recovering at Baystate Medical Center following an overnight shooting in Springfield’s Mason Square area.

Wires down on Rood Street in Ludlow

Anthony Fay — Thu, 23 May 2013 12:34:00 GMT

Downed wires slowed traffic on a major Ludlow roadway on Thursday morning, and several dozen people lost their power.

Storms slow Oklahoma tornado cleanup

Thu, 23 May 2013 11:12:22 GMT

A band of thunderstorms battered the Oklahoma City area Thursday, slowing cleanup operations in the suburb where a tornado killed 24 people and destroyed thousands of homes this week.

Franklin County storm anxiety

Matt Caron — Thu, 23 May 2013 04:06:30 GMT

A night of severe weather, with the potential for tornados, put residents in Franklin County on alert. They were forced to ride-out a nasty storm that had them hoping for the best, but fearing the worst.

Victim of Spfld's 8th murder identified

Laura Hutchinson, 22News Investigative Reporter — Thu, 23 May 2013 02:56:51 GMT

Springfield Police say that the second murder in Springfield in just two days' time, was not connected to the first killing.

Casino campaigning begins in Spfld.

Elysia Rodriguez — Thu, 23 May 2013 02:42:10 GMT

The casino campaigning has begun in Springfield and both sides are pushing to get your vote.

Mayor's order aimed at curbing vagrancy

Anaridis Rodriguez — Thu, 23 May 2013 02:33:09 GMT

The decision came after a long file of complaints from merchants and residents saying people were spending long periods of time on those benches soliciting money.