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Vigil for pedestrians killed

Elysia Rodriguez — Fri, 24 May 2013 03:53:18 GMT

Thursday night, the families of two pedestrians, killed more than a year apart by the same driver, gathered to demand justice.

Heavy rains cause some flooding

Matt Caron — Fri, 24 May 2013 02:55:13 GMT

Heavy rain Thursday afternoon and evening caused some minor flooding across Western Massachusetts.

Fugitive Rapist Caught

Fri, 24 May 2013 02:06:10 GMT

A man convicted of raping three women in Massachusetts has been sentenced to 36 to 40 years in prison decades after he fled the state and began living a secret life in Maine.

How to "deskunk" your pet

Matt Caron — Fri, 24 May 2013 01:57:21 GMT

A smelly problem could soon be coming to a garbage can near you, skunks.

First-time homebuyers seminar

Barry Kriger — Fri, 24 May 2013 01:43:51 GMT

Buying your first home takes a lot of preparation, and this is a good time to get started.

115,000 get unpaid day off Friday

Elysia Rodriguez — Fri, 24 May 2013 01:11:08 GMT

Nearly 115-thousand federal workers will get a four-day weekend, but it's no reason to celebrate...

Firefighter invents lifesaving tool

Kara Dominick — Fri, 24 May 2013 00:48:08 GMT

It's an invention that could help save the lives of firefighters.

Students visit Westover ARB

Sy Becker — Fri, 24 May 2013 00:28:27 GMT

It's not every day that school kids get a class trip like this one. A visit to Westover Air Reserve Base in Chicopee provided hundreds of Western Massachusetts school children with a unique experience.

Prestigious award given in Chicopee

Ryan Walsh, 22News Investigative Reporter — Fri, 24 May 2013 00:28:11 GMT

A prestigious award is handed out in Chicopee.

Wednesday Franklin County storms

David McKay — Fri, 24 May 2013 00:09:00 GMT

When you see a tornado warning, like we did Wednesday night in Franklin County, it sends many residents heading for shelter.

Proposal to replace lt. governor

Christine Lee, 22News State House Correspondent — Fri, 24 May 2013 00:03:58 GMT

Right now there's no process to replace a lieutenant governor who leaves office before his term is up but some state lawmakers want to change that.

Massachusetts politician leaves office

Shannon Halligan — Thu, 23 May 2013 23:43:45 GMT

Lt. Governor Timothy Murray is not the first Massachusetts politician to leave office before the end of his term.

Many women use texting to break up

Anaridis Rodriguez — Thu, 23 May 2013 23:43:34 GMT

Researchers are calling it the "smart" way to break up.

More murders in Spfld than last year

Shannon Halligan — Thu, 23 May 2013 23:01:38 GMT

There have been three more murders in Springfield this year compared to last year at this time, leaving some uneasy.

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.

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.

Flash Flood Watch for all of WMass

Adam Strzempko — Thu, 23 May 2013 18:15:06 GMT

WEATHER ALERT : A Flash Flood Watch is in effect for all of Western Massachusetts through Friday morning.

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.

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.

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.