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Latino culture celebrated in Amherst

Barry Kriger — Sat, 18 May 2013 03:01:39 GMT

You could see and hear the sights and sounds of Latino culture and heritage at the Amherst Regional Middle School Friday night.

Restaurant sales have hit all-time high

Anaridis Rodriguez — Fri, 17 May 2013 19:25:48 GMT

A new report says more Americans are becoming less frugal and eating out more often.

Cara Rintala seeking bail

Fri, 17 May 2013 17:42:12 GMT

Cara Lee Rintala, who is awaiting retrial in the 2010 strangulation and beating death of her wife is seeking to be let out on bail.

Precautions after Quabbin trespassing

Shannon Halligan — Thu, 16 May 2013 23:30:03 GMT

After a thorough investigation, Massachusetts State Police and the FBI released a statement Thursday saying they have determined there was no threat to public safety at the Quabbin Reservoir. Still, new protocol is being put in place after seven people were found at the reservoir in a restricted area around 12:30am Tuesday.

Northampton Landfill scheduled to close

Anaridis Rodriguez — Thu, 16 May 2013 21:06:23 GMT

After 43 years in service, the Northampton Landfill will close Friday, but where will your trash go now.

Officials push for smoke-free living

Anaridis Rodriguez — Thu, 16 May 2013 20:52:54 GMT

Only one public housing district in Hampshire County is smoke-free and it's in Easthampton. Now, public health officials are pushing for smoke free living.

UMass hosts police dog training event

Anaridis Rodriguez — Thu, 16 May 2013 20:20:07 GMT

If you were in Amherst Thursday you probably noticed a pretty big police presence.

Concerns after Quabbin trespassing

Sy Becker — Wed, 15 May 2013 23:31:20 GMT

A 22News follow up: a security scare at the Quabbin Reservoir has frequent visitors concerned.

Worries about debt as graduation nears

Shannon Halligan — Wed, 15 May 2013 20:32:16 GMT

It's graduation season, but once the degree is in hand will it be worth the price tag?

Water normal after trespassing incident

Wed, 15 May 2013 19:01:18 GMT

State officials say testing done at the Quabbin Reservoir showed no abnormalities after seven people were seen at a reservoir park entrance late at night.

Baye sentenced to 19-20 years in prison

Laura Hutchinson, 22News Investigative Reporter — Wed, 15 May 2013 14:26:13 GMT

BREAKING NEWS : Northampton arsonist Anthony Baye has been sentenced to 19-20 years in prison for setting a series of arson fires, including one that killed a father and son.

Sentencing day for Anthony Baye

Nicole Nalepa — Wed, 15 May 2013 11:31:28 GMT

Northampton arsonist Anthony Baye will be sentenced Wednesday morning, in the city in which he went on an arson spree three and a half years ago.

FBI investigated trespassing at Quabbin

Joel Martinez — Wed, 15 May 2013 02:29:01 GMT

FBI agents, from the Springfield Office, were sent to Belchertown to investigate a situation involving seven people trespassing at the Quabbin Reservoir.

Justice Department under scrutiny

Anaridis Rodriguez — Tue, 14 May 2013 23:45:58 GMT

The Justice Department is investigating the IRS after reports surfaced they were illegally targeting certain groups.

Surveillance camera use is growing

Anaridis Rodriguez — Tue, 14 May 2013 21:15:27 GMT

The use of surveillance technology is widespread and still growing.

Insect farming can help fight hunger?

Anaridis Rodriguez — Tue, 14 May 2013 20:42:42 GMT

The thought of it may make you queasy but experts say it could help feed millions of people.

Guilty plea in deadly wrong-way crash

Anthony Fay — Tue, 14 May 2013 15:52:57 GMT

A 24 year-old woman from Sunderland has pleaded guilty to charges including motor vehicle homicide, for causing a crash that killed a UMass student and seriously injured another man.

Anti-panhandling laws vs. 1st amendment

Yoojin Cho — Tue, 14 May 2013 03:29:57 GMT

Whether you're driving in downtown Springfield or Northampton, you see people holding signs or playing music, asking for money.

Firefighters control garage fire

Elysia Rodriguez — Tue, 14 May 2013 00:04:16 GMT

Belchertown Firefighters controlled a fire that erupted in a home's garage on Franklin Street in Belchertown.

Retail sales up in the month of April

Anaridis Rodriguez — Mon, 13 May 2013 23:00:41 GMT

Consumers spent more money at retail stores in the month of April; 22News explains how low gas prices helped.

Fire victim: "Hopefully we can move on"

Laura Hutchinson, 22News Investigative Reporter — Mon, 13 May 2013 21:13:01 GMT

One-by-one 28-year-old Anthony Baye admitted to each of the 48 charges against him including arson and manslaughter, the original murder charges were changed in the deal.

Shock & relief among 3rd ward residents

Anaridis Rodriguez — Mon, 13 May 2013 19:59:33 GMT

Anthony Baye committed these crimes in his own neighborhood, a neighborhood where his mother and father still live.

Anti-rape class at Belchertown H.S.

Anaridis Rodriguez — Mon, 13 May 2013 19:45:10 GMT

It's a way to keep students active and teach them how to defend themselves from predators: dozens of students at Belchertown High School were punching, kicking, and screaming all in the name of self defense.

Freeze Warning in effect Tuesday

Mon, 13 May 2013 15:35:45 GMT

A Freeze Warning in effect for Hampden and eastern Hampshire counties from 2 a.m. through 8 a.m. Tuesday.

Baye pleaded guilty to manslaughter

Laura Hutchinson, 22News Investigative Reporter — Mon, 13 May 2013 13:22:35 GMT

In a surprise move, Anthony Baye admitted in court Monday to setting a series of fires in Northampton, including one that killed an elderly man and his adult son.

5,500 graduating seniors from UMass

Barry Kriger — Sat, 11 May 2013 01:47:56 GMT

A huge crowd of families, friends and well-wishers cheered the class of 2013 at the University of Massachusetts Amherst Friday evening.

Veterans' expo kicks off in Cummington

Sy Becker — Fri, 10 May 2013 20:18:03 GMT

Veterans living in the hill towns of Western Massachusetts don't have to travel far to get their questions answered. The first ever two-day VA Expo began Friday at the Cummington Fairgrounds.

Charge reduced in pepper spray arrest

Anthony Fay — Fri, 10 May 2013 16:01:02 GMT

The charges against a man who was seen on video being pepper sprayed by Northampton police will be reduced to a single civil infraction, under a request being made by Northwestern District Attorney David Sullivan.

Foggy ride to work for WMass commuters

Anthony Fay — Fri, 10 May 2013 12:47:56 GMT

Some very thick fog across western Massachusetts slowed down some commuters on Friday morning.

UMass chosen for casino project

Joel Martinez — Fri, 10 May 2013 04:29:29 GMT

University of Massachusetts Amherst has been selected by the Massachusetts Gaming Commission to receive a multi-year $3.64 million research project.