Senate expected to vote on bill targeting credit card swipe fees (NEXSTAR)

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Western Massachusetts was treated with nice weather for the last day of summer, but the weekend will have a very fall like feel.

Trauma and barriers to care place veterans at an increased risk of suicide, but community groups and veteran organizations are doing what they can to intervene.

Several veterans and experts joined NewsNation’s Nick Smith to discuss the issue ahead of Veteran Suicide Awareness Day on Friday.

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After nearly two years of back-and-forth, a deal on tax relief has finally been reached by legislative leaders.

A woman was struck and killed by a New Britain Police SUV early Thursday morning.

A woman in New Haven has turned herself in after the death of her 10-month-old baby in June.

A big announcement took place at Union Station on Friday related to federal transportation funds.

A months long call for change continued Thursday night in Northampton.

With a new school year now underway, residents of Amherst are hoping anti-racism policies and protections for LBGTQ students are among the topics, potential School Committee candidates are asked about.

A Northampton organization is helping to raise money for different charities that will support veterans across western Massachusetts.

Thursday, Danielle Holley was officially inaugurated as the 20th president of Mount Holyoke College.

State Representative and civil rights leader Ben Swan celebrated his 90th birthday at the Eagles Club in Springfield Thursday night.