Local News
2 days ago in Local
Greenfield man sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to rape of a minor
Greenfield man Angel Santiago changed his plea in relation to 16 charges stemming from July 2025 events where Santiago lured two minors into the woods by the Green River Swimming and Recreation area, and raped one of them.
2 days ago in Local
Senate passes Mass Ready Act
On Wednesday of last week, the Senate passed the Mass Ready Act which will create a new Quabbin Host Community Trust Fund giving $50,000 annually for each watershed town and a new board to represent the host communities.
2 days ago in Local
Governor signs legislation making changes to Cannabis Control Commission
Governor Healey has signed new legislation that restructures the Cannabis Control Commission, makes changes to existing cannabis laws, and doubles the amount of marijuana business licenses an owner may possess
2 days ago in Local
Hadley man arraigned after 317 animal seized from property
On Wednesday, Patrick Veistroffer, of Hadley, was arraigned in Hampshire Superior Court on 21 felony counts of Animal Cruelty and seven misdemeanor counts of Unlawful Possession of Wildlife
2 days ago in Local
20-acre solar farm proposed in Conway
A twenty acre solar farm has been proposed for Boyden farm in Conway, off of Roaring Brook Road.
5 days ago in Local
Greenfield man held without bail following alleged stabbing
32 year old Carlos Naranjo of Greenfield was arraigned this morning in Greenfield District Court in connection with an armed assault at Roberto’s Pizzeria in Greenfield on Wednesday where Naranjo allegedly stabbed his father.
Entertainment News
21 hours ago in Entertainment
Book bans and attempted bans remain at record highs, with ‘Sold’ topping the list
Book bans and attempted bans remain at record highs, according to the American Library Association. And efforts to have titles removed have never been more coordinated or politicized.
21 hours ago in Entertainment
South Korean police seek to arrest K-pop mogul behind BTS
South Korean police said Tuesday they are seeking to arrest music mogul Bang Si-Hyuk, chairman of the agency behind K-pop supergroup BTS, as they expand an investigation into allegations that he illegally gained more than $100 million in an investor fraud scheme.
2 days ago in Entertainment, Trending
Singer D4vd charged with murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, found dismembered in his car
Singer D4vd has been charged with murder in the death of a 14-year-old girl who was last known to be alive nearly a year ago and whose dismembered and decomposed body was found in September in his apparently abandoned Tesla, prosecutors said Monday.
2 days ago in Entertainment
‘Lee Cronin’s The Mummy’ is no match for ‘Super Mario’ or ‘Hail Mary’ at the box office
"The Super Mario Galaxy Movie" and "Project Hail Mary" dominated the North American box office again this weekend, leaving "Lee Cronin's The Mummy" in third place for its debut.
2 days ago in Entertainment
Amy Winehouse’s father loses legal bid for funds friends made selling singer’s memorabilia
A London judge ruled Monday against the father of Amy Winehouse who sued his daughter's friends for profiting off the late singer's memorabilia.
6 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Anitta, like you’ve never heard her before. The Brazilian superstar talks new album, ‘SNL’ and God
By MARIA SHERMAN AP Music Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The lights are low in Studio 8H. All eyes —…
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22 hours ago in Sports
Victor Wembanyama is a unanimous selection as the NBA’s defensive player of the year
There had never been a unanimous NBA Defensive Player of the Year. Until now. Victor Wembanyama — as expected — was announced Monday as the league's top defensive player.
2 days ago in Sports, Trending
Defending champion John Korir breaks Boston Marathon record and Sharon Lokedi also repeats
John Korir outran the strongest field in Boston Marathon history and still had enough energy left to bounce around Boylston Street after learning he had blistered the course record, too.
2 days ago in Sports
Pistons open playoffs with a flop as East’s top seed, losing to 8th-seeded Magic
The Detroit Pistons opened the NBA playoffs with a flop. Detroit went into the postseason as the top-seeded team in the Eastern Conference, openly talking about exceeding modest expectations and winning the franchise's fourth championship.
2 days ago in Sports
Wembanyama revels in safety of Hall of Famers, fans in playoff debut as Spurs top Blazers
It has proven almost as difficult to rattle Victor Wembanyama as it is to get a shot off against San Antonio's 7-foot-4 star. Still, if there was ever a time to experience some nerves it was Sunday.





