Local News

3 hours ago in Financial Fitness with the Money Doctor, Local

Why Money Felt Easier Back Then — And Why Today’s Financial Stress Isn’t Your Fault | Financial Fitness

Dr. Frances Rahaim, The Money Doctor, explores why money may have seemed easier in the past — and why today’s financial stress often comes from rising complexity, more monthly bills, and a financial system that hasn’t kept up with real life.

5 hours ago in Local

Shelburne Road closed in Greenfield after washout

Greenfield City officials announced Shelburne Road is closed indefinitely after a washout at the Wheeler Brook culvert.

5 hours ago in Local

North Main, School Street intersection one-way, Police warn

In Orange, the intersection of North Main Street and School Street will be down to a one-way street for the next couple of weeks.

6 hours ago in Local

Montague launches community engagement for new signage system

The town of Montague is developing a new signage and way finding system for Turners Falls, funded through a Massachusetts Downtown Initiative Technical Assistance program.

6 hours ago in Local

UMass Amherst sees decline in PhD acceptances

UMass Amherst is seeing a reduction in the number of incoming graduate students

6 hours ago in Local

Gun license requirements change today

Beginning today, new state laws go into effect changing firearms license requirements

Entertainment News

1 day ago in Entertainment, National, Trending

The Latest: Artemis II fully fueled for NASA’s historic return to the moon

NASA's launch team has loaded more than 700,000 gallons of fuel into the 32-story Space Launch System rocket, setting the stage for the Artemis II mission crew members to board...

1 day ago in Entertainment, Music

Megan Thee Stallion takes 2 Broadway shows off after illness during ‘Moulin Rouge!’

Megan Thee Stallion was rushed to the hospital after "feeling very ill" while onstage on Broadway in "Moulin Rouge! The Musical." She later took to social media to explain...

1 day ago in Entertainment, Music

Bruce Springsteen brings ‘Streets of Minneapolis’ home as he launches US tour with ‘War’

Bruce Springsteen was in a defiant but upbeat mood as he returned Tuesday night to the "Streets of Minneapolis" to launch his latest...

1 day ago in Entertainment, Music

Suspension lifted for helicopter pilots who hovered near Kid Rock’s home

The Army pilots who hovered two helicopters near Kid Rock's Tennessee home during a training run while he clapped and saluted have had their...

1 day ago in Entertainment, Sports

Men’s NCAA tournament averaging 10.3 million viewers, its most-watched since 1993

The men's NCAA tournament is averaging 10.3 million viewers through the Elite Eight, according to Nielsen. That is the tournament's best audience since...

6 days ago in Entertainment, Local

Green River Festival performers impacted by international travel restrictions

Some performers will be missing from this year’s lineup at the 40th annual Green River Festival due to travel restrictions.

Now Playing

 

In Bear Country

Spring Sports on Bear Country

Tune in for local high school baseball and softball broadcasts this Spring.

Download the Bear Country App!

Listening to Bear Country keeps getting easier! Now, you can download our app and take us with you wherever you…

Country Nights with Bev Rainey

Bev takes control of Bear Country every Monday through Saturday night, 7-midnight. Find here on Facebook here!

School Closings and Delays

Click here on snow days for closings and delays.

Bear Birthday Club

Get someone’s birthday announced on the morning show! Send in birthday information today.

Sports

1 day ago in Entertainment, Sports

Men’s NCAA tournament averaging 10.3 million viewers, its most-watched since 1993

The men's NCAA tournament is averaging 10.3 million viewers through the Elite Eight, according to Nielsen. That is the tournament's best audience since...

6 days ago in Sports, Trending

Tom Brady says he’s weighed coming out of retirement, but the NFL doesn’t like the idea

Tom Brady revealed in an interview released on Thursday that he considered coming out of retirement, but the National Football League wasn't particularly receptive to the idea.

1 week ago in Sports

Lewis Hamilton makes it clear he’s back in the F1 chase: ‘I’ve not lost what I had’

Lewis Hamilton is F1's most decorated driver. He's won the most races (105), claimed the most poles (104) and has been on the podium 207 times. And the British driver is tied at seven with Michael Schumacher for world championships.

1 week ago in Sports

March Madness meets the iPad era: How coaches’ challenges are changing the game

Florida's Boogie Fland was driving to the basket with 1:10 remaining and a three-point lead over Iowa when Hawkeyes forward Cooper Koch stepped into the lane, swatted at the ball and it sailed out of bounds. Officials ruled it Florida's ball.