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Rintala case affirmed in Massachusetts Appeals Court
GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Massachusetts Appeals Court has affirmed the voluntary manslaughter conviction of Cara Rintala in…
7 hours ago in Local
DA’s office launches domestic violence awareness campaign
GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Northwestern District Attorney’s Office (NWDAO) has officially launched a new public awareness campaign…
7 hours ago in Local
9 ballot questions coming to Massachusetts voters this November
BOSTON, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Massachusetts officials have finalized nine statewide ballot questions coming to voters this November, the…
7 hours ago in Local
$5.6 million Eat Deerfield Railyard project complete
DEERFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The East Deerfield Railyard project has been completed by MassDOT. Officials gathered on Tuesday…
7 hours ago in Local
Greenfield native, radio host convicted by federal jury for $1.5 M in fraud
GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — A Greenfield native, Martin Tirrell, was convicted by a federal jury on wire fraud…
1 day ago in Local
Greenfield man sentenced in 2024 Chapman Street death
GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — 44 year-old Taaniel Herberger-Brown was sentenced Monday to 18 to 20 years in state…
Entertainment News
6 hours ago in Entertainment
Kaylee Hottle, deaf ‘Godzilla’ actor, killed in car crash at 18
Kaylee Hottle, a deaf actor best known for her starring role in two "Godzilla" films, died in a car crash in Maryland early Tuesday morning, the Frederick County Sheriff's Office said. She was 18.
2 days ago in Entertainment
Judge says Paramount and Warner must halt merger for at least two weeks, granting states’ request
A federal judge on Monday ordered Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery to halt their $81 billion merger for at least two weeks, allowing states that are challenging the deal more time to see their case through in court.
5 days ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle
Man charged with hate crimes after confrontation with ‘Today’ show’s Melvin at NBC studio
A 40-year-old New York man faces hate crime charges following a confrontation with "Today" show host Craig Melvin at NBC's studio...
5 days ago in Lifestyle, Music
10 songs to get hyped for the World Cup final
Regardless of World Cup allegiances, there is one thing everyone can agree on: There's nothing better than a themed playlist to get pumped...
5 days ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle
How a young Alabama man has become a leading — and booming — opera voice
Nicholas Brownlee had just fallen in love with opera and was eager to see if his emerging bass-baritone voice could handle Richard Wagner's...
6 days ago in Entertainment, Trending
‘Jurassic Park’ actor Sam Neill died from pneumonia, agent says
Actor Sam Neill died from pneumonia and will be honored at a private family memorial at his New Zealand farm later, his agent told The Associated Press...
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NFL training camps set to open with 10 new head coaches, several QB changes and plenty of hope
The countdown is over. NFL training camp has arrived. Every team is 0-0 so there's hope in each city that this season ends with a championship parade.
6 hours ago in Sports
Stephen Curry to have a dedicated exhibit at the Basketball Hall of Fame, a 1st for an active player
Stephen Curry is headed to the Hall of Fame, making more basketball history with a first-of-its-kind exhibit for an active player. Stephen Curry: Beyond the Arc is set to open Friday, celebrating the career of a two-time MVP and the NBA's career leader in 3-pointers.
2 days ago in Sports
FIFA investigates Argentina players confronting Spain’s on-field World Cup celebrations
FIFA opened an investigation Monday after Spain's celebrations on beating Argentina in the World Cup final took an ugly turn when players briefly clashed on the field. Video replays showed several players involved in a scuffle, including Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes.
2 days ago in Sports, Trending
Spain’s World Cup champions head home for a royal welcome and a parade through Madrid
Spain's World Cupwinning soccer team is set to return home on Monday, where the 26-man squad will be greeted by Spanish royalty and Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez before boarding an open-top bus for a parade through central Madrid.





