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WEATHER ALERT: Tornado warning no longer in effect for western Massachusetts
A Tornado Warning was issued Tuesday evening by the National Weather Service for parts of Hampshire and Franklin County, causing outages and damage. The 22News Storm Team has also issued a Weather Alert for the chance of evening/overnight thunderstorms on Tuesday that could be strong to severe.
Damaging winds and nickel-sized hail predicted with thunderstorms to hit 4 Massachusetts counties Monday
On Monday at 3:17 p.m. a severe thunderstorm warning was issued by the National Weather Service valid until 4 p.m. for Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire and Worcester counties. Wind gusts of up to 60 mph and nickel-sized hail (0.88 inches) are anticipated. "At 3:17 p.m., a severe thunderstorm was located over...
Man tried to drive himself to hospital after shooting in Springfield
Springfield police are investigating a Sunday afternoon shooting that sent one man to the hospital with non-life-threatening wounds. Police spokesperson Ryan Walsh said the 4:35 p.m. shooting is believed to have taken place in the area near Kensington and Ranney streets. The victim was brought to the Baystate Medical Center...
Senate hopeful John Deaton speaks to voters in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Massachusetts Senate hopeful John Deaton was at The Student Prince yesterday, meeting potential voters in his attempt to defeat incumbent candidate Elizabeth Warren. Deaton told us he wouldn’t be here today without his supporters. “I’m here today because I’m in deep appreciation of my supporters...
‘A lifeline’: Cape Cod bridge project to create more than 9,000 jobs in Massachusetts, Healey says
Planned construction work to replace two aging bridges that connect to Cape Cod will create more than 9,000 “high-quality” jobs in Massachusetts, Gov. Maura Healey said Tuesday. Healey and lawmakers gathered in Bourne to formally celebrate the nearly $1 billion in added federal funding for the replacement of the Sagamore Bridge on Cape Cod. Work on the Bourne Bridge is slated to happen after the Sagamore. The recent announcement brings the total funding for the massive bridge project to $1.72 billion, in addition to $700 million in state funding, Healey said. The $993 million awarded to the state Department of Transportation and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is from the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s Bridge Investment Program, Healey said.
Your License Plate Might Be Illegal In Massachusetts
When you go to register a vehicle, we all know we are assigned license plates with a specific license plate number that cannot be used more than once. But recently, there's been an ongoing issue across the Baystate regarding license plates that's causing headaches for drivers. What is the ongoing...
Mass. weather: Intense heat, humidity to continue Tuesday, chance of evening storms
After temperatures across the state approached and in some areas exceeded 90 degrees on Monday, forecasters at the National Weather Service are cautioning that it will be even hotter on Tuesday as Massachusetts continues to deal with a stretch of intense warm weather. The heat and humidity will continue “to...
Bike path, trail projects in Western Mass. get influx of state funding
Efforts to improve trails across Massachusetts are getting an annual boost from the state. Millions of dollars’ worth of grants have been awarded to local efforts including several in the Berkshires and Pioneer Valley. The Healey administration announced $12 million will support around 65 projects with an eye toward...
Nearly 40 beaches across Massachusetts closed on Monday
On a hot and humid Monday in Massachusetts where temperatures in most regions are expected to climb above 90 degrees, close to 40 beaches across the state were closed, primarily due to bacteria in the water, according to the state’s publicly available water quality dashboard. In all, 37 beaches...
Once Popular Retailer Making a Massachusetts Comeback
Massachusetts has been experiencing several retail closures over the past few years. A combination of the pandemic, inflation, and changes in shopping habits are just some of the factors behind why big-name retailers like Bed, Bath and Beyond, Christmas Tree Shops, and others have had to shut down in recent years.
Time Is Running Out For Your Regular Massachusetts Driver’s License
Recently I had to renew my license for the 2nd time before my birthday this year. Thankfully, I was able to process the transaction online since I didn't have any reason to visit the RMV in person as all my records are up to date. However, for some they might...
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