The trial for accused arsonist Anthony Baye, who faces two murder and multiple arson charges in connection with 15 fires set in 2009 in Northampton, is moving forward. Court appearances this week by Baye and the District Attorney's...
Accused arsonist Anthony Baye, who faces two murder and multiple arson charges in connection with 15 fires set in 2009 in Northampton, may appear in court today. WFCR's Anne Mostue reports.
A ruptured water main shut off water to several major buildings in downtown Springfield Thursday morning. As Anne Mostue reports, City Hall and Symphony Hall were closed.
Several members of Congress, including two from Massachusetts, are calling for an investigation into a federal disability program. The lawmakers want to know if the program is giving parents an incentive to put their children on...
Malt made from barley is a primary ingredient in beer. Cargil makes tons of it for beer giants like Anheiser-Bush. But in the farm rich community of Hadley, Massachusetts, a couple of home-brewers were surprised that even with an...
Tunisia's interim leaders have announced a new government, following the ouster of President Zine Ben Ali amid massive street protests. WFCR's Bob Paquette discusses the situation in Tunisia with David Mednicoff, Acting Director...
The budget process for the fiscal year that begins July first, fiscal year 2012, is getting underway in Massachusetts. As WFCR's Bob Paquette reports, no one thinks it's going to be a happy exercise.
Massachusetts State Police are looking for the owner of a cache of ammunition, powder, potential bomb-making supplies and related literature found in Belchertown Massachusetts. WFCR's Fred Bever reports.
The Lenox, Massachusetts estate of 20th century author Edith Wharton has received a $300,000 gift from an anonymous donor. As WFCR's Kari Njiiri reports, the gift is the latest bit of good news for the 50-acre property known as...
0n snowy days, local merchants have to weigh the safety of getting employees to work, the number of shoppers out, and the likelihood of profit. WFCR's Karen Brown talked with some shopkeepers in Northampton, Massachusetts who opted...
Massachusetts Auditor Joseph DeNucci's office has issued a report that says state education officials are not doing enough to ensure local school districts are complying with the state's anti-hazing laws. WFCR's Bob Paquette...
A public cooperative is using a 100 year old law to bring broadband to homes and businesses in rural Western Massachusetts towns. WFCR's Bob Paquette reports.
Major auto manufacturers are expected this year to pick up a new engine technology that's being pioneered in West Springfield. WFCR's Fred Bever reports.
Springfield high school students met with Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrck today to talk about youth violence. WFCR's Jill Kaufman reports, Patrick wants solutions to the growing problem to be a big part of his second term....
