James Paleologopoulos

A Massachusetts state police sergeant is facing assault and battery charges following a use-of-force investigation.

The mayor of Springfield, Massachusetts, says he's concerned and disappointed with the Basketball Hall of Fame following reports that its leadership put out feelers for moving a major high school basketball showcase out of the city.

Last year, Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey signed legislation that would let towns and cities use video monitoring to track drivers who fail to stop for school buses. This week, a city in western Massachusetts became the first to take full-advantage.

The state official charged with overseeing and encouraging housing efforts in Massachusetts is stepping down.

A state-of-the-art surveillance system is coming together in western Massachusetts. It’s overseers in Chicopee hope to offer it as a regional tool to be used by law enforcement across the Pioneer Valley. As WAMC reports, police say the technology is about public safety, not spying on residents.

Following lengthy and often heated debates in Holyoke’s city council chambers, landmark financial reforms are now in place — and has the city searching for a Chief Administrative and Financial Officer. WAMC’s Pioneer Valley Bureau Chief James Paleologopoulos reports.

Officials say much of the Holyoke Mall at Ingleside will be closed to customers Wednesday, following an overnight fire

The head of Springfield’s city council says she is not stepping down as both she and the city solicitor wait to hear from the State Ethics Commission. Tracye Whitfield has been under fire over apparent conflict of interest cases – some of which go back to 2021.

Months after taking her former workplace to court, a Springfield City Council member says the case has been settled, and that she's also happy to see changes being made.

Earlier this month, the head of Springfield’s City Council found herself at the center of a conflict of interest review/investigation, stemming from an agenda item the council voted on and approved. Because of undisclosed ties and other issues, the vote was considered “tainted,” and on Friday morning, it was rescinded.But, a new wave of alleged violations has now come to light, with some violations stretching back five years.