James Paleologopoulos

A founding father in the world of modern sports broadcasting died this week.Bill Rasmussen was a co-founder of the "Entertainment and Sports Programming Network" — today known simply as ESPN. As WAMC reports, the sports director by trade solidified his legacy in Bristol, Connecticut, after his career featured stops in western Massachusetts.

After over three years and some extensive rehab work, what was once a massive, century-old bank and office complex in Springfield is opening up for its latest act — housing.

With just two weeks until the Massachusetts primary, new polling shows U.S. Senator Ed Markey has a commanding lead over challenger Congressman Seth Moulton.

Almost two years after announcing his diagnosis, Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno says his cancer is in “complete, full remission.”

A Massachusetts judge is now weighing what comes next for the legal challenges filed against a Springfield courthouse proposal.Last month, the state announced the winning bid for replacing the Roderick L. Ireland Courthouse. But, two developers who were passed over say the winning proposal was “plagued by conflicts of interest” and other issues.

Over the weekend, over a hundred hockey players laced up their skates in Westfield, Massachusetts, all for a special cause one last time.Over the last 15 years, the three-day tournament has helped put defibrillators in facilities across the region, all while honoring the memory of a beloved son and player.

For thousands of years, pickling has meant preserving food and adding a spicy or tangy flair. At a "pickle party" in Northampton, it also means community.

In a matter of days, a judge in Massachusetts will hear arguments tied to a proposed $600 million courthouse for Springfield - and the $2 billion contract that comes with it. Now, as developers challenge the bid, the Massachusetts Attorney General's office is weighing in.

A group picked by the state to build a new courthouse in Springfield is striking back at developers trying to challenge the project.

Last year, the University of Massachusetts Amherst hit rock bottom on the grid iron, as the Minutemen football team went 0-12. As preseason camp begins, the team's head coach has spelled out some of his priorities.