After the controversial police killing of a young man in a mental health crisis in Hinsdale, Massachusetts, in January, one of the many questions raised was why the department doesn’t have any body cameras. The story took a significant step forward at last night’s annual town meeting.

The Vermont Senate has voted to repeal the state’s Clean Heat Standard and environmental advocates aren’t all that surprised.

An art showcase in North Adams, Massachusetts, tonight is also a protest against generative AI.

A healthcare provider in western Massachusetts says it has picked a spot for a new facility - part of an effort to replace the hospital it previously closed in Hampshire County.

A resolution before the Burlington City Council Monday night to authorize the donation of a statue from a Vermont Abenaki tribe led to fierce debate during public comments regarding the tribe’s legitimacy.

Authorities say the juvenile accused of firing a gun while in the Holyoke Mall last year has been sentenced.

A resolution aimed at getting Springfield City Council members to attend more meetings in person led to a spat in council chambers this week.

A public records request by WAMC has revealed a long history of tension between the police departments of Dalton and Hinsdale, Massachusetts.

In a matter of months, Hampshire College will close its doors in western Massachusetts. It will mark the end of a 60-year-long experiment that broke new ground in the world of higher education.While students, alumni and locals continue to mourn the coming loss, there was cause for celebration over the weekend at what was likely the school’s final spring commencement.

Burlington’s mayor has outlined what she says is a balanced 2027 budget that closes an $11 million gap.