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West Springfield police searching for suspect who allegedly drove through convenience store

Michelle London — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:07:00 EDT

The West Springfield Police are requesting the public's help identifying the man who drove into a store early Tuesday morning.

Japanese "eye ball licking" trend carries serious risk

Michelle London — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:47:00 EDT

According to CBS News, there's a strange trend among Japanese school-aged children and teens called eyeball licking.

Drug bust in Wilbraham ends in two arrests and numerous drugs seized

Michelle London — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:33:00 EDT

Two arrests were made and large amounts of drugs taken from a house in Wilbraham Monday morning.

18-year-old from Holyoke dead after falling into CT River Monday night

Michelle London — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:20:00 EDT

An 18-year-old from Holyoke was found dead in the Connecticut River Monday night. According to Police, the Holyoke Police Department received a call that a person had fallen into the River and was not

Police investigating armed robbery at Shell Food Mart

Samantha Lavien — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 08:47:00 EDT

Springfield police are searching for two suspects following an early morning armed robbery at the Shell Food Mart on Wilbraham Road.

18-year-old from Holyoke drowns in Connecticut River

Catherine Taliceo — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 01:15:00 EDT

Holyoke police say 18-year-old Jonathan Ramos, of Holyoke, died after crews pulled his body from the Connecticut River Monday night.

Westfield School District facing nearly $700K in additional cuts

Cherise Leclerc — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 23:54:00 EDT

Westfield Mayor Dan Knapik told CBS 3 he felt the City Council is being "reckless," calling for him to trim $1.5 million off his proposed budget.

Chicopee officials spar over casino talks

Cherise Leclerc — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 23:44:00 EDT

It's one city, but two Chicopee officials have two very different ideas for its future.

Westfield police investigating stabbing

Catherine Taliceo — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:25:00 EDT

Westfield police are investigating a stabbing that happened in the area of Chapel and Elm streets.

Springfield police recruits help out the community

Samantha Lavien — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:01:00 EDT

A group of recruits from the Springfield Police Department spent the day Monday doing community outreach.

Springfield police investigating 10th murder of the year

Samantha Lavien — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:53:00 EDT

Police say a man has died after a shooting on a Springfield street.

West Springfield Police continue to investigate hit-and-run accident

Michelle London — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:30:00 EDT

West Springfield police continue to investigate a hit and run accident. Eric Williams of Westfield was struck by a car Thursday around 9 p.m. outside the Rave Cinemas on Route 5.

Suspicious envelope found at Smith and Wesson on Monday

Michelle London — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:29:00 EDT

The Springfield Arson and Bomb Squad alongside the FBI and state police responded to a report of a suspicious envelope found at Smith and Wesson Monday afternoon.

Japanese "eye ball licking" trend carries serious risk

Michelle London — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:22:00 EDT

According to CBS News, there's a strange trend among Japanese school-aged children and teens called eyeball licking.

State police announce sobriety checkpoint

Michelle London — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:52:00 EDT

Superintendent of the Massachusetts State Police Colonel Timothy P. Alben announced a sobriety checkpoint will be implemented by the Massachusetts State Police.

Man dies following shooting in Indian Orchard

Hugh Zeitlin — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:33:00 EDT

A man is dead following a shooting Sunday night in Springfield's Indian Orchard section.

Police searching for suspects following Ludlow armed robbery

Samantha Lavien — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 08:42:00 EDT

Ludlow police are searching for two suspects following an armed robbery late Sunday night.

Multiple arrests following early morning fights in Northampton

Hugh Zeitlin — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 23:58:00 EDT

The fights happened near the intersection of Pleasant and Pearl Streets, in front of Tully O'Reilly's Pub.

Springfield police investigate apparent early morning shooting

Hugh Zeitlin — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 23:54:00 EDT

Police told CBS 3 that they are investigating an early morning shooting that may have occurred in the Winchester Square area.

Springfield man survives 3-story fall fleeing from police

Hugh Zeitlin — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 23:51:00 EDT

Police told CBS 3 that they responded to a domestic disturbance call at the complex located at 101 Lowell St.

Group rallies in Northampton for fathers to help end violence

Hugh Zeitlin — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 23:45:00 EDT

The first ever "One Billion Fathers Rising" (OBFR) event took place on the front steps of First Churches.

Sen. Warren stumps for Ed Markey in Holyoke

Hugh Zeitlin — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 00:18:00 EDT

With just ten days remaining before the U.S. Senate special election, some big name Democrats are visiting the Bay State to stump for U.S. Rep. Ed Markey.

Woman survives, displaced by Springfield apartment fire

Hugh Zeitlin — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 00:08:00 EDT

Dennis Leger, aide to Fire Commissioner Joseph Conant, told CBS 3 that the woman who lived in the apartment fell asleep while she was cooking something on the stove.

Cyclist hospitalized after being hit by car in Springfield

Hugh Zeitlin — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 00:04:00 EDT

Police told CBS 3 that despite the impressive impact, the woman suffered non-life threatening injuries.

15-year-old slashed in Springfield waiting to buy sneakers

Hugh Zeitlin — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 00:03:00 EDT

CBS 3 media partner Mass Live and The Republican reported the incident happened in front of the "Expressions" store on Liberty Street shortly after 3 a.m.

Springfield police investigate early morning shooting

Hugh Zeitlin — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 00:01:00 EDT

CBS 3 media partner Mass Live and The Republican reported that a 24-year-old man was shot in the foot, in the area of 9 Armory St. around 2:30 a.m. on Saturday.

Holyoke holds citywide clean up

Hugh Zeitlin — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 23:58:00 EDT

Groups took part throughout Holyoke, including one made up of various law enforcement groups on South Canal Street.

Baystate Medical Center NICU holds annual reunion

Hugh Zeitlin — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 23:55:00 EDT

The reunion allows the doctors and nurses in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit to catch up with the babies they helped during their first days and months of life.

UMass reveals poll two months after Boston Marathon bombing

Cherise Leclerc — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 23:18:00 EDT

UMass revealed the results of a new poll a day before the two-month anniversary of the Boston Marathon bombing.

Westfield school undergoes renovations

Tim Callery — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 19:05:00 EDT

A historic building in Westfield that originally faced demolition is getting a second chance. The Westfield Vocational-Technical High School underwent a series of renovations to make it a fully functioning school for students.

NAACP alleges racial discrimination against Holyoke business

Hugh Zeitlin — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 16:53:00 EDT

Rev. Talbert Swan, President of the Greater Springfield chapter, said his group was informed of the allegations back in September of 2012.

Local rivers flowing fast and dangerous after recent rain

Mike Skurko — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 16:22:00 EDT

Flood watches for Western Massachusetts were canceled about a day early, as the National Weather Service believes the rivers have crested to their peak early Friday afternoon.

Springfield police investigating shooting early Friday morning

Michelle London — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 16:04:00 EDT

Springfield police continue to investigate a shooting that happened on State Street around Friday morning.

Gov. Deval Patrick and education officials to honor MA Teacher of the Year

Michelle London — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 13:06:00 EDT

Governor Deval Patrick and Secretary of Education Matthew Malone joined the state and local education officials, Friday to recognize the Massachusetts Teacher of the Year and other recipients of the Commonwealth's

New details on pedestrian accident in West Springfield

Michelle London — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 13:05:00 EDT

There are new details on Thursday night's pedestrian accident in West Springfield.

Patrick administration announces $1.3M to fight opioid abuse in MA

Michelle London — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 11:34:00 EDT

The Patrick administration announced $1.3 million in grant funding Friday, to create the Massachusetts Opioid Abuse Prevention Collaborative Program. MOAPC is a groundbreaking initiative which will work

Pedestrian hit by car in West Springfield

Chris Stewart — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 23:36:00 EDT

Police are investigating a pedestrian accident on Riverdale Road in West Springfield.

Red Cross, emergency management warn residents of water dangers

Cherise Leclerc — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 22:27:00 EDT

Like most rivers throughout Western Mass, the Westfield River is surging after a week's worth of rain poured over the valley.

4 fatally shot at business in St. Louis

Kimberly Schupp-Miller — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 17:51:00 EDT

Four people - two men and two women - have been killed after what police called a murder-suicide shooting inside of a business in St. Louis on Thursday afternoon.

Firefighters investigating apartment building fire

Michelle London — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 17:44:00 EDT

Springfield firefighters are investigating an apartment building fire.

Washington, DC, Baltimore metro areas under gun from tornadoes

Tom Ensey — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 17:10:00 EDT

Tornadoes have touched down near Washington, DC, and the National Weather Service advised residents to take cover. More than 2.5 million people are in the path of the storm.

Springfield Public Schools use state money for renovations

Hugh Zeitlin — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 16:18:00 EDT

With a school committee member and city officials by his side, Springfield Superintendent Daniel Warwick toured Duggan Middle School on Thursday morning. In the past year, the school has received over $4.5 million in renovations.

Chicopee police searching for suspects involved in store robbery

Michelle London — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 14:46:00 EDT

The Chicopee Police Department needs the public's help in identifying two suspects allegedly involved in a robbery Wednesday. The robbery occurred at Sam's Convenience Store just before midnight.

CBS 3 weather update

Michelle London — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 12:34:00 EDT

According to CBS 3 Meteorologist Nick Morganelli, torrential rains are expected add up to 2-3 inches Thursday afternoon, ending Thursday night.

Memorial planned for ex-Mass. Gov. Cellucci

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 10:38:00 EDT

The late former Massachusetts Gov. Paul Cellucci is being honored at the Statehouse, where he spent nearly a quarter of a century in public life.

Westover reveals details of noise study

Cherise Leclerc — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 22:20:00 EDT

Westover Air Reserve base officials revealed the results of a noise and safety study to the public Wednesday night.

Health and Human Services Secretary gears up for SNAP Challenge

Chris Stewart — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 21:23:00 EDT

$31.50 doesn't sound like a lot of money for a week of food, but that is what Massachusetts Health and Human Services Secretary John Polanowicz is going to be living on.

Regional team practices rescue techniques

Bill Rapp — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 18:42:00 EDT

Fire departments from across Western Massachusetts held their first combined training exercise in Holyoke Wednesday.

Mohegan Sun to expand new job and vender series for the community

Michelle London — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 17:46:00 EDT

Mohegan Sun Massachusetts has announced it will expand "Working at and Working with Mohegan Sun", their new job and vendor series for the community. The additional events will provide residents, business

Barber shop murder suspect Tamik Kirkland sentenced to life in prison

Tim Callery — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 17:42:00 EDT

The Springfield man who broke out of jail, killed a man and shot several people including two officers was sentenced to life in prison Wednesday afternoon.

Holyoke Community College to honor two distinguished alumni Thursday.

Michelle London — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 15:54:00 EDT

Holyoke Community College will pay tribute to two distinguished alums Thursday.

104th fighter wing at Barnes to conduct evening training flights

Michelle London — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 15:49:00 EDT

The 104th Fighter Wing at Barnes Air National Guard Base in Westfield is scheduled to conduct evening training flights June 18-20, 2013.

Longmeadow police searching for suspect involved in June 4 car burglary

Michelle London — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 11:38:00 EDT

Longmeadow Police searching for a suspect they say was involved in a car burglary on June 4.

Peru's president to meet with Mass. Gov.

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 10:32:00 EDT

Gov. Deval Patrick is hosting the president of Peru in Boston.

Mass. wedding videographer ordered to pay $500,000

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 10:15:00 EDT

The owner of a wedding videography company has been ordered to pay more than $500,000 in restitution, penalties and fees for scamming about 150 newlywed couples.

US Senate candidates square off in sole Western MA debate

Cherise Leclerc — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 22:21:00 EDT

From national issues like gun control to local issues like unemployment in Western Mass, Democrat Ed Markey and Republican Gabriel Gomez did not agree on much Tuesday night in their second of three debates.

10 confirmed dead in tornado outbreak

RNN Staff — Sun, 2 Jun 2013 15:28:00 EDT

Ten people are confirmed dead after a series of violent storms tore through the Midwest on Friday, taking aim at Oklahoma City and St. Louis.

Last of missing from Oklahoma tornado accounted for

Cecelia Hanley — Wed, 22 May 2013 19:56:00 EDT

The last of the missing from Monday's massive tornado that tore through the town of Moore, OK, have been accounted for.

1 killed in London terror attack, 2 suspects hospitalized

RNN Staff — Wed, 22 May 2013 18:21:00 EDT

One man is dead after two men attacked him in broad daylight with knives and meat cleavers.

NWS: OK tornado had winds of at least 200 mph

RNN Staff — Tue, 21 May 2013 22:16:00 EDT

The tornado, with winds up to 200 mph, cut a 20-mile stretch as wide as two miles through the Oklahoma City metro area. The medical examiner's office reported 24 people died, including nine children.

Friends of Boston bombing suspect charged with obstruction

RNN Staff — Wed, 1 May 2013 18:25:00 EDT

Three additional suspects appeared in federal court Wednesday related to the Boston Marathon bombing case.

Country singer George Jones dies at 81

George Jones — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 11:02:00 EDT

Jones was a revelation in the country music culture – equal parts vocal phenom and bad boy – whose drinking and impulsiveness made him just as legendary as his performances.

Officials: Boston bombing suspects planned NYC attack

Matt Quillen — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 14:41:00 EDT

Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, the surviving suspect, told investigators he and his brother decided spontaneously to drive to New York City.

AP: Suspect admitted to role in bombing before being Mirandized

Matt Quillen — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 23:54:00 EDT

The Associated Press reported the FBI would talk to Zubeidat Tsarnaeva, the mother of Tamerlan and Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, on Wednesday in Russia.

Hospital: Boston bombing suspect's condition improving

Matt Quillen — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 17:12:00 EDT

The Associated Press reported Tuesday that Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, 19, would be charged by state prosecutors in the shooting death of MIT police officer Sean Collier.

Tsarnaev won't be tried as enemy combatant; could face death penalty

RNN Staff — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 22:41:00 EDT

The marathon bombing suspect will not be charged as an enemy combatant, according to an official with the Obama Administration. The attorney general said he has been charged with using a weapon of mass destruction resulting in death, which carries a possible death penalty.

Boston bombing suspect awake, answering questions

RNN Staff — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 23:52:00 EDT

The second Boston Marathon bombing suspect is awake and answering questions from law enforcement.

Report: Bombing suspect unable to speak, holding up investigative process

RNN Staff — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 16:11:00 EDT

The suspect was physically unable to communicate with investigators, putting a hold on officials' plans to question and charge him.

Boston Marathon bombing suspect in custody after massive manhunt

RNN Staff — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 10:56:00 EDT

Police have taken the second Boston Marathon bombing suspect in custody, ending a five-day manhunt.

FBI releases additional enhanced photos of bomb suspects

RNN Staff — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 04:33:00 EDT

"At this time, these are the people of interest to the FBI," said Richard DesLauriers, special agent in charge of the FBI Boston field office.

Conflicting information on Boston Marathon bombing suspect

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 22:48:00 EDT

Investigators have pinpointed two men as "possible suspects" who were seen in images near the finish line of this week's Boston Marathon -- moments before twin bombs there exploded, killing three and injuring about 180 others -- a law enforcement official said.

Conflicting reports on bombing suspect's arrest

RNN Staff — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 19:24:00 EDT

Inconsistent statements from sources within the Boston Marathon bombing investigation led to a premature announcement of an arrest.

3rd victim in marathon bombing identified as Boston Univ. student

RNN Staff — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 07:19:00 EDT

FBI confirmed that pressure cookers may have been used as explosive devices at the Boston Marathon. The bombing killed three people, all who have been identified, and injured 183.

NFL broadcaster Pat Summerall dies

George Jones — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 18:09:00 EDT

Pat Summerall, the NFL broadcaster who for years had a famous on-air pairing with John Madden, has died at 82.

3 dead, more than 140 hurt from Boston Marathon bomb blasts

RNN Staff — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 09:36:00 EDT

At least three people are dead, including an 8-year-old boy, from blasts near the finish line of the Boston Marathon on Monday. Officials do not have a suspect at this time.

Family releases last text of son to warn of distracted driving

Cecelia Hanley — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 06:30:00 EDT

A young man's family releases the text he wrote while driving that caused him to lose control of his car and die in a crash.

Louisville tops stubborn Michigan in classic NCAA championship game

RNN Staff — Tue, 9 Apr 2013 10:50:00 EDT

Louisville staves off Michigan in the second half to win the NCAA basketball title.

Mickey Mouse Club star Annette Funicello dies at age 70

RNN Staff — Mon, 8 Apr 2013 13:54:00 EDT

Annette Funicello, the original breakout star from the Mickey Mouse Club, has died at age 70.

Former British PM Margaret Thatcher dies of stroke

George Jones — Mon, 8 Apr 2013 08:18:00 EDT

Thatcher is the only woman ever to have held the position of prime minister of the United Kingdom and was a chemist, lawyer and more importantly, a political and social trailblazer for most of her life.

Michigan wins 61-56 over Syracuse, heads to title game

Matt Quillen — Sun, 7 Apr 2013 00:58:00 EDT

Mitch McGary and the Michigan Wolverines outlasted Syracuse, 61-56, in the second Final Four contest Saturday.

Louisville defeats Wichita State, 72-68

Matt Quillen — Sat, 6 Apr 2013 23:41:00 EDT

Louisville cranked up the defensive and rebounding intensity in the second half to knock off Wichita State 72-68 and earn its way into the NCAA men's basketball final.

Film critic, screenwriter Roger Ebert dead at 70

RNN Staff — Thu, 4 Apr 2013 17:01:00 EDT

One of the world's most renowned film critics has died after taking a leave of absence from the Chicago Sun-Times last week.

Ford recalls 2013 Focus, C-Max, Escape for faulty child safety lock

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 17:03:00 EDT

Ford is conducting a voluntary safety recall of 5,675 2013 model year Ford Focus sedans, C-Max hybrids and Escape SUVs in the U.S. due to faulty child safety door locks.

No assault weapons ban: Not in Dems' Senate bill

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 12:07:00 EDT

by ALAN FRAM Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - An assault weapons ban won't be in the gun-control legislation that Democrats bring to the Senate floor next month, a decision that means the ban's chances

'Habemus papem': Bergoglio takes name Pope Francis

RNN Staff — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 19:54:00 EDT

A leader of the Catholic Church has been chosen - Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio. He will take the name of Pope Francis.

Mindy McCready dead from self-inflicted gunshot wound

RNN Staff — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 02:30:00 EST

Country singer Mindy McCready died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound in Heber Springs, AR, on Sunday. She was 37.

Fake lottery winner may be Facebook's most shared image

Tue, 4 Dec 2012 09:53:00 EST

No, some guy named Daniels on Facebook didn't win the Powerball lottery. And, no, he's not really giving anyone $1 million of his winnings.