CBS 3 Springfield Local News http://www.cbs3springfield.com/news/local RSS Feed for WSHM - News - Local en-us Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:53:42 GMT 11 RMV Branches Set to Close: One in Springfield http://www.cbs3springfield.com/news/local/49889222.html The state Registry of Motor Vehicles is closing 11 branches statewide, including the Eastfield Mall branch, while opening five new branches in a move to deal with a $13 million cut in its budget. Car Plows Through Pool Shop http://www.cbs3springfield.com/news/local/49889142.html Just when the swimming pool season heats up, one local business is taking a step back. That's after an alleged drunk driver plows right through the store. Parents Pleaded Guilty to Giving Alcohol to a Teenager http://www.cbs3springfield.com/news/local/49889107.html A Florence family is reliving a tragic accident that changed their lives forever. The adults who provided their son with alcohol before he crashed his car and died have pleaded guilty to providing alcohol to someone underage. Allegations of a Child Porn Cover Up at Local Library http://www.cbs3springfield.com/news/local/49743542.html <b><font color="red">CBS 3 INVESTIGATES</font></b> An assistant librarian blew the whistle on a patron who is accused of downloading child porn. But she didn't stop there. She speaks out against the higher-ups who, she says, tried to sweep the incident under the rug. Southwick Banquet Hall Closed http://www.cbs3springfield.com/news/local/49774122.html After accusations that the food at The Cove made people ill, Southwick's Board of Health has closed the facility down until test results are back from the state labs. Springfield Police Officer Headed to Jail http://www.cbs3springfield.com/news/local/49747402.html A Springfield Police Officer is on his way to prison after being found guilty of stealing almost $2,000 dollars during a traffic stop. Soggy Start to Summer http://www.cbs3springfield.com/news/local/49754032.html Western Massachusetts has seen a soggy start to the summer. We have had 2.5 inches more rain than we did this time last year Teaching City Kids To Swim http://www.cbs3springfield.com/news/local/49750447.html Statistics show city kids are more likely to have accidents in the water. That's why one Western Mass camp is now offering swimming lessons to its urban campers. Lawmakers Look to Retest Elderly Drivers http://www.cbs3springfield.com/news/local/49651412.html After several serious and some fatal accidents, lawmakers want to re-test drivers aged 85 and up. Greenfield's Newest Mayor Sworn In http://www.cbs3springfield.com/news/local/49628967.html In front of family, friends, and supporters, history was made in Greenfield, as the city gets its first male mayor. As only the second mayor since Greenfield adopted a city form of government, William Martin was sworn in.