Berkshire County

4/18/2026 9:20:43 PM

Polluting Pittsfield Plant Slapped with Major EPA Fine

Massachusetts Power Plant Faces Significant Fine for Air Quality BreachesState environmental regulators have imposed a substantial financial penalty on a Berkshire County energy facility for repeated ...

3/29/2026 5:18:17 AM

Fawn Freed from Icy Lake in Dramatic Morning Rescue

Firefighters Execute Delicate Ice Rescue to Free Trapped Deer Emergency crews in the Berkshires performed a careful rescue operation this week after a young deer found itself stranded on the sl...

2/1/2026 8:01:57 AM

Watch Out for This Convincing Rolex Scam on Local Listings

Berkshire County Sheriff Issues Warning Over Luxury Watch ScamThe Berkshire County Sheriff’s Office is alerting the public to a sophisticated online scam targeting buyers of high-end watches. Investig...

12/12/2025 2:09:02 AM

Reckless Drivers Caught Performing Dangerous Stunts on City Streets

Pittsfield Police Issue Urgent Warning to MotoristsPolice in Pittsfield are urging extreme caution on city streets following a troubling investigation. Authorities have uncovered a series of reckless ...

11/17/2025 8:08:14 AM

Your Groceries Can Help a Neighbor in Need Today

Community Food Drive Gathers Momentum to Address Local Hunger Needs A major community-led food drive is now underway, aiming to stock the shelves of area food pantries ahead of the challenging wint...

11/12/2025 10:02:29 PM

Historic Massachusetts Gets a Multi-Million Dollar Visitor Boost

Massachusetts Injects Millions to Boost Local Tourism and Cultural Sector A significant financial infusion is set to reshape the cultural and tourism landscape across the state. Officials have anno...

10/11/2025 3:15:16 PM

Discover Street Closures for the Fire Department's Community Day

North Adams Street Closures Announced for Community Safety Event Several key streets will be temporarily inaccessible to vehicular traffic this weekend as the city hosts a major public engagement e...

10/5/2025 7:02:13 PM

City Alert: Prepare for Discolored Water as Flushing Starts

City-Wide Hydrant Maintenance Initiative Set to Begin A planned maintenance program involving the systematic flushing of fire hydrants is scheduled to commence this week across the municipality. Th...

4/6/2026 3:19:07 AM

Fire destroys historic Cheshire barn as officials hunt for the cause

Barn Destroyed in Overnight Blaze, Authorities Investigate CauseFirefighters from multiple towns battle intense flames in CheshireA large barn was completely destroyed in a fast-moving fire that broke...

2/8/2026 4:19:08 PM

Repeat Offender Arrested for Sneaking Back Into the Country

Convicted Rapist Ordered Removed from U.S. After Illegal Reentry A federal judge has ruled that a man previously convicted of rape must be deported from the United States after he was found to have...

12/24/2025 8:20:49 PM

Pittsfield Man Faces Drug Trafficking Charges After Major Seizure

Pittsfield Man Facing Charges After Major Drug Bust A significant drug trafficking investigation in the Berkshires has culminated in the arrest of a local man, authorities announced Thursday. L...

12/10/2025 10:12:30 PM

Two Major Credit Unions Plan Historic Merger for Members

Two Regional Credit Unions Announce Merger PlanIn a move set to reshape the local financial landscape, two member-owned credit unions based in Western Massachusetts have revealed plans to consolidate....

11/12/2025 10:02:50 PM

Mohawk Theatre Hosts Elite Emergency Response Drill

Specialized Police Unit Conducts High-Stakes Readiness Drill at Historic Landmark A multi-agency law enforcement team is set to conduct a critical training exercise inside a famed city theater. The...

11/11/2025 2:06:13 AM

Snow in September? A surprise chill grips New England.

New England Readies for an Unseasonable Arctic Blast A dramatic shift in the weather pattern is on the horizon for the Northeast, promising to deliver a potent taste of winter long before the seaso...

10/11/2025 3:14:09 PM

Man faces charges for alleged assault on teen across state lines

Massachusetts Man Apprehended Following Alleged Assault on Minor in New Hampshire A man from Pittsfield is in custody after New Hampshire authorities issued an arrest warrant connected to a serious...

9/25/2025 9:04:46 PM

New Communication Cards Connect Police with Deaf Residents

Great Barrington Police Launch New Initiative to Aid Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing ResidentsThe Great Barrington Police Department has introduced a new communication tool designed to foster better interact...

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5/19/2026 3:20:37 PM

Man hurls keg through window of Georgetown cupcake shop

Suspicious Keg Toss Shatters Morning Calm at Georgetown BakeryA heavily-loaded keg was hurled through the front window of a popular cupcake shop in Georgetown early Thursday morning, leaving investiga...

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5/19/2026 3:19:57 PM

Family of San Diego shooting victims demands answers after a 15-year-old, paroled for violent robbery, is among five suspects identified

San Diego Shooting Update: Victims, Suspect, and Investigated MotiveAuthorities in San Diego are continuing to piece together the events surrounding a deadly shooting incident that has left the commun...

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5/19/2026 3:19:37 PM

Feel summer fully with temps heating up in the mid-90s before a stormy rest of week rolls in.

D.C. Area Braces for a Weekend of Scorching Heat and Storm Threats The weather pattern shifting over the nation’s capital and surrounding suburbs signals a volatile mix of near-triple-digit temperatu...