Amanda Martin-Ryan

Mar 24, 2025 | westernmassnews.com | Amanda Martin-Ryan

NORTH ADAMS, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - A North Adams man was arrested last week after police allegedly found him with over $20,000 worth of narcotics. North Adams Police said officers reportedly witnessed a supposed drug deal at an undisclosed location. A vehicle then reportedly drove off, which police stopped and searched. Johnathan Bump Sr. was found with approximately 395 grams of cocaine/crack cocaine, which had a street value between $23,000 and $31,000. He was charged with trafficking cocaine.

Mar 24, 2025 | westernmassnews.com | Amanda Martin-Ryan

GREENFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - A portion of Main Street in Greenfield will be closed as the city continues to make water repairs. From 7 a.m. through 3 p.m. throughout the rest of the week, the corridor between Greenfield Savings Bank and the library will not be accessible to traffic. Eastbound traffic in the area will remain open.

Mar 24, 2025 | westernmassnews.com | Amanda Martin-Ryan

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Low-flying helicopters will be trimming trees as Eversource works to clear area around transmission lines. The work is being done along the power line corridor, so residents in Becket, Blandford, Granville, Lee, Otis, Russell, and Southwick may hear the helicopters at work. Eversource said tree trimming will prevent power outages or potential public safety issues. It also reduces the time and risk of crews doing it manually.

Mar 13, 2025 | westernmassnews.com | Amanda Martin-Ryan

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Five years ago, the COVID-19 pandemic put a spotlight on our doctors and nurses, many of us dubbing them our 'healthcare heroes.' Western Mass News went back in time with the story of one leader on the frontlines at Mercy Medical Center. Mark Kenton was just months into his new role as chief of emergency medicine when he was tasked with making a plan of attack - in completely uncharted territory.

Mar 12, 2025 | westernmassnews.com | Amanda Martin-Ryan

PITTSFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - An investigation was underway in Pittsfield following a threat that was directed toward Taconic High School and Pittsfield High School Wednesday morning. School resource officers were able to speak with possible witnesses and suspects, which led them to find a non-working Orbeez gun, a toy gel-blaster, at a Pittsfield teenager's home, which was pictured in the social media post in question.