Northampton Video and Articles

NH man indicted in fatal plane crash

30 Jan 2012

NORTHAMPTON - A New Hampshire man piloting a plane that crashed as it approached a western Massachusetts airport, killing his daughter, has been indicted on an involuntary manslaughter charge. ...

Man accused of assaulting 3 children

25 Jan 2012

NORTHAMPTON - A western Massachusetts man who fled to Florida after he was accused of sex crimes against three children has been ordered held… ...

NY man gets prison for Mass. stabbings

11 Jan 2012

NORTHAMPTON - A New York City man has been sentenced to up to nine years in a Massachusetts prison for stabbing his girlfriend's son and his friend during a confrontation at a Northampton apartment. ...

Western Mass. towns inaugurate mayors

01 Jan 2012

…schedule to take an oath of office on Tuesday, expanding his term from two years to four years under a recent charter change. Northampton's David Narkewicz, Easthampton's Michael Tautznik, Agawam's Richard Cohen and West Springfield's Gregory Neffinger… ...

Florist held without bail in burglary

28 Dec 2011

NORTHAMPTON - Authorities say a Northampton woman accused of breaking into a home on Christmas night and pointing a gun at a member of the homeowner's family may be responsible for other crimes. ...

Mass. bullying case settled for $225K

27 Dec 2011

NORTHAMPTON - A lawsuit brought by the parents of Phoebe Prince, a 15-year-old Irish immigrant in Massachusetts who committed suicide after relentless bullying, was settled for $225,000, according to documents made public on Tuesday. ...

2 11-year-old boys struck in Easthampton

27 Dec 2011

…Baystate Medical Center in Springfield for treatment of a head injury. The other boy was taken to Cooley Dickinson Hospital in Northampton for a cut on his chin after they were struck in a crosswalk at about 6 p.m. on Monday. Police say both boys were conscious… ...

Coffee blend with a sexual orientation

24 Dec 2011

…was pretty surprised when an order came in from Reykjavik!" Locally, the brand can be purchased at Broadside Books in Northampton and Cup and Top in Florence, as well as directly from Elbow Room Coffee in Williamsburg. According to Krueger, she may… ...

No ruling over Phoebe Prince settlement

19 Dec 2011

NORTHAMPTON - A Massachusetts judge is has not issued a decision after hearing arguments on whether South Hadley officials must disclose details of a settlement that the town paid to the family of a 15-year-old girl who committed suicide after relentless bullying. ...

Most Wanted terrorist no longer in Mass.

14 Dec 2011

…be hiding out in Western Massachusetts. In November, agents said they were searching for Daniel Andreas San Diego in the Northampton area. The agency received lots of tips and say that's now lead investigators elsewhere. San Diego has been on the run… ...

Earthquake hits Northampton area

05 Dec 2011

NORTHAMPTON – An earthquake hit two miles northeast of Northampton early Monday morning. ...

Journalist files suit over Phoebe Prince

02 Dec 2011

NORTHAMPTON - A reporter is suing South Hadley officials seeking a court order requiring the town to disclose the amount of a settlement it paid to the family of a 15-year-old girl who committed suicide after being bullied by other students. ...

Top wanted terrorist may be in Mass.

16 Nov 2011

SPRINGFIELD - A tip coming into the FBI through America’s Most Wanted is leading federal officials to believe Daniel Andreas San Diego, one of the FBI’s most wanted terrorists, could be in Northampton, Massachusetts. ...

Mayoral elections, other races on tap

08 Nov 2011

…manager form of government, the mayor presides over the city council and school committee, but is not an administrator. Northampton voters have a choice between between two members of the city council, David Narkewicz and Michael Bardsley, to succeed… ...

English Nightclub Stampede Kills 2

07 Nov 2011

NORTHAMPTON, England -- A second student has died…
…incident at the Lava & Ignite nightclub in Northampton in the early hours of October 19. She…
…die as a result of the stampede, the Northampton Chronicle and Echo reported, with 22… ...

2011: year of the new Mayor

06 Nov 2011

…Rep. Antonio Cabral and Jon Mitchell, a federal prosecutor, to succeed Mayor Scott Lang, who is not running again. In Northampton, former city councilor Michael Bardsley faces David Narkewicz, the city council president and acting mayor since Mary Clare… ...

Turbulent relationship before slaying

28 Oct 2011

NORTHAMPTON, Mass. - Prosecutors say a Rhode Island woman had a turbulent relationship with her wife and they both faced severe financial problems before she strangled her spouse in their Massachusetts home. ...

Nor'easter on the way

28 Oct 2011

…in 1979. The result could range from a dusting of snow to more than 10 inches Saturday in parts of New England. State Police say freezing rain this morning may have played a role in an accident in Northampton that killed two women. ...