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Hall of Fame Class: 3 Women's Hoops Legends

The illustrious journeys of Sue Bird, Sylvia Fowles, and Maya Moore will end in Springfield's Basketball Hall of Fame.

Springfield 1911 TRP AOS CC Pistol, Tested and Reviewed

We put the new Springfield TRP single-stack 9mm concealed carry 1911 through the wringer at Gunsite. Here's how it performed.

Custom Bottle Labels: Elevating Your Product's Appeal

A well-crafted label with clear, high-quality design speaks volumes.

Does AI Trader Outperform Human Traders In The Long Run?

Does AI trader outperform human trader in the long run?

Small plane headed to Springfield crashes in Pennsylvania

A plane with five people on board crashed Sunday afternoon outside an airport in suburban Pennsylvania, officials said.

Lindgren, Caps Agree to Extension

Coupled with Logan Thompson’s six-year contract extension five weeks ago, the Lindgren extension gives the Caps two NHL netminders under contract for the next three upcoming seasons.

Without MCAS, this year's graduation requirements are left up to local districts

Many districts have settled on requiring passing grades in math, English language arts and science classes. The standards are tied to a 10th grade learning level, the same grade-level proficiency the MCAS tested.

What to know about each boys basketball regional champion from the Springfield area

Williamsville, Auburn, Pleasant Plains and Staunton will each appear in the Greenville Sectional beginning Tuesday and Wednesday. Lincoln and Chatham Glenwood, meanwhile, remain the last teams in the Class 3A bracket hailing from the Central State Eight Conference.

Construction to bring Jordan Creek back above ground is underway. What to know

The multimillion-dollar project aims to mitigate flooding, improve water quality and provide greenspace and a recreational area downtown.

10 US cities with the highest and lowest percentage of remote workers

Arlington, Virginia, has the highest percentage of remote workers, according to a study from Fullstack Academy.

How college campuses are getting in the way of Mass. climate goals

A surprising obstacle may stand between Massachusetts leaders and the state’s climate goals: college campuses.

Who Is Daryl Hannah Married To? Meet the Actress’ Husband Neil Young Amid 2025 Oscars Appearance

Daryl Hannah may be an actress on screen, but she often spends a lot of her time working as an environmentalist. The Chicago native’s leadership in activism led her to meet the love of her life, husband Neil Young.

Prosper Springfield reports drop in city's poverty rate

Pratt talks about the many partnerships in Springfield aimed at addressing and reducing poverty in the city.

Springfield man charged with first degree murder in December shooting

A Springfield man has been charged with first degree murder for a December shooting which left a Bloomington man dead in Champaign.

Springfield flight hits severe turbulence, 5 injured

At least five people were injured after experiencing severe turbulence on a United Airlines flight from Springfield, Missouri

Several injured after Springfield flight hits major turbulence en route to Houston; made emergency landing in Waco, Texas

A plane leaving Springfield heading to Houston, Texas had to make an emergency landing in Waco after hitting major turbulence.

Springfield Township Police looking for masked man who robbed gas station

Springfield Township Police are searching for a man wearing a bizarre mask who they say robbed a BP gas station Sunday night. The man robbed the S Arlington Road gas station shortly before 7:45 p.m., before leaving and running north minutes later, according to police.

Connecting for Kids hosting Lorain County Resource Fair March 18: Short Takes on Avon, Avon Lake and North Ridgeville

Connecting for Kids is offering a Resource Fair filled with mental health, academic and disability providers from 6 to 8 p.m. March 18 at Lorain County Community College (LCCC) Spitzer Conference Center,

Protest held in support of park rangers at the Armory

Protestors came together at the city’s Armory historic site, the only national park in western Mass, in support of Park Rangers across the country.

Developer says footprint of Main Street project may expand in Springfield

A plan to redevelop four buildings on South Main Street, all part of the Convention Center area plan, got a sneak preview Sunday.

At Sen. Markey’s invitation, Northampton business owner testifies on Capital Hill

A Northampton business owner found herself in the nation’s capital last week at the invitation of Sen. Ed Markey to urge a Senate panel to maintain a pilot program that provides access to capital for budding entrepreneurs to launch businesses.

VHSL wrestling: Team scores, first- and third-place match results for all classifications

A glance at team scores and first- and third-place matches in Class 6, Class 5, Class 4, Class 3, Class 2 and Class 1.

Powerball winners: tickets worth $50,000 sold in Worcester, North Andover

Two lucky Massachusetts State Lottery players bought winning Powerball tickets worth $50,000 in Worcester and North Andover on Saturday.

3 external candidates for MSU provost role talk about their approach to leadership

Three external candidates for the MSU provost position recently outlined their leadership philosophy during open forums on campus.

2025 Missouri high school girls' basketball state brackets for Class 1-3

The Show-Me Showdown for Classes 1-3 will be held at Mizzou Arena in Columbia on March 12-15. Here are the brackets heading into sectionals.

Jeff Frederick: Higher education has fueled American innovation, economic growth | Opinion

Higher ed may not be a cure-all, but its contributions to American progress and ingenuity can't — and shouldn't — be denied, Jeff Frederick writes.

Braintree boys ice hockey falls short on the road against Pope Francis

After defeating Pope Francis earlier in the year, Braintree boys ice hockey falls short to Pope Francis in the Round of 16.

Winter Returns: Cold & Windy to Close the Weekend

Today will feature mostly sunny skies, but despite that, it will be very cold with daytimes highs only reaching the lower and middle 20’s for the valley, likely teens and lower 20’s for the hills. Winds will continue, gusting at times up to 30 mph throughout the day, so feels-like temperatures will be in the single digits above and below 0°.

H.S. Results 3/1: Ben Logan boys win state bowling title

Team Results: 1. Ben Logan; 2. Marion Pleasant; 3. Coldwater; 4. Northwestern; 5. Mechanicsburg; 6. St. Henry; 7. Clinton-Massie; 8. Washington C.H.

Why did Neil Young want to work with Stephen Stills

Neil Young and Stephen Stills forged an iconic partnership over the course of two bands. But what was it about Stills that Young admired?

Trump challenge to Maine’s transgender policy hinges on new read of anti-discrimination law

The administration's threats set the stage for an unusual testing of the federal law that could take months or years to resolve.

Thunderbirds slip past Bruins in shootout

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The Springfield Thunderbirds (27-19-2-4) dispatched 2-0 and 3-2 deficits en route to a 4-3 shootout win over the Providence Bruins (30-17-4-2) on Saturday night at Amica Mutual Pavilion.

Springfield city council looking at future during budget season

As Springfield's city council navigates the newly approved budget, concerns loom over the declining corporate fund.

Schrag raises more than $140,000 in Springfield mayor race, including from statewide PACs

Businessman Jeff Schrag, a candidate for Springfield mayor, has raised by far the most funds of all candidates up for election this April.

ISP investifating abandoned vehicle in Sangamon River

Illinois State Police are investigating after a vehicle was found abandoned in the Sangamon River. The Springfield Fire Department said a man was fishing Saturday morning,