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4 weeks ago in World
Famine spreads to two more areas in Sudan, global hunger authority says
Famine has spread to two regions of war-torn Sudan, including a major city in Darfur where paramilitary fighters have been rampaging, a global hunger monitoring group said Monday, as the war has created the world's largest humanitarian disaster.
4 weeks ago in National
NYC mayoral candidates make final push ahead of Election Day
New York City's mayoral candidates are making a final push Monday to get voters to the polls, as the race to lead America's biggest city nears its finale.
4 weeks ago in Sports, Trending
After the $500 million Dodgers’ title repeat, what’s next for MLB?
The $500 million Los Angeles Dodgers' thrilling World Series win over the Toronto Blue Jays attracted record international attention for Major League Baseball, affirmed LA's status as the sport's best team and drew more attention to baseball's payroll disparity heading into what is likely to be contentious labor negotiations.
4 weeks ago in Sports
NFL is wide open through Week 9 with no dominant teams
The Colts became mistake-prone. The Packers wasted opportunities. The Lions got pushed around. The Chiefs fell out of a playoff spot. Both conference leaders looked ordinary Sunday and other top teams had rough games. The NFL looks more wide open every week.
4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade: Which stars are joining this year’s lineup?
Ciara, Foreigner, Lil Jon, Kool & the Gang, Busta Rhymes, Mickey Guyton and Teyana Taylor will feature in this year's Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, which will also cement "KPop Demon Hunters" as a pop culture phenomenon with appearances by the movie's singers on the ground and cute characters in balloons overhead.
4 weeks ago in National
Government shutdown could become longest ever as Trump says he ‘won’t be extorted’ by Democrats
The government shutdown is poised to become the longest ever this week as the impasse between Democrats and Republicans has dragged into a new month. Millions of people could lose food aid benefits, health care subsidies are set to expire and there are few real talks between the parties over how to end it.
Amherst Schools respond to judge’s decision in appeal case
A Superior Court Judge has ruled to uphold the arbitrator’s decision to reinstate Amherst Regional School District School Counselor
Amherst Fire sees record breaking call volumes on Halloween night
The Amherst Fire Department reported record high call volumes Halloween night
Community organizations step up to fill in gap left by SNAP suspension
SNAP benefits for November have been delayed and after a federal judge directed the Trump administration to utilize emergency funds for the program, benefits could be restored as early as this week.
Several roads closed Friday morning in Franklin County
Several towns saw trees and wires down Friday morning as a result of strong winds and rain that came through overnight.
Whately Fire rescues cat from basement of house fire
No injuries came as the result of a house fire on North Street in Whately Sunday afternoon.
