Uncanny Valley https://uncanny-valley.com Local news of the Pioneer Valley & Western Massachusetts en-us Fri, 11 Sep 2026 06:00:03 +0000 Uncanny Valley 0.1.0 Victims identified in deadly plane crash in Ludlow https://www.wwlp.com/news/local-news/hampden-county/victims-identified-in-deadly-plane-crash-in-ludlow/ https://www.wwlp.com/news/local-news/hampden-county/victims-identified-in-deadly-plane-crash-in-ludlow/ WWLP 22News: Victims of a deadly Ludlow plane crash identified; investigation underway. Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:51:18 +0000 WWLP 22News Ludlow Public Safety Government Transportation Ludlow plane crash kills Kenneth Moore, Marcy Asbury https://www.masslive.com/westernmass/2026/09/two-people-killed-in-western-mass-plane-crash-identified.html https://www.masslive.com/westernmass/2026/09/two-people-killed-in-western-mass-plane-crash-identified.html MassLive: Two people were killed when a Piper PA-28 Cherokee crashed into woods near Center Street in Ludlow, identified as Kenneth Moore and Marcy Asbury. Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:44:29 +0000 MassLive Ludlow Public Safety Transportation Massachusetts urges residents to fight spotted lanternfly https://www.wwlp.com/news/massachusetts/massachusetts-urges-residents-to-fight-spotted-lanternfly/ https://www.wwlp.com/news/massachusetts/massachusetts-urges-residents-to-fight-spotted-lanternfly/ WWLP 22News: Massachusetts officials urge residents to inspect vehicles and destroy spotted lanternfly egg masses as the invasive insect spreads statewide Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:24:36 +0000 WWLP 22News Springfield Government Public Safety Environment Kratom ban meets quiet compliance as retailers clear shelves https://www.wwlp.com/news/massachusetts/kratom-ban-meets-quiet-compliance-as-retailers-clear-shelves/ https://www.wwlp.com/news/massachusetts/kratom-ban-meets-quiet-compliance-as-retailers-clear-shelves/ WWLP 22News: Massachusetts classified kratom as Schedule I, prompting retailers to clear inventory amid enforcement by local health boards and inspectors. Wed, 09 Sep 2026 19:25:51 +0000 WWLP 22News Westfield Public Safety Government Health Tractor-trailers collide on I-90 in Western Mass. on Wednesday, causing hours-long traffic jam https://www.masslive.com/westernmass/2026/09/tractor-trailers-collide-on-i-90-in-palmer-wednesday-morning-causing-hours-long-traffic-jam.html https://www.masslive.com/westernmass/2026/09/tractor-trailers-collide-on-i-90-in-palmer-wednesday-morning-causing-hours-long-traffic-jam.html MassLive: Two tractor‑trailers collided on I‑90 near mile marker 66 in Palmer, causing a multi‑lane shutdown and hours‑long traffic delays. Wed, 09 Sep 2026 16:28:19 +0000 MassLive Palmer Public Safety Transportation Republican Mike Walsh seeks seat in Mass. attorney general race https://www.wwlp.com/news/local-news/hampden-county/republican-mike-walsh-seeks-seat-in-mass-attorney-general-race/ https://www.wwlp.com/news/local-news/hampden-county/republican-mike-walsh-seeks-seat-in-mass-attorney-general-race/ WWLP 22News: Republican Mike Walsh visits Western Massachusetts to campaign for state attorney general, challenging incumbent Andrea Campbell. Fri, 11 Sep 2026 03:10:55 +0000 WWLP 22News Government Forty Massachusetts beaches closed Sept. 9 over bacteria and cyanobacteria https://www.masslive.com/news/2026/09/which-mass-beaches-are-closed-wednesday-sept-9.html https://www.masslive.com/news/2026/09/which-mass-beaches-are-closed-wednesday-sept-9.html MassLive: Forty Massachusetts beaches are closed on Sept. 9 due to high bacteria, cyanobacteria blooms, rainfall, and other water quality concerns. Wed, 09 Sep 2026 10:50:35 +0000 MassLive Amherst Chicopee Westfield Public Safety Health Driver suffers life-threatening injuries in Cheshire Road crash https://www.berkshireeagle.com/breaking/cheshire-road-crash-lanesborough/article_a5df694a-a284-4201-b3bc-01ea1a83cc7c.html https://www.berkshireeagle.com/breaking/cheshire-road-crash-lanesborough/article_a5df694a-a284-4201-b3bc-01ea1a83cc7c.html The Berkshire Eagle: A 67‑year‑old man sustained life‑threatening injuries after a GMC Terrain crashed into a tractor‑trailer on Cheshire Road near Pittsfield. Wed, 09 Sep 2026 19:00:00 +0000 The Berkshire Eagle Pittsfield Public Safety Health Transportation Portion of I-90 westbound reopens in Palmer following tractor-trailer fire https://www.wwlp.com/news/local-news/hampden-county/i-90-westbound-closed-in-palmer-due-to-tractor-trailer-fire/ https://www.wwlp.com/news/local-news/hampden-county/i-90-westbound-closed-in-palmer-due-to-tractor-trailer-fire/ WWLP 22News: Tractor-trailer fire shuts I-90 westbound in Palmer, causing detours and hours of delays. Wed, 09 Sep 2026 14:00:48 +0000 WWLP 22News Palmer Transportation Public Safety Schools will remain closed as Springfield works to resolve cyber attack https://www.nepm.org/regional-news/2026-09-08/springfield-still-trying-to-resolve-cyber-attack-after-closing-schools https://www.nepm.org/regional-news/2026-09-08/springfield-still-trying-to-resolve-cyber-attack-after-closing-schools New England Public Media: Springfield schools remain closed after a severe cyber attack disrupted services, prompting city officials to work on containment and restoration. Tue, 08 Sep 2026 21:28:27 +0000 New England Public Media Springfield Education Public Safety Government