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Jillian Tatro's Killer Guilty of First-Degree Murder

A Berkshire County jury on Tuesday returned a verdict of guilty in the murder of Jillian Tatro four years ago.

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North Adams Man Charged in Stabbing Father to Death

David L. Boucher had not-guilty pleas entered on his behalf and he is being held without bail at the prosecution's request.

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North Adams Man Charged With Murder

A local man is being charged with murdering a family member at his home.

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Downed Line Slows North Adams Traffic, Closes Restaurant

The incident occurred just past 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday as the daily rush hour was about to start.

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Voters Pick Newcomers in Adams, Cheshire Elections

Kelly Rice decisively beat three-term incumbent Christine Hoyt in Adams and Scott McWhirt led a successful write-in vote against formr Cheshire board member Mark Biagini, winning 190-162.

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Utility Pole Collision Closes East Street in Pittsfield

East Street north of Junction Road was closed off Monday afternoon after a vacuum truck apparently pulled down two utility poles.

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Adams Man Sentenced to State, Federal Prison for Child Rape

An Adams man pleaded guilty on Friday in Berkshire Superior Court to multiple counts of aggravated rape of a child and aggravated indecent assault and battery on a child under 14.

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Pittsfield Man Killed on NYS Thruway

A city man was killed Sunday night in an accident on I-87 in New York State.

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DA's Office Clears Hinsdale Officer in Fatal Kauvil Shooting

The District Attorney's Office has determined that the police officer who fatally shot Biagio Kauvil during a mental health incident in January acted lawfully.

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Thief Steals Ring During Wahconah Park Event

Someone lifted a championship ring during Saturday's "Farewell to the Grandstand" at Wahconah Park.

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Former Adams Police Chief Facing Fraud Charges

The former chief of police in Adams was indicted Tuesday on fraud charges by a Berkshire County grand jury.

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Friday Afternoon Fire Destroys Cheshire Barn

The building is a total loss but firefighters were able to prevent the flames from reaching another nearby barn and the house at Stoney Brook Farm.

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North Adams Man Indicted on Murder, Arson Charges

He is being held without bail at the Berkshire County House of Correction, where he has been housed since Nov. 25.

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Adams Couple Sentenced to Staggered Prison Terms in Death of Foster Infant

An Adams couple will serve staggered three to five year prison sentences for the 2020 death of their foster infant.

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'Swatting' Incident at Mount Greylock Regional School

A search uncovered no evidence to support the threat and the school returned to normal operations at 11:03 a.m, police said. Additional public safety resources were to remain on scene for the remainder of the school day.

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Monterey Man Arrested in Suspicious Fire

State Police, Monterey Police, and other officials are searching for John Rohane, 60, following a suspicious fire early Wednesday morning at his home on Main Road.

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Ex-Miss Hall's Teacher Indicted on Rape Charges

A former Miss Hall's School teacher accused of sexually assaulting students at the girls' school has been indicted by a Berkshire grand jury.

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Adams Couple Found Guilty in Foster Child's Death

An Adams couple have been found guilty in the 2020 death of their 10-month-old foster child.

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Connecticut Man Killed in Otis Tractor-Trailer Crash

Thursday's collision between two tractor-trailers on Route 8 killed one of the drivers.

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DA Rules Adams Officer Shooting Justified

The District Attorney released a statement Monday stating that based on preliminary investigations, Adams Police Corporal Baker acted within Massachusetts General Law and the Adams Police Department's Use of Force Policy when he fired his weapon.

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No One Injured in Mass Ave Truck Collision

Although there were no injuries, both vehicles were towed from the scene.

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Adams Home Gutted by Early Morning Fire

An early morning fire on Richmond Lane gutted a single-family home Thursday.

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Great Barrington Fire, Police Respond to Chimney Fire

Firefighters made quick work of a chimney fire on Tuesday afternoon and two police officers aided the occupant in escaping the building.

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Arrest Made in Pittsfield Hit-And-Run

A Hancock man Monday was arrested in connection with last week's fatal hit-and-run accident in Pittsfield, police said.

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Victim in Fatal Dragging Identified as Pittsfield Man

The victim, whose identity has not been released, was found nearly four miles away from where he was reportedly struck.

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