WWLP-TV (Chicopee, MA)

AMHERST, Mass. (WWLP) – The UMass football team nearly pulled off a late comeback Saturday but fell to Miami (Ohio) 20-19. The Minutemen trailed 20-10 with five minutes remaining in the fourth quarter before fighting their way back into the game. However, a two-point conversion attempt that could have secured the win was unsuccessful. UMass was without William “Pop” Watson, who was sidelined with an injury.

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – Halloween is still ahead, but some western Mass. families are already looking toward Christmas and keeping annual traditions alive by tagging their Christmas trees early. Paul Bunyan’s Farm and Nursery in Chicopee is a destination for families who want to pick and reserve a tree before the holiday season. The process lets customers find a tree that fits their home while helping the nursery plan for the years ahead.

Scandals rocking President Trump’s orbit are taking center stage ahead of the midterms as Democrats look for fresh ways to tie their Republican opponents to the president. Last week, a report surfaced indicating Trump’s ambassador to Greece, Kimberly Guilfoyle, privately solicited cash to pay down her debts ahead of her confirmation hearing.

AUSTELL, Ga. (AP) — One person has died and several others were injured in an incident involving a Six Flags roller coaster Monday afternoon in Georgia, according to police. The incident took place at Six Flags Over Georgia, about 15 miles (24 kilometers) northwest of Atlanta, according to the Cobb County Police Department. Officials did not confirm how the person died or what caused the others to be injured.

, /PRNewswire/ -- Corner Bakery Cafe began in 1991 with artisan bread-making in Maggiano's kitchens in Chicago. As its menu expanded to breakfast, lunch and dinner, the brand maintained its bakery foundation, emphasizing quality ingredients, thoughtful preparation and welcoming hospitality. Through its new daily sampling program, Corner Bakery is offering a complimentary surprise dessert sample every day from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. at all corporate-owned cafes.

EASTHAMPTON, Mass. (WWLP) – The City of Easthampton is lowering the water level in Lower Mill Pond and temporarily closing part of a nearby bike path to allow for roadway repairs near Ferry Street. According to city officials, the drawdown began Monday night and will continue through Tuesday to give construction crews safe access to the work area and help complete the repairs efficiently. The bike path from Ferry Street through Fort Hill Road will be closed to all users during the project.

HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) – Residents in Holyoke and West Springfield are preparing early for Halloween by purchasing costumes and setting up elaborate home displays. Costume selection and decorating require careful planning and budgeting, with some families starting their shopping in September to secure items before store inventories are depleted. Crystal Perron, a Holyoke resident, begins her holiday preparations well before October to secure choices for her family.

The article outlines how heat, road conditions, and tire ratings affect driver safety and performance in southern Arizona. , /PRNewswire/ -- What should Arizona drivers ask before choosing tires for heat, highway miles, and rough road conditions around Nogales? HelloNation has published an article that provides clear answers and practical guidance for drivers navigating these demanding conditions.

, /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today announced that its Corn futures reached a new daily volume record of 1,206,376 contracts on October 9, surpassing the previous record of 1,128,597 contracts traded on March 29, 2019. "Following last week's surprise USDA report, market participants turned to our Corn futures to quickly adjust positions and manage price risk," said John Ricci, Global Head of Agricultural Products.

, /PRNewswire/ -- Why: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of common stock of The Simply Good Foods Company (NASDAQ: SMPL) between October 24, 2024 and April 8, 2026, inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important October 13, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline. So what: If you purchased Simply Good Foods common stock during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.