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Civilian evaluated after crash involving Mass State Police cruiser »

WEST BARNSTABLE – A Mass State Police cruiser and a passenger vehicle collided on Route 6 about 4:50 PM Thursday. The crash happened about 2 miles west of Route 132. One civilian was evaluated by EMTs. Further details were not immediately available. The post Civilian evaluated after crash involving…

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District Attorney issues statement regarding alleged plot for school shooting in Falmouth »

FALMOUTH – From Cape & Islands District Attorney’s office: Cape & Islands District Attorney Robert J. Galibois announced today an update regarding the investigation into alleged threats against a school in Falmouth, MA. This matter originated out of the Barnstable District Court considering…

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Fire causes significant damage to McDonalds restaurant on Route 132 in Hyannis »

HYANNIS – A fire caused extensive damage to the McDonalds restaurant on Route 132 in Hyannis. Firefighters responded to an automatic fire alarm about 2:55 AM and found smoke in the building. The fire was reported in the ceiling of the building but crews had difficulty locating the origin of the…

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Bourne Fire receives over $800,000 in FEMA grants »

BOURNE – From Bourne Fire: Big News for Bourne Fire/Rescue! Chief Pelonzi is proud to announce that our department has been awarded over $800,000 in FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG)! One grant will replace our aging self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and rapid intervention team…

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Bicyclist seriously injured in Hyannis »

HYANNIS – A bicyclist was seriously injured in Hyannis Wednesday evening. Rescuers responded to to Sea Street near South Street about 7:40 PM where the victim had reportedly fallen from an e-bike. A MedFlight helicopter was requested but not available due to weather. The victim was transported…

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E-bike rider badly hurt during Hyannis spin-out [HN photos] »

  HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS – [HN photo notes] –  At around 7:30 p.m. Wednesday evening – 9/24/2025 – police and firefighters responded to intersection of Sea Street and Oak Neck Road for an e-bike rider down in the roadway, badly injured and possibly unconscious. Paramedics were speaking…

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Barnstable Police investigate two vehicle crash that snarled traffic on West Main Street »

HYANNIS – A two vehicle crash was reported on West Main Street by Hyannis Country Garden about 6:20 PM Wednesday. Despite significant damage no serious injuries were reported. Evening commuters had to use alternate routes until the scene was cleared. Further details were not immediately available.…

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: Josiah Riley (NV) »

Josiah Riley, Age Now: 14, Missing: 09/23/2025. Missing From LAS VEGAS, NV. ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULD CONTACT: Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (Nevada) 1-702-828-3111.

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No injuries after boat fire overnight in Wareham »

WAREHAM – From Wareham Department of Natural Resources (WDNR): On Wednesday, September 24th, at approximately 5:00 AM, Onset Fire Rescue and WDNR were dispatched to the area of Buttermilk Bay for a reported boat fire. Initial reports from first responders on scene advised that a small vessel, 150’…

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Tuesday in Hyannis photos… »

      ABOVE HN PHOTOS: State Police Detectives arrested a man on Distribution of Class B Narcotics during an undercover operation in midtown Hyannis Tuesday evening.       ABOVE HN PHOTOS: Early Tuesday morning, a property owner remotely monitoring his downtown…