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Pedestrian struck and injured in Yarmouth »

YARMOUTH – A pedestrian was struck and injured in Yarmouth. It happened sometime after 11 AM Tuesday in the parking lot of Ryan Family Amusements on Route 28. The victim was taken to Cape Cod Gateway Airport to meet a MedFlight helicopter to be flown to an off-Cape trauma center. Yarmouth Police…

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***  WATCH ***  WEST YARMOUTH MAN CHARGED WITH MURDER AFTER DOWNTOWN HYANNIS SHOOTING »

BARNSTABLE, MASSACHUSETTS – [HN NOTES] –  All of the following notes are based on 20 pages of documents obtained from the Barnstable District Court after today’s arraignment. The documents include multiple written reports submitted by Barnstable Police patrol officers and detectives, along…

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Vehicle overturned on Scenic Highway in Bourne »

BOURNE – A traffic crash left a vehicle on its side in Bourne. The crash happened about 12:30 PM on the Scenic Highway (Route 6) by Nightingale Road. The driver was able to get out and appeared to have escaped any serious injuries. The incident remains under investigation. The post Vehicle overturned…

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Storm coverage: Traffic crashes, power outages »

CAPE COD – A storm system is bringing downpours and strong winds to the rregion. As of 9:30 AM Monday, two separate traffic crashes sent vehicles into the media of Route 6 between Routes 149 and 132 in West Barnstable. No serious injuries were reported. Mass State Police are investigating…

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***  WATCH *** HYANNIS FATAL SHOOTING SUSPECT WHISKED INTO COURT DURING STEADY RAIN… »

BARNSTABLE, MASSACHUSETTS –  [DEVELOPING]  –  A heavily guarded fatal shooting suspect was whisked into Barnstable District Court this morning at around 9:00 a.m.  Stay tuned as HN is working on obtaining official court records and additional footage.  CLICK HN LINK FOR EARLIER…

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ARMED ROBBERY AT CHINESE RESTAURANT IN WAREHAM »

ABOVE: WPD photo, HN edits and insert… WAREHAM, MASSACHUSETTS – [WPD MEDIA STATEMENT] –  On March 15, 2025, officers assigned to the Patrol Division were dispatched to China Chef, located at 1 Depot Street, just before midnight for a report of an armed robbery. The employee at China Chef…

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Wareham Police searching for armed robber who held up Chinese restaurant »

WAREHAM – On Friday March 15, 2025, officers assigned to the Patrol Division were dispatched to China Chef, located at 1 Depot Street, just before midnight for a report of an armed robbery. The employee at China Chef reported to officers that a male, dressed in all black clothing, bandana covering…

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HAPPY SAINT PATRICK’S DAY! »

P.S. – Today’s Hytown Vignette is brought to you by The Clancy Brothers with Tommy Makem!  [CLICK IT/CRANK IT! HEADPHONES ABSOLUTELY OBLIGATORY!]  

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Falmouth firefighters extinguish chimney fire »

FALMOUTH – Falmouth firefighters were called to a chimney fire Sunday evening. The call on North Bournes Pond Road came in about 9:45 PM. Crews were able to put out the fire quickly then checked for any extension  beyond the chimney and ventilated smoke. No injuries were reported. Further…

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Developing: Missing person search underway in Falmouth »

FALMOUTH – Falmouth Police have confirmed there is a missing person search underway in their town. The Barnstable County Tech Rescue Team was alerted for the search. A staging area was set up in the area of 200 Thomas B. Landers Road. Police release no further details but the address matches the…

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