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Traffic crash causes vehicle to snap utility pole in Hyannis »

HYANNIS – A two-vehicle crash sent one car into a utility pole in Hyannis. The collision happened about 12:50 PM Friday on Pitcher’s Way between Route 28 and West Main Street. Firefighters had to extricate a victim from the wreckage. Pitcher’s Way was completely closed in that stretch.…

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West Road in Orleans is closed after overnight crash »

ORLEANS – Orleans Police report that West Road is currently closed to thru traffic between Old Colony Way and Skaket Beach Road due to a motor vehicle crash that has affected the Route 6 overpass. Police ask you to seek alternate routes. They will update when the road is reopened. CWN has learned…

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Inmates help repair Wellfleet Harbormaster’s office »

WELLFLEET – The Barnstable County Sheriff’s Office Community Work Crew has been at the Wellfleet Harbormaster and Marina for a month, replacing old shingles, trim, and rot. Damp salt air is not kind to wood. Thankfully, the Sheriff’s Office Community Work Crew is a friend to government…

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Winter Storm Watch from Saturday evening through Sunday afternoon »

URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 239 PM EST Thu Feb 6 2025 …WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON… * WHAT…Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches possible. * WHERE…Barnstable…

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Vehicle overturns on Route 6 in Barnstable »

BARNSTABLE – A vehicle overturned on Route 6 in Barnstable sometime after 11 AM. The crash happened eastbound just past the Route 132 exit. Firefighters assisted two people from the vehicle. One of them was transported to Cape Cod Hospital for evaluation. Mass State Police are investigating if…

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HN PHOTOS: SLIPPERY ROAD CONDITIONS IN HYANNIS »

  Ocean Street was a sheet of ice at the intersection with Iyanough Road.  HN came upon this crash into a fence right after it happened.  The driver was up and walking around.  He told HN he was attempting to make a left hand turn onto Iyanough Road.  He was evaluated by Hyannis…

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Chatham Fire announces Citizen Fire Academy »

CHATHAM – The Chatham Fire-Rescue Department is accepting applications to its Citizens Fire Academy. The Citizens Fire Academy is an 8-week program designed to provide participants with a basic understanding of fire, rescue and emergency medical operations in the Chatham Fire-Rescue Department.…

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***  WATCH ***  TRUMP SIGNS ORDER:  “NO MEN IN WOMEN’S SPORTS…” »

WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump signed a “No Men in Women’s Sports” executive order Wednesday afternoon. As you will see and hear in the following video, the order is intended to ban biological men from competing in women’s sports. The following is today’s executive order,…

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Vehicle fire reported on Route 6 eastbound in Sandwich »

SANDWICH – A vehicle was reported fully involved on Route 6 in Sandwich shortly after 8:30 AM Wednesday. The fire was eastbound near the Route 130 exit. The vehicle occupants were able to get out of the car and were reported uninjured. Morning commuters should expect heavy delays in the area. The…

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Bicyclist struck on West Main Street in Hyannis »

HYANNIS – An adult bicyclist was reportedly struck by a vehicle on West Main Street near the Barnstable High School shortly before 6 AM Wednesday. The victim suffered serious injuries and was taken to Cape Cod Gateway Airport to meet a MedFlight helicopter to be flown  to an off-Cape trauma…

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