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***  WATCH ***  HYANNIS HAVOC: FOUR HURT IN THREE-VEHICLE SMASHUP »

HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS – [HN video notes] – A chaotic three-vehicle crash brought Route 28 to a standstill last evening, September 22, 2025, at approximately 7:20 p.m., leaving four people injured and one vehicle flipped onto its roof. The collision, which occurred at the intersection of Hiramar…

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Serious crash closes section of Route 28 in Hyannis »

HYANNIS – A serious traffic crash was reported in Hyannis around 7:15 PM Monday. The crash on Falmouth Road (Route 28) at Hiramar Road closed Route 28 between Bearses Way and the rear entrance to the Cape Cod Mall. Rescuers had to extricate at least one person from the wreckage. Three people were…

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Car crashes into Mashpee cannabis dispensary building »

MASHPEE – A car struck a building at 29 Echo Road in Mashpee shortly after 7 PM Monday. The location is the Triple M Cannabis Dispensary. No injuries were reported but a building inspector was called as the vehicle did cause intrusion damage to the structure. Further details were not immediately…

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Motorcyclist flown to trauma center after crash on Route 6 in Barnstable »

BARNSTABLE – A motorcyclist was injured in a reported collision with a vehicle on Route 6 in Barnstable. The crash happened about 2:30 PM Monday eastbound past the Route 132 exit. The victim was transported to Cape Cod Gateway Airport to meet a MedFlight helicopter to be flown to an off-Cape trauma…

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Joint press release concerning Falmouth Public School campus safety »

FALMOUTH – From the Town of Falmouth: We care deeply about the safety and security of our students and school staff. We are grateful to the Falmouth Police Department and Falmouth Public Schools for taking action to keep our schools safe. We have full confidence in our local law enforcement in…

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***  WATCH ***  ERIKA KIRK FORGIVES HER HUSBAND’S KILLER IN FRONT OF PACKED ARIZONA STADIUM »

In a deeply moving memorial speech Sunday afternoon, Erika Kirk addressed the assassin of her husband, Charlie Kirk, in a packed stadium in Glendale, Arizona. Through tears, she offered forgiveness, declaring, “The answer to hate is not hate.” As you will see in following video, her powerful…

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Elderly Driver Injured After Crashing into Fence on Route 6 in Dennis [HN photos] »

    DENNIS, MASSACHUSETTS – [HN photo notes] – An 84-year-old man was injured and appeared confused after his sedan crashed into a fence on Route 6 eastbound near mile marker 78.6 on Sunday evening, September 21, 2025, according to sources and radio transmissions. The single-vehicle accident…

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Barnstable Police announce 4th annual Barnstable Adult Community Safety Day »

HYANNIS – Barnstable Police invite you to join them for the 4th Annual Barnstable Adult Community Safety Day, an informative event focused on keeping you safe — at home, online, and in your community. The event will include Helpful tips & resources, Presentations from safety experts, and…

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Bourne firefighters called to car fire »

BOURNE – Bourne firefighters were called to a car fire about 8:25 PM Sunday evening. Crews were able to keep the flames from spreading to any other vehicles at the Bourne Housing Authority at 871 Shore Road. No injuries were reported. The post Bourne firefighters called to car fire appeared first…

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Medical condition may have led to car crashing into building in Falmouth »

FALMOUTH – A car crashed into a building in Falmouth around 4:30 PM Sunday. The incident happened on Grand Avenue. First responders were reportedly performing CPR on the driver before they were rushed to a hospital. A building inspector was called to check the stability of the structure. CWN will…

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