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Barnstable Police announce passing of long time chief with 43 years of service »

HYANNIS – From Barnstable Police: It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Retired Chief of Police Neil A. Nightingale. He passed away April 22, 2025 at the age of 91 peacefully at his family home. Chief Nightingale graduated from Barnstable High School in 1951 and joined the Barnstable…

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Juvenile struck by car in Bourne »

BOURNE – A juvenile was reportedly struck by a car in Bourne about 12:45 PM Wednesday. The crash happened on Main Street at Academy Drive. The victim was transported by ambulance to Hasboro Children’s Hospital in Providence. Bourne Police requested crash reconstruction as part of the investigation…

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Missing: Jazlynn Story (CO) »

Jazlynn Story, Age Now: 15, Missing: 04/23/2025. Missing From PUEBLO, CO. ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULD CONTACT: Pueblo Police Department (Colorado) 1-719-553-2502.

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***  WATCH ***  TECH RESCUE ACTIVATED FOR UNCONSCIOUS WORKER SUSPENDED HIGH INSIDE YARMOUTH WATER TOWER »

WEST YARMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS –  Fire officials tell HN that a worker suffered a medical emergency and lost consciousness high above the ground inside a Yarmouth water tower this afternoon… and that he eventually regained consciousness and was able to return safely to the ground mostly on…

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Breaking: Tech rescue team called for worker in distress at Yarmouth water tank »

YARMOUTH – The Barnstable County Tech Rescue Team was called to Yarmouth shortly before 3:30 PM Tuesday. According to reports, a worker was stuck in his harness inside the water tank on Buck Island Road. Shortly before 4 PM, the worker was lowered to the ground and put in an ambulance to be evaluated.…

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No serious injuries after vehicle overturns on Route 6 in West Barnstable »

WEST BARNSTABLE – A traffic crash left a vehicle on its side on Route 6 in West Barnstable. The collision happened westbound about a male before the Route 149 exit. No serious injuries were reported. Morning commuter traffic was reduced to one lane until the scene was cleared. Mass State Police…

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***  WATCH ***  HEAVY DAMAGE AFTER FIRE EXTENDS INTO HARWICH HOME »

HARWICH, MASSACHUSETTS – [HN VIDEO NOTES] – According to a Harwich FD media statement, at 3:15 Monday afternoon a Barnstable County Sheriff’s Officer received a 911 call from a resident on Teaberry Avenue reporting heavy black smoke, flames and an explosion at a house on Fernwood Circle. A first…

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Barnstable County Tech Rescue Team called to Brewster for missing person search »

BREWSTER – The Barnstable County Tech Rescue Team was called to Brewster Monday evening to assist in the search for a missing person. A Mass State Police helicopter was also involved in the search. A staging area was set up in the area of the Brewster ball field on Freeman’s Way. CWN will…

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HN PHOTOS: Nobody hurt after sedan slams into Bamboo restaurant… »

        HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS – [HN PHOTO NOTES] – Barnstable Police and Hyannis Firefighters responded to the Bamboo sushi bar on Route 132 after a vehicle crashed into the building at around 5:45 p.m. Thankfully, body was hurt. Damage from the crash extended to inside the restaurant.…

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Vehicle strikes Hyannis restaurant »

HYANNIS – A vehicle reportedly struck the Bamboo restaurant at 574 Iyannough Road (Route 132) about 5:45 PM Monday. No reported. A building inspector was called to check the extent of the intrusion into the building. A parked SUV also received damage. Barnstable Police are investigating the cause…

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