It’s a rare sight when a Western Massachusetts team goes toe-to-toe with top-tier national competition — even rarer when they push them to the brink. Day 2 of the Hoophall Classic brought plenty of thrilling matchups, but few expected the battle between Springfield Central and Peabody Magnet High School to become the nail-biter it was.

Gas prices in Springfield have dropped to an average of $2.89/g, according to GasBuddy price reports after a survey of 257 stations in Springfield. The cheapest station in Springfield was priced at $2.69/g, and the most expensive station was $3.25/g. The highest price in the state was $3.99/g, a difference of $1.39/g.

The nation’s No. 1 recruit made his final appearance at the Hoophall Classic in his home state of Massachusetts.

The speed limit on the western part of Interstate-90 has been dropped to 40 mph because of an ongoing snowstorm.

The Simpsons is more than a TV show – it’s a cultural force. As the longest-running American animated series, sitcom, and scripted primetime television series, it has entertained countless viewers for generations with its hilarious take on modern family life.

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Two winning $100,000 lottery tickets were sold at different locations in Massachusetts, according to the Massachusetts State Lottery website. A $100,000 ticket was claimed on Friday from the game, “ Diamond Deluxe ” and was purchased from XtraMart on Providence Street in Worcester.

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey vowed to increase affordability, improve transportation, and change the state's shelter system.

Select games from the 23nd annual Hoophall Classic will be live-streamed Friday and Saturday on NBA platforms.

A man wanted in connection with what police say is a “gruesome case” in which a victim was tortured during a home invasion on Roosevelt Ave in Springfield was arrested in Florida.

A Springfield man wanted in connection with what police say is a “gruesome case” in which a victim was tortured during a home invasion on Roosevelt Ave was arrested in Florida.

From breakfasts, to food drives, to service projects, Massachusetts communities this weekend will celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.