Tuesday, May 21 2013 12:57 PM EDT2013-05-21 16:57:16 GMT
Overnight storms caused major damage to the Alexander County Courthouse in Cairo.
Overnight storms caused major damage to the Alexander County Courthouse in Cairo.
SPRINGFIELD, MA (WSHM) -
This week, John Kerry was officially sworn in as our country's new secretary of state, which leaves his Senate seat up for grabs.
The likely front-runner in the race for that seat, Congressman Ed Markey, officially kicked off his campaign Saturday.
There were plenty of smiles and handshakes to go around the Student Prince, as Markey ended a whirlwind first day on the campaign trail.
"Western Mass is going to be key to this election," said Markey. "I am going to be out here over and over again to win support of the voters in Western Mass."
Democrats throughout the state will likely have a choice to make between Markey and Congressman Stephen Lynch. Lynch launched his campaign in Springfield this past Thursday. Markey told CBS 3 that he will let his 30-plus year record in Congress speak for itself.
"I am also going to lay out a vision for the future of our country, on gun control, on the protection of women's rights, on the environment," Markey stated.
When he addressed his supporters Saturday afternoon, Markey said he will stand behind the laws President Barack Obama has passed and he is ready for a battle on gun control.
"The NRA used to stand for the National Rifle Association," said Markey. "It now stands for 'not relevant anymore'. We have to make sure that we put strong gun laws on the books."
Earlier this week, state officials announced the special election to fill Kerry's seat will take place in late June.
The primaries for that election will take place April 30.
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Monday, May 20 2013 9:18 PM EDT2013-05-21 01:18:04 GMT
Police tape circled a busy Westfield intersection Monday afternoon as investigators worked to piece together a tragic accident that left a little boy dead. Witnesses told CBS 3 he had been out on an afternoon
Police tape circled a busy Westfield intersection Monday afternoon as investigators worked to piece together a tragic accident that left a little boy dead.
Monday, May 20 2013 7:26 PM EDT2013-05-20 23:26:40 GMT
Westfield police say a child has been killed in a traffic accident this afternoon near the corner of Montgomery and Crown Street. CBS 3 has a crew on the way and will bring the latest information to you
Westfield police say a 7-year-old boy has been killed in a traffic accident this afternoon near the corner of Montgomery and Crown Street.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 2:42 PM EDT2013-05-21 18:42:15 GMT
Residents in tornado-stricken Moore, OK, await news on missing love ones Tuesday, a day after a massive tornado devastated the city, killing at least 51. Rescuers worked all night, with particular attention
The tornado, with winds up to 200 mph, cut a 20-mile stretch as wide as two miles through the Oklahoma City metro area. The medical examiner's office reported 24 people died, including nine children.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:45 AM EDT2013-05-21 15:45:00 GMT
The Springfield City Council has voted to have residents vote on whether they want a casino on July 16th. MGM is proposing to build an $800 million casino in Springfield's South End. The company requested
The Springfield City Council has voted to have residents vote on whether they want a casino on July 16.
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Tuesday, May 21 2013 12:50 PM EDT2013-05-21 16:50:22 GMT
MOORE, OK (RNN) – In one of the few positive stories to come from the deadly tornadoes in Oklahoma, an elderly woman was reunited with a four-legged friend she thought was dead. Barbara Garcia, a resident
Elderly resident Barbara Garcia frantically called for her dog after the tornado had leveled her house, but with no success.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:17 AM EDT2013-05-21 15:17:00 GMT
People affected by the massive tornado that killed at least 51 people and destroyed parts of Oklahoma still do not know where their loved ones are, but many of them are using social media to find out.
People affected by the massive tornado that killed at least 51 people and destroyed parts of Oklahoma still do not know where their loved ones are, but many are using social media to find out.
Monday, May 20 2013 9:30 PM EDT2013-05-21 01:30:20 GMT
A stop on a roadtrip turned one traveler's trip into a nightmare that lasted more than a month.. It happened in Marston, when Debbie Vallejo let her dog, Slick, go to the bathroom at Pilot's.
A stop on a roadtrip turned one traveler's trip into a nightmare that lasted more than a month.. It happened in Marston, when Debbie Vallejo let her dog, Slick, go to the bathroom at Pilot's.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 8:38 AM EDT2013-05-21 12:38:09 GMT
A fire in Oran destroyed a 2-story house on Tuesday morning. According to the Oran Fire Department, it happened at 4:05 a.m. at 907 highway W, which is right in the middle of town. Firefighters
No one was living in the home at the time of the time. Fire crews tell Heartland News that the family had just moved out.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 2:42 PM EDT2013-05-21 18:42:15 GMT
Residents in tornado-stricken Moore, OK, await news on missing love ones Tuesday, a day after a massive tornado devastated the city, killing at least 51. Rescuers worked all night, with particular attention
The tornado, with winds up to 200 mph, cut a 20-mile stretch as wide as two miles through the Oklahoma City metro area. The medical examiner's office reported 24 people died, including nine children.
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