WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS

A Chicopee, Massachusetts, man is facing felony and other charges related to the sexual exploitation of children. His arrest in West Springfield, Mass., on Friday came about following a multi-state, multi-agency sting operation.

We get a sneak peak of the 5th annual Easthampton Film Festival, check in with the David Ruggles Center before their Founders Day Symposium, and take the latest Local Hero Spotlight to Woodstar Cafe.

We check out the first Berkshires Book Con at the Pittsfield Atheneum, hear live music with musician Liz Longley, and have a Wine Thunderdome with Franklin County wine friend Ken Washburn.

At least 5 New England writers including Cassandra Clare, author of the "Mortal Instruments" series which was turned into a Netflix show participated in the book convention, which is back after a 6-year hiatus.

On Monday, Hampshire College in Amherst, Massachusetts, held what officials called a transfer fair for students. The unique liberal arts college announced last week it would close permanently in mid-May for most students.

Runners in Monday's Boston Marathon have trained physically for months, and many count on a positive mindset to get through the course. That's the same for some western Massachusetts 3rd-8th graders, participating in a 5K race later this spring.

A look at how lawmakers frame their funding, as Mass. plans for a $3-billion higher education infrastructure upgrade. At the same time towns are hitting tax limits, and rejecting override votes to raise taxes.

Today, Rundown panelists dig into Hampshire College's announcement to close its doors, AI use in Mass. government departments and the need for state funding for rural areas.

Zherenko, 25, is a goalie for the Thunderbirds hockey team in Springfield, Massachusetts. Originally from Russia, he has been part of the American Hockey League (AHL) for four years.

We talk to Poppy DaBubbly a.k.a. Casi Kristant about the Drag Story Extravaganza fundraiser at WANDER Berkshires, hear the sounds of Ukraine with music group Yagody, and McGovern with Rep. Jim McGovern.