(Mass Appeal) - Every Columbus Day weekend, cycling enthusiasts come together for the Great River Ride. The event offers an array of routes that start and end in Westfield, showcasing breathtaking views and picturesque landscapes along the way. With the upcoming ride scheduled in just over a week, there is still an opportunity to register. Joining us from the Friends of the Columbia Greenway Rail Trail to shed more light on the event are Don Podolski, Director of Education, and Paul Cacolice, a board member.

A look at travel predictions for 2024.

Sean “Diddy” Combs admitted that he beat his ex-girlfriend Cassie in a hotel hallway in 2016 after CNN released video of the attack, saying in a video apology he was “truly sorry” and his actions were “inexcusable.”

The Biden administration is moving to reclassify marijuana to a less dangerous category of drugs. Supporters say the new Schedule 3 classification will spur research and potentially open the door to legalization. Opponents say this is a politically motivated move, and marijuana has serious health consequences. Washington Correspondent Maddie Biertempfel reports on the expected challenges to the rule now that the 60-day comment period has begun.

The Hampden Fire Department was called to a fire at the White Birch Apartments on Main Street Saturday afternoon.

The Baystate Health Foundation will host "The Wheeling for Healing Ride, Walk, Run", at Yankee Candle Village on Sunday morning in South Deerfield.

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) will be holding its 24th annual Walkathon Celebration on Sunday at Stanley Park in Westfield.

In Northampton, Smith College will hold its 2024 commencement Sunday morning on campus.

Commencement weekend continues in western Massachusetts on Sunday, as Western New England University is set to hold its 2024 commencement at the MassMutual Center in Springfield.

As many throughout western Massachusetts grapple with food insecurity, one organization is working to make a difference.

The Palmer Fire Department was called for an active train fire on Park Street early Sunday morning.

The Springfield Symphony Orchestra closed out its 80th Anniversary season on Saturday evening. It was titled 'Magic and Glory,' and the performance used the sounds of Mozart among other artists for its final classic concert.

Festivities were held Saturday evening to celebrate West Springfield's 250th anniversary.