The Rundown: State Police Manslaughter Charges, Haxhiaj Trial, and Worcester ICE Policy Debate
Worcester, MA- On this episode of The Rundown, panelists Mark Henderson of the016.com and Tom Marino of This Week in Worcester joined hosts Hank Stolz and Ben to examine several major local stories. The panel first discussed the involuntary manslaughter charges brought against four state police officers in the death...
A lesser-known car museum in Massachusetts located on one of the area’s oldest estates
This museum doesn’t whisper history—it revs it. Tucked inside one of Massachusetts’ oldest country estates, the Larz Anderson Auto Museum feels like a secret passed between locals. The stone carriage house once sheltered horses. Now it guards rare machines that shaped the earliest days of American driving.
A long journey home: Hundreds of disabled people have new homes thanks to court...
In 2024, Richard Caouette was eager to move out of the Worcester nursing home he had lived in for more than four years. But the 66-year-old man with epilepsy was stuck, sharing space with a roommate, surrounded by medical equipment. Two years later, Caouette’s life couldn’t be more different. He...
Massachusetts emergency room wait times rank among the longest in the U.S.
Patients spend an average of 189 minutes — more than three hours — in the emergency department, and longer stays have become more common. What was your experience like?. If you find yourself in need of emergency care in Massachusetts, it could take a while. The Bay State...
Elderly woman found dead in Worcester was ‘outside for significant amount of time,’ city...
The woman was said to be in the elements for an "extended" period.
Police in Massachusetts ask public to spread the word after resident scammed out of...
Police in Massachusetts are once again warning the public after a resident was scammed out of thousands of dollars. According to Norwood Police, a victim was contacted by an individual posing as a Bank of America fraud investigator. Using the victim’s personal information and specific account details to establish...
MA meat-packaging plant to close, lay off nearly 200 employees
A Massachusetts meat-packaging plant will close this summer, resulting in nearly 200 layoffs, according to state officials. Smithfield Packaged Meats Corp. filed a public Worker Adjustment and Retraining Act Notification (WARN) this month, stating it will cease production at its Springfield facility in August. Dozens...
Sagamore Bridge replacement timeline: When will the bridge be demolished?
Massachusetts transportation officials have laid out their anticipated schedule for constructing a new Sagamore Bridge as they move toward replacing it and its twin, the Bourne Bridge. The more than decade-long timeline calls for construction to begin in the winter of 2027-2028 and for a new southbound Sagamore...
East Brookfield animal shelter offering discounted fees for bonded pets
EAST BROOKFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - Second Chances Animals Services in East Brookfield is celebrating Valentine’s Day by shining a spotlight on bonded pets. The shelter is offering a discount of $100 on all bonded pet fees through Saturday. Bonded pets are often emotionally attached and separating them distresses or...
More regulation of assisted living in Massachusetts may be on the way
BOSTON – There are over 62 bills in the Massachusetts State House affecting assisted living laws. Perhaps equally important for consumers is to understand the changing nature of these facilities. Such residences house mostly senior citizens needing minor or more complicated assistance with physical, mental and memory...

















