Worcester MA

A Massachusetts state police sergeant is facing assault and battery charges following a use-of-force investigation. The Hampden District Attorney's Office says it has "initiated criminal charges" against Massachusetts State Police Sergeant Joel Daoust over a traffic stop he conducted last month. According to the DA’s...

GRAFTON — The Grafton Fire Department responded to two motor vehicle accidents that resulted in rollovers in the last 24 hours. One accident occurred on the Pike and the other was by Wheeler Road and Worcester Street this morning. The department reminded commuters in a Facebook post to be...

After a powerhouse winter storm dumped feet of snow on southeastern Massachusetts, businesses and residents are being reminded to clear snow and ice from sidewalks. According to a Herald News report, cities and towns in Massachusetts can create laws requiring property owners to shovel their sidewalks or face a...

A popular burger chain with over 700 locations across the U.S. just opened their first New England restaurant in Massachusetts.

WORCESTER — I’d never been to a Checkers before. Oddly enough, much of the menu felt familiar. That’s because it felt like five different restaurant chains smashed into one. 1) The fries remind me of Red Robin. 2) The apple pie reminds me of McDonald’s. 3)...

Some mornings you wake up with a craving so powerful it would drive you across state lines – that’s exactly the kind of magnetic pull Mike’s City Diner in Boston’s South End has on breakfast enthusiasts throughout New England. This unassuming brick storefront on Washington Street...

A Massachusetts man has been released on bail after being accused of tossing a dog off of a balcony. According to police, on Saturday, at approximately 2:39 a.m., the Milford Public Safety Communications Center received a 911 call reporting a possible disturbance at the Oak Ridge Apartments on Pheasant Circle. The...

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – The “Echoes of Us” podcast has launched on the 22News Plus app, providing a new platform for exclusive community stories. This week’s episode features an interview with Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell. The podcast, created by local reporters, aims to highlight inspiring...

After braving a January snowstorm that dropped 20 inches of snow followed by a blizzard on Monday, Worcester residents are done with snow. “I think this time of year, Florida looks awful freakin’ good,” said Worcester resident Steve Quist. Quist and many other Worcester residents reached out to...

A new poll takes voters' temperature on 6 of 11 questions fighting their way to the November ballot.