Worcester MA

WEBSTER — A Worcester man on probation for violent offenses has been arrested on multiple felony charges following an assault at an apartment building on Lake Street. Robert Banks, 26, of Blackstone River Road, Worcester, was taken into custody June 24 at 2:45 a.m. by Webster police officers Shane Murray and Bryan...

Three New England firms have agreed to pay $1.37 million to resolve allegations that they submitted fake claims for payment for work on an airport runway used by the Massachusetts Air National Guard that was never completed.

WORCESTER, Mass. (WBZ NewsRadio) — The owner of a Worcester bakery is celebrating the verdict in the Karen Read murder retrial by selling baked goods in support of Read's defense fund. Read was found not guilty of second-degree murder, manslaughter, and leaving the scene last week in the death...

(WJAR) — Heartbreak continues in Woonsocket after a 3-year-old boy was hit and killed by a car, Thursday, while riding his bike. His family spoke with NBC 10 and said his name was Vinny. "Vinny, he's so smart," the 3-year old's mother said through tears. "He liked to sing."

Bay State Betrayal: Massachusetts Resident Duped in $2.5M Romance Scam. A Nigerian national has pleaded guilty to orchestrating a sophisticated romance scam that swindled six victims out of over $2.5 million, with a significant portion funneled through an unsuspecting Massachusetts resident. The perpetrator, Charles...

BOSTON– The Community Economic Development Assistance Corporation (CEDAC) announced that it has committed more than $6 million in early-stage financing to support four affordable housing developments in Massachusetts. These projects are among eight statewide initiatives awarded funding in the 12th annual Supportive...

Massachusetts is home to some certainly wealthy towns, some even rank highest on the national level. The list of the 30 richest neighborhoods in the commonwealth was released by moneyinc.com, and the town of Weston, MA lands at number one. The 'Richest Neighborhood' In Mass. Weston, MA. Located just 15...

FRAMINGHAM — A 17-year-old male from Framingham was arrested at the St. Stephen’s Carnival after officers found him carrying a loaded Glock 17 handgun with 22 rounds. According to a statement from the Framingham Police Department, carnival staff alerted officers working the event detail that the teen — who had...

Yellow porch lights are being used more often during this time of year. I have been noticing more of these lights on display in Massachusetts over the past couple of months. So why are these yellow lights popping up?. Why are There Yellow Porch Lights on Some Massachusetts Homes?. Many...

Massachusetts recently went through a heat wave. Summer is really here and people are getting ready for the July 4th holiday. The holiday will include picnics, fireworks, parades, and more. Many Retailers are Slated to be Open on July 4th in Massachusetts. While most retailers like Walmart, Target, Big Y,...