By Avery Jones - AUBURN - A tractor-trailer crash is causing disruption on Interstate 90 westbound just after the I-290 interchange at mile marker 89.7 ahead of the morning commute. According to State Police Radio Traffic, a caller observed the truck go through a guardrail and into a ditch off the highway, prompting a response … Continue reading BREAKING NEWS: TRACTOR-TRAILER OFF ROAD ON I-90 — RIGHT LANE CLOSURES EXPECTED FOR MORNING COMMUTE
Category: Massachusetts
Man Stabbed Inside Worcester Gas Station
By: Dylan Azari WORCESTER - Shortly before 7PM Sunday evening, first responders responded to the Shell gas station at 90 Madison St for three males fighting and one possibly stabbed. Upon arrival, a stab victim was located inside the gas station and transported to a local hospital. Their condition is currently unknown. There are currently … Continue reading Man Stabbed Inside Worcester Gas Station
Investigation Ongoing After Deadly Two-Car Crash in Charlton
By: Laura Soukkavong Charlton - Authorities are investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash that occurred Tuesday morning in Charlton. At approximately 7:45 a.m. on March 31, officers from the Charlton Police Department responded to a reported crash on Route 20. Upon arrival, first responders determined that one of the vehicle operators had died at the scene. … Continue reading Investigation Ongoing After Deadly Two-Car Crash in Charlton
Man Stabbed in Neck in Worcester; Suspect Taken Into Custody
By: Dylan Azari Shortly after 4:30 PM on Wednesday, first responders were dispatched to a residence near Wildwood Avenue and Laurel Brook Drive following reports of a male suffering from a stab wound to the neck, with the weapon, a knife, still lodged in place with substantial bleeding present. The victim was transported to a … Continue reading Man Stabbed in Neck in Worcester; Suspect Taken Into Custody
Heading to Market Basket? Ashland Police Ask You to Give Back
By: Laura Soukkavong Ashland - The Ashland Police Department is teaming up with Market Basket to host a community food drive aimed at supporting local families in need. The event will take place on April 3 and April 4 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Market Basket in Ashland. Officers and volunteers will be … Continue reading Heading to Market Basket? Ashland Police Ask You to Give Back
Hopkinton Police Launch April Crackdown on Distracted Driving
By: Laura Soukkavong Photo Credit: Hopkinton Police Department Hopkinton – The Hopkinton Police Department has announced a high-visibility enforcement and education campaign set to run throughout April, targeting distracted driving across the community. The initiative is funded through a traffic safety grant awarded by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security and its … Continue reading Hopkinton Police Launch April Crackdown on Distracted Driving
Intense House Fire Prompts Massive Response in Holyoke
By: Laura Soukkavong Photo Credit: Holyoke Fire Department Holyoke – Firefighters battled a labor-intensive structure fire Monday afternoon on Beech Street that required multiple alarms and an extensive overhaul. At 3:55 p.m., crews from the Holyoke Fire Department responded to a reported working fire at 171 Beech Street. Upon arrival, firefighters encountered heavy flames at … Continue reading Intense House Fire Prompts Massive Response in Holyoke
Leicester Woman Charged with OUI After Crash Sends Vehicle Into Worcester Building
By: Dylan Azari WORCESTER - Charges have been filed against Kayla J. Finlay, 30, of Leicester, following a serious motor vehicle crash at the intersection of Park Avenue and Maywood Street on Thursday night. Finlay was operating a Nissan Altima while allegedly under the influence of alcohol when she struck a Hyundai Elantra from behind, … Continue reading Leicester Woman Charged with OUI After Crash Sends Vehicle Into Worcester Building
Multi-Vehicle Crash on Park Ave Sends Car Into Building; Ends in OUI Arrest
By: Dylan Azari On Thursday night at approximately 8:40 p.m., Worcester Police and Worcester Fire Department responded to 502 Park Ave at the intersection of Park Avenue and Maywood Street for a reported multi-vehicle crash. https://vimeo.com/1177745379?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci Upon arrival, first responders found the vehicles involved had sustained significant damage. A male operating a Hyundai Elantra was … Continue reading Multi-Vehicle Crash on Park Ave Sends Car Into Building; Ends in OUI Arrest
Officer-Involved Shooting Under Investigation in Westminster
By: Dylan Azari Photo Credit: DeJaune Jones/Nightlife Network Authorities are actively investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred on South Ashburnham Road in Westminster shortly before 5 p.m. on Monday. According to preliminary reports, the officer involved in the incident was not injured and is safe. The suspect, however, sustained a gunshot wound during the encounter. … Continue reading Officer-Involved Shooting Under Investigation in Westminster
SHOCKING: CAR FLIES OFF ROUTE 2 OVERPASS IN LEOMINSTER OVERNIGHT
Photo - DeJaune Jones/Nightlife Network A serious crash was under investigation after a vehicle went off an overpass on Route 2 in Leominster late last night. According to Massachusetts State Police, troopers responded to the eastbound side of Route 2 after a vehicle fell from the roadway and landed below on Nashua Street. The crash … Continue reading SHOCKING: CAR FLIES OFF ROUTE 2 OVERPASS IN LEOMINSTER OVERNIGHT
Emergency Crews, DiRenzo Towing Clear Route 146 Crash at Height of Traffic
Joe from DiRenzo's Towing visually sizing up the incident - Photo DeJaune Jones A three-car crash caused disruption at a busy intersection in Sutton, Massachusetts during peak travel hours. The crash happened on Boston Road at Route 146 North , where multiple vehicles collided before the intersection. Massachusetts State Police and Sutton Police responded to … Continue reading Emergency Crews, DiRenzo Towing Clear Route 146 Crash at Height of Traffic
Danger on the Road: Downed Wires Force Shutdown in Sutton
Photo: DeJaune Jones We’re continuing to track the aftermath of last night’s storm, with ongoing impacts in Sutton, Massachusetts. Utility crews from National Grid along with local town workers are on scene addressing downed wires on Central Turnpike Road, following the severe weather that moved through overnight. Photo: DeJaune Jones A section of the roadway … Continue reading Danger on the Road: Downed Wires Force Shutdown in Sutton
MSP Troopers Arrest Armed Suspect Following Early-Morning Pursuit in Worcester
By Dylan Azari - WORCESTER, Mass. — A male suspect was arrested early Saturday morning following a foot pursuit and investigation by the Massachusetts State Police. According to radio transmissions, troopers were alerted to a fight around the 100 block of Shrewsbury Street at approximately 1:48 a.m. Saturday. When troopers attempted to stop a male … Continue reading MSP Troopers Arrest Armed Suspect Following Early-Morning Pursuit in Worcester
Heavy Fire Prompts Third Alarm Response on South Street in Southbridge
By: Laura Soukkavong Photo Credit: Laura Soukkavong Southbridge – Emergency crews responded to a significant house fire on Monday afternoon in Southbridge. At about 3:00 p.m. on March 9, the Southbridge Fire Department and Southbridge Police Department were dispatched to 417 South Street following reports of a structure fire. Firefighters arriving on scene observed flames … Continue reading Heavy Fire Prompts Third Alarm Response on South Street in Southbridge
Generator Power in Use at Worcester Police Headquarters Amid Ongoing Outage
By Tiffany Williams - WORCESTER — The lights are out at the Worcester Police Department headquarters — and no one is saying exactly when they went dark. It is unknown when the power outage began. The department would not confirm the timeline. What we do know: the building was without power as early as 8 … Continue reading Generator Power in Use at Worcester Police Headquarters Amid Ongoing Outage
Driver Injured After Vehicle Strikes Pole, Plunges Down Embankment in Worcester
By Dylan Azari - Photo: Dylan Azari/NTNE Photographer WORCESTER - Shortly after midnight Saturday, emergency crews responded to the area of 841 Grove St along RT 122 following a phone crash notification and reports from a passerby. Upon arrival, first responders located a female driver who had struck an electrical pole before her Toyota RAV4 … Continue reading Driver Injured After Vehicle Strikes Pole, Plunges Down Embankment in Worcester
Morning Brief: Police Investigations, Rising Costs, and Regional Headlines
ELDERLY RESIDENT FOUND DEAD OUTSIDE CARE FACILITY A 93-year-old woman is dead after staff found her unresponsive outside Bickford's Health Care Center in Windsor Locks early Sunday. Around 4:45 a.m., staff discovered the woman missing from her bed, according to Windsor Locks police. She was known to wander and wore an alert device designed to … Continue reading Morning Brief: Police Investigations, Rising Costs, and Regional Headlines
Massachusetts Braces for Extreme Cold and Major Snowstorm
By Tiffany Williams - BOSTON — Massachusetts is bracing for a dangerous one-two punch of extreme cold and a powerful winter storm expected to dump more than a foot of snow across much of the state, prompting state officials to urge residents to stay off the roads and prepare for hazardous conditions. The National Weather … Continue reading Massachusetts Braces for Extreme Cold and Major Snowstorm
Northeast Governors Blast Trump Administration for Pausing Offshore Wind Leases
By Cathy Durant Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey, New York Governor Kathy Hochul, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont and Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee issued a joint statement responding to the Trump Administration’s decision to pause offshore wind leases, calling the move a significant setback for clean energy development, workers and regional energy reliability. “The Trump administration's … Continue reading Northeast Governors Blast Trump Administration for Pausing Offshore Wind Leases
Federal Court Orders DHS to Restore Homeland Security Funding to Massachusetts and Other States
By Cathy Durant - Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell, as part of a coalition of 12 attorneys general and the governor of Pennsylvania, prevailed in a lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration’s reallocation of federal homeland security funding away from certain states based on their compliance with the administration’s immigration policies. “This victory ensures that … Continue reading Federal Court Orders DHS to Restore Homeland Security Funding to Massachusetts and Other States
New Affordable Housing Proposed on Middlesex Community College and Bridgewater State University Land
By Cathy Durant - The Healey-Driscoll Administration has received development proposals to build at least 48 new homes on two surplus, underutilized state-owned parcels located on the Middlesex Community College campus in Bedford and the Bridgewater State University campus in Bridgewater. The two sites encompass approximately 6.6 acres of surplus land, with developers expected to … Continue reading New Affordable Housing Proposed on Middlesex Community College and Bridgewater State University Land
Feedback Earth Agrees to Settlement, Ends Operations After Environmental Complaints in Massachusetts
By Cathy Durant - Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell announced that the Suffolk County Superior Court has entered and approved a consent judgment against Feedback Earth, Inc., a Grafton-based for-profit food-waste recycling company, resolving allegations that the company violated state environmental laws by installing unauthorized machinery, processing unapproved feedstocks, and emitting foul odors that … Continue reading Feedback Earth Agrees to Settlement, Ends Operations After Environmental Complaints in Massachusetts
Major Leadership Boost: Worcester Police Promote 11, Including New Deputy Chief
By Dylan Azari & Laura Soukkavong Photo Credit: Dylan Azari Worcester Police filled City Hall on Tuesday, December 9, as the city rolled out a major round of promotions—eleven members of the department moving up the ranks in a ceremony packed with families, officials, and plenty of applause. Mayor Joseph M. Petty, City Councilor Kate … Continue reading Major Leadership Boost: Worcester Police Promote 11, Including New Deputy Chief
Worcester Reentry Center Takes National Prize as City Leaders Celebrate ‘Model’ Program
By Tiffany Williams - Worcester’s Regional Reentry Center just scored a national honor — and the City of Worcester wasted no time bragging about it. The Worcester County Sheriff's Office Regional Reentry Center was handed the National Community Activism Award from the National Organization for Human Services, and Tuesday night Mayor Joseph Petty and the … Continue reading Worcester Reentry Center Takes National Prize as City Leaders Celebrate ‘Model’ Program
Etel Haxhiaj Must Face Charges After Worcester Judge Rejects Motion in ICE Confrontation Case
By Tiffany Williams - Photo Credit: Dylan Azari A Worcester judge just handed Worcedter District 5 Councilor Etel Haxhiaj a bruising setback, refusing to toss the charges stemming from her fiery May 8 clash with ICE agents and local cops — a street-side showdown that’s become one of the city’s most explosive political dramas of … Continue reading Etel Haxhiaj Must Face Charges After Worcester Judge Rejects Motion in ICE Confrontation Case
Snow More Boring Names: Worcester Students to Name City Plows This Winter
By Tiffany Williams - WORCESTER, Mass. — Worcester is back at it with the snowplow naming contest, and this year, city kids are in the driver’s seat. The Department of Public Works and Worcester Public Schools are teaming up again to let students from K-12 flex their creativity by naming four of the city’s snowplows … Continue reading Snow More Boring Names: Worcester Students to Name City Plows This Winter
Worcester Police Search for Missing Woman Joanna Brown Last Seen October 31
By Tiffany Williams - WORCESTER, Mass. — A 30-year-old Worcester woman has gone missing after leaving work — and now police are sounding the alarm. Joanna Brown, a longtime employee at The Bean Counter on Grove Street, was last seen around 9 a.m. on Friday, October 31, walking out of the bakery where she’s worked … Continue reading Worcester Police Search for Missing Woman Joanna Brown Last Seen October 31
Boston’s New Police Deal Blends Reform with Respect for the Badge
By Tiffany Williams - BOSTON — Boston cops just locked in another reform-heavy contract — and Mayor Michelle Wu is making it clear this one’s about transparency, accountability, and officer wellbeing. On Monday, November 3, 2025, Wu announced that the Boston Police Patrolmen’s Association (BPPA) ratified a one-year contract extension, cementing the second reform deal … Continue reading Boston’s New Police Deal Blends Reform with Respect for the Badge
Boston, Worcester, and Hartford Police Bring Halloween Fun to Local Families With Trunk-or-Treats and Haunted Houses
By Tiffany Williams - Photo Credit: Worcester County District Attorney’s Office Boston Police officers hit the streets for Halloween, taking part in a series of community events across the city. District E-5 officers joined the Parkway in Motion Trick-or-Treat on Centre Street in West Roxbury, handing out candy, talking with neighbors about costumes, and showing … Continue reading Boston, Worcester, and Hartford Police Bring Halloween Fun to Local Families With Trunk-or-Treats and Haunted Houses
Boston Police Host First-Ever ‘Pink Ribbon Bowl’ to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and Ellie Fund
By Tiffany Williams - Boston — BPD officers from District B-3 hosted the first-ever “Pink Ribbon Bowl,” a flag football tournament to raise awareness for breast cancer and raise funds for the Ellie Fund. The event brought officers together to support the community and one another. Many of those taking part have been impacted by … Continue reading Boston Police Host First-Ever ‘Pink Ribbon Bowl’ to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and Ellie Fund
Boston Police Seize Four Unregistered Motorcycles in Fenway During ‘Operation Safe Scooter’ Crackdown
By Tiffany Williams - Photo Credit: Boston Police Department Boston — Police seized four unregistered motorcycles in the Fenway Thursday night as part of “Operation Safe Scooter,” a continuing crackdown on illegal rides that’s been sweeping through city neighborhoods all year. The sting, carried out by officers from District D-4 (South End/Fenway), targeted unregistered scooters, … Continue reading Boston Police Seize Four Unregistered Motorcycles in Fenway During ‘Operation Safe Scooter’ Crackdown
New England Rocked by Overnight Violence — Multiple Shot, Dozens Displaced From Fire
By Tiffany Williams - A violent Saturday night across New England left multiple people shot, hospitalized, and displaced after a string of incidents from Massachusetts to Connecticut. In Beverly, Massachusetts, one woman was rushed to the hospital after a shooting on Simon Street around 7:17 p.m., according to police. Officers found the victim suffering from … Continue reading New England Rocked by Overnight Violence — Multiple Shot, Dozens Displaced From Fire
Murder, Guns, and Crack Cocaine — A Brutal Week for Cops Across the Northeast From Worcester to Philadelphia
By Tiffany Williams - Cops across the Northeast have had their hands full this week — from drug busts and gun seizures to deadly shootings and violent crime scenes stretching from Massachusetts to Philadelphia. In Worcester, police say a routine traffic stop led to a major drug arrest Thursday afternoon. Around 12:30 p.m., officers pulled … Continue reading Murder, Guns, and Crack Cocaine — A Brutal Week for Cops Across the Northeast From Worcester to Philadelphia
Nor’easter to Pound New York, New Jersey, and New England With Heavy Rain and Coastal Flooding
By Tiffany Williams - A powerful nor’easter is bearing down on the East Coast, set to hammer New York City, Long Island, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut this weekend with torrential rain, coastal flooding, and howling winds that could top 60 mph. High wind watches stretch across the region, with the worst expected … Continue reading Nor’easter to Pound New York, New Jersey, and New England With Heavy Rain and Coastal Flooding
Man Arrested in Mississippi for 2009 Murder of Worcester Woman Patricia Santos
By Tiffany Williams - A Mississippi man has been charged with murder in connection to the 2009 disappearance of a Worcester woman, prosecutors announced Friday. Patricia Santos was last seen in 2009 and reported missing on May 20 of that year, according to the Worcester County District Attorney’s Office. Her case remained cold for 16 … Continue reading Man Arrested in Mississippi for 2009 Murder of Worcester Woman Patricia Santos
Boston EMS Strengthens Workforce with New EMT Graduates and Leadership Promotions
By Tiffany Williams - Photo Credit: Isabel Leon Boston Mayor Michelle Wu joined Boston EMS and the Boston Public Health Commission to celebrate the graduation of 32 new EMTs and the promotion of seven EMS members at Faneuil Hall. All graduates are state-certified EMTs who completed the Boston EMS Recruit Academy, an intensive program preparing … Continue reading Boston EMS Strengthens Workforce with New EMT Graduates and Leadership Promotions
Maine State Police: Biddeford Man Arrested in Infant Homicide Case
By Tiffany Williams - A Maine man has been arrested in connection with the death of a 5-week-old baby in Biddeford last summer, authorities said. Christopher Knapp, 36, of Biddeford, was taken into custody Tuesday on a manslaughter warrant following a grand jury indictment, according to Maine State Police. The infant died on June 20, … Continue reading Maine State Police: Biddeford Man Arrested in Infant Homicide Case
Tragedy in Bolton: Police Chief Luke Hamburger Dies Unexpectedly
By Tiffany Williams - BOLTON, Mass. – The town of Bolton announced Sunday that Police Chief Luke Hamburger died suddenly. Hamburger joined the Bolton Police Department in 2005 after beginning his career in Shrewsbury in 2003. He attended the police academy in 2006 and served as a patrol officer until 2012, when he was promoted … Continue reading Tragedy in Bolton: Police Chief Luke Hamburger Dies Unexpectedly
Fake Cop Scams Boston Resident Out of Cash — Police Warn of New Phone Scheme
By Tiffany Williams - Boston cops are warning residents about a slick phone scam after a Dorchester victim was conned out of cash by someone posing as a police sergeant. According to investigators, the victim got a call on Tuesday, September 30, from (617) 634-5528, with the caller claiming to be a Boston Police sergeant. … Continue reading Fake Cop Scams Boston Resident Out of Cash — Police Warn of New Phone Scheme
Boston Cops: Woman in Red Jacket Attacked CVS Guard, Ran Off with Stolen Merchandise
By Tiffany Williams - Boston cops are asking for the public’s help tracking down a woman accused of attacking a security guard and stealing from a CVS in the Back Bay. Police say the assault and theft went down around 5:13 p.m. Thursday at the CVS Pharmacy on Boylston Street near Copley Square. According to … Continue reading Boston Cops: Woman in Red Jacket Attacked CVS Guard, Ran Off with Stolen Merchandise
Northeast Nightmare: Bloodshed Hits Streets From Queens to Worcester
By Tiffany Williams - Shots fired, stabbings, crashes, and chaos. The Northeast is reeling from a weekend drenched in violence and tragedy. In Worcester, Massachusetts, a September 26 shooting on Piedmont Street finally saw an arrest over a week later. Officers responded to a ShotSpotter alert and recovered several rounds. Eighteen-year-old Alexander Cruz-Abreau was nabbed … Continue reading Northeast Nightmare: Bloodshed Hits Streets From Queens to Worcester
Chelmsford, Massachusetts Firefighters Pull Two Victims From Burning Home — Both Pronounced Dead
By Tiffany Williams - Two men were killed early Saturday when a fast-moving fire tore through a home in Chelmsford, Massachusetts. The blaze broke out around 4:40 a.m. at 53 Mobile Avenue, after a neighbor called 911 to report the fire. A Chelmsford Fire Department engine already in the area on another call got there … Continue reading Chelmsford, Massachusetts Firefighters Pull Two Victims From Burning Home — Both Pronounced Dead
Massachusetts Debuts New Live-Fire Training Facility at Bridgewater Fire Academy
By Tiffany Williams - Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey celebrated the opening of a new live-fire training building at the Department of Fire Services’ Bridgewater campus Thursday, joining State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine, Massachusetts Firefighting Academy staff, and fire service leaders from across the state. “Every day our firefighters put their lives on the line … Continue reading Massachusetts Debuts New Live-Fire Training Facility at Bridgewater Fire Academy
Massachusetts Higher Ed Gets a Makeover: BRIGHT Act Aims to Boost Jobs and Facilities
By Tiffany Williams - Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll hit the road Thursday to sell their BRIGHT Act, a massive $2.5 billion higher ed bond bill they say will modernize Massachusetts campuses and create nearly 20,000 construction jobs. Healey stopped at UMass Dartmouth, touring the construction site of the LARTS building alongside … Continue reading Massachusetts Higher Ed Gets a Makeover: BRIGHT Act Aims to Boost Jobs and Facilities