Worcester Jury Finds Julia Enright Guilty Of Second-Degree Murder

By Alberta Davis - Julia Enright 24, of Ashburnham, who was charged in connection with the death of Brandon Chicklis has been found guilty second-degree murder. After a ten day trial with 240 exhibits and more than 45 witnesses, a jury at the Worcester County Superior Court deliberated before reaching a verdict of guilty on … Continue reading Worcester Jury Finds Julia Enright Guilty Of Second-Degree Murder

State Police Arrest Man In Brockton With Loaded Firearm And Narcotics

By James Doyal -  Earlier tonight at approximately 8:00 p.mTroopers assigned to the State Police Troop D Community Action Team while on patrol in Brockton observed a vehicle with defective brake lights traveling in the area of Battles Street where troopers initiated a motor vehicle stop. Troopers approached the vehicle which was occupied by three … Continue reading State Police Arrest Man In Brockton With Loaded Firearm And Narcotics

Police Investigating A Shooting In West Hartford

By Kimberly Thompson - Police in West Hartford say that about 9 p.m. Wednesday night, they responded to a home on Maple Ave where a person was shot. That person was taken to an area hospital where they are in serious condition. As far as what led up to the shooting, police say that this … Continue reading Police Investigating A Shooting In West Hartford

Legal Equalizer, An App Aimed At Helping People During Traffic Stops

By Alfredo Herrera -  Around the United States, people are having a renewed conversation about police reform and what that should be. With the deaths of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor in 2020 came mass protests for change and action to be taken by local and state governments, including the federal government.   In the midst … Continue reading Legal Equalizer, An App Aimed At Helping People During Traffic Stops

McDonald’s Automated Drive-Thru System

By Shamoon Saleem -  Just about every supermarket and every major pharmacy has self check-out. You can even go to a McDonald’s using an automated ordering system so that your food is ready when you get to the counter.  Well America’s favorite fast food chain is about to go one step further with an automated … Continue reading McDonald’s Automated Drive-Thru System

Worcester Red Sox Sending 2 Kids From Pawtucket To The World Series In Atlanta

From left to right: Pawtucket natives 11-year-old Michael Cute, with his dad Matt, and 13-year-old Jeremy Torres, with his dad Juan Luis. Photo Credit: Worcester Red Sox By Tiffany Williams - The Worcester Red Sox will carry on a tradition that began in 1950 with sending two kids from Pawtucket to the World Series. The … Continue reading Worcester Red Sox Sending 2 Kids From Pawtucket To The World Series In Atlanta

2 Brooklyn Men Charged In Vermont With Distribution Of Cocaine

By Michael Thomas - Today at the U.S. District Court in Burlington, Vermont Tyrish Stevenson, also known as “Skip,” 47, and Christopher Rivers, also known as “Q,” 27, both of Brooklyn, NY were arraigned on a two-count indictment charging them with the distribution of cocaine base. The Burlington Police Department, with the assistance of the … Continue reading 2 Brooklyn Men Charged In Vermont With Distribution Of Cocaine

Brockton High School Student Brings Gun To School

By Pauline Evans - Brockton Police Department is investigating an incident involving a student who brought a gun into Brockton High School on Friday morning. The student approached a member of the school staff and informed that staff person that they had a gun.  The school was placed in a lockdown status and a protective … Continue reading Brockton High School Student Brings Gun To School

Grand Finale For WooSox ’21 At Polar Park

By Tiffany Williams - Wednesday, the Worcester Red Sox began their final homestand against the Rochester Red Wings. On Sunday the Worcester Red Sox will wrap up their inaugural season at Polar Park before heading on the road the final five game stretch of their 2021 season. Sunday's grand finale for WooSox ’21 at Polar … Continue reading Grand Finale For WooSox ’21 At Polar Park

National Hispanic Heritage Month

By Linda Hilson - National Hispanic Heritage Month begins Sept. 15! Below is everything you need to know about the celebration: When is National Hispanic Heritage Month celebrated in the United States? Every year from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 Why is it celebrated on those dates? The day of Sept. 15 is significant because … Continue reading National Hispanic Heritage Month

Worcester Red Sox Announce 2022 Schedule

By Tiffany Williams - With their 2021 inaugural season now wrapped up, the Worcester Red have already announced their second season, 2022 in Worcester. While the Worcester Red Sox will still play divisional rivalries like the RailRiders, Bisons, Mets, IronPigs and the Red Wings the WooSox say that they will not be playing the other … Continue reading Worcester Red Sox Announce 2022 Schedule

Governor Baker Saying Be Prepared For Hurricane Henri

By Naomi Solis - On Friday, Governor Charlie Baker urged people to prepare for Hurricane Henri, which is expected to affect much of the Commonwealth beginning Saturday night into Monday, including the potential for strong winds, heavy rain, flooding and power outages. The Governor is advising everyone to avoid unnecessary travel and for those planning … Continue reading Governor Baker Saying Be Prepared For Hurricane Henri

Jury Finds Thomas Latanowich Guilty In Shooting Of Yarmouth Police Sergeant

By Tiffany Williams - Here at the Barnstable Superior Court Friday morning, a jury has found Thomas Latanowich, of Somerville guilty of  second-degree murder in the shooting of Yarmouth Police Sgt. Sean Gannon in 2018. Latanowich was found guilty on all seven charges against him, including aggravated assault with a dangerous weapon, assault and battery … Continue reading Jury Finds Thomas Latanowich Guilty In Shooting Of Yarmouth Police Sergeant

A New England 35-0, Beatdown In Philadelphia

By Tiffany Williams - Another Thursday Night Football win for the New England Patriots and how sweet a 35-0, victory this was. Before the game I said, that a Patriots win tonight would be all about execution and this was a perfectly executed game. The defensive system did their job and the offensive system did … Continue reading A New England 35-0, Beatdown In Philadelphia

Worcester Looked Okay In Game 1 But Were Shutout In Game 2 Of Doubleheader

Photo Credit: Kate Foultz By Kevin Rue - Franchy Cordero who was optioned back to Worcester on Monday but wasn't in the lineup on Tuesday or Wednesday, was back at Polar Park for Thursdays doubleheader against the RailRiders. The Worcester Red Sox won game one 5-3 and they were shutout 5-0, in game two. In … Continue reading Worcester Looked Okay In Game 1 But Were Shutout In Game 2 Of Doubleheader

Saint Vincent Hospital Releases New Statement On Nurses Strike

By Linda Hilson - As the MNA strike at Saint Vincent Hospital continues into six months, Shelly Weiss Friedberg the Director of Public Relations for Tenet Healthcare released the following statement Thursday night. "Please accept this statement on behalf of Saint Vincent Hospital for any stories you may be working on.  It can be attributed … Continue reading Saint Vincent Hospital Releases New Statement On Nurses Strike

U.S. Capitol Police Arrest Bomb Threat Suspect

By Scott Denham - ATF the FBI Washington Field Office's National Capital Response Squad are assisting U.S. Capitol Police with a bomb threat investigation. According to USCP Chief J. Thomas Manger, the suspect who has been identified as Floyd Ray Roseberry, 49, of Grover, North Carolina was taken into police custody around 2:30 p.m. after … Continue reading U.S. Capitol Police Arrest Bomb Threat Suspect

Scranton Beats Worcester 9-1, In Game 3 Of 8 Game Homestand

By Tiffany Williams - Back in the Canal District Wednesday night, the Worcester Red Sox and the RailRiders played game three of seven. Tonight was Los Wepas Day and the Worcester Red Sox played this game tonight as Los Wepas which is a Spanish expression of Happiness and joy. As part of "Los Wepas Day" … Continue reading Scranton Beats Worcester 9-1, In Game 3 Of 8 Game Homestand

Worcester Rallies Late To Beat RailRiders, 2-0

Photo Credit: Phil Zolla By Tiffany Williams - In game two of Tuesday nights doubleheader, it was a combination of both great pitching and great defensive plays made. This game went seven straight scoreless innings until finally in the bottom of the 8th, Connor Wong hit homer deep over left field. It was Wong's third … Continue reading Worcester Rallies Late To Beat RailRiders, 2-0

WooSox Lose 7-4, In Game 1 Of Tuesday Night Doubleheader

By Tiffany Williams - After losing four straight games to the Syracuse Mets in last weeks six game homestand, the Worcester Red Sox were back at Polar Park Tuesday night for the start of a six game homestand against the RailRiders. Tuesday was a doubleheader for the WooSox and the RailRiders. Game one was the … Continue reading WooSox Lose 7-4, In Game 1 Of Tuesday Night Doubleheader

Wanted Armed Career Criminal Arrested In Boston

By Tiffany Williams - Earlier today, Troopers assigned to the Mass State Police Violent Fugitive Apprehension Section with the assistance of the Boston Police Fugitive Unit, arrested 43-year-old, Dennis Kelley. Kelley who is a registered level 3 sex offender and a convicted armed career criminal, was wanted by the Cambridge Police Department for two incidents … Continue reading Wanted Armed Career Criminal Arrested In Boston

Officer Woodrow Adams Jr. Back 2 School Backpack Giveaway

By Tiffany Williams - Kids in Worcester, in just a few weeks will be heading back to the classroom, and for parents it's that time of year to do some back-to-school shopping. But for many parents, back-to-school shopping is an extra burden on an already strained budget. To help ease that burden, Worcester District Court … Continue reading Officer Woodrow Adams Jr. Back 2 School Backpack Giveaway

Marcus Smart Agrees To $77 Million Four Year Extension

By Tiffany Williams - For those thinking that Marcus Smart could be leaving Boston, well guess again because the Celtics guard isn't going anywhere. Since being drafted by the Celtics in 2014, Smart, the longest tenured player for the C's has remained committed to this team and just how committed is this team to Smart? … Continue reading Marcus Smart Agrees To $77 Million Four Year Extension

As COVID Positive Cases Increase, Governor Baker Not Mandating Masks

By Linda Hilson - As of Monday, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health reported 2,996 new confirmed COVID cases and six additional deaths in the Commonwealth. Health officials also said there were 117,351 total new tests reported, 402 people currently are hospitalized for a coronavirus-related illness with 82 patients currently in intensive care. With the … Continue reading As COVID Positive Cases Increase, Governor Baker Not Mandating Masks

Pirates Beat Wranglers 51-16 To Claim 7 Straight Wins

By Tiffany Williams - The Massachusetts Pirates who are number three in the IFL and have now won seven straight games, were in Prescott Valley, Arizona Sunday to play the Northern Arizona Wranglers. The Massachusetts Pirates won 51-16 with Sean Brackett. The Pirates are now 10-3 for the season. They are now 6-1 on the … Continue reading Pirates Beat Wranglers 51-16 To Claim 7 Straight Wins

Sunday Sports Update

By Steven Satter - The Worcester Red Sox went a scoreless eight innings on Sunday to finally score in the bottom of the nineth. That score would be Jack Lopez hitting his third homer of the season and his second since returning from the Olympics. https://videopress.com/v/JXlAOLEk?resizeToParent=true&autoPlay=true&loop=true&preloadContent=metadata The Syracuse Mets at the top of the eigth, … Continue reading Sunday Sports Update

Syracuse Beats Worcester 5-4, In WooSox Fourth Straight Loss To The Mets

By Tiffany Williams - Saturday was a beautiful day for baseball at Polar Park. Sadly though, it wasn't all that great of a game for the Worcester Red Sox who lost 5-4, to the Syracuse Mets. Syracuse got this game rolling early with Springfield native, Patrick Mazeika, at the top of the first hitting his … Continue reading Syracuse Beats Worcester 5-4, In WooSox Fourth Straight Loss To The Mets

Syracuse Beats Worcester 5-4, As Yairo Munoz Hits 34 Straight Games

By Tiffany Williams - Game two of Friday nights doubleheader, the WooSox Played as Los Wepas de Worcester and the Syracuse Mets claimed the second game of this double header 5-4. At the top of the third, Cody Bohanek scored to make it a 1-0, Syracuse lead and at the top of the 5th, Cody … Continue reading Syracuse Beats Worcester 5-4, As Yairo Munoz Hits 34 Straight Games

Bravehearts Beat New Britain Bees, 11-3 After 2 Hour Rain Delay

By Tiffany Williams - Fitton Field Thursday night, after a two hour rain delay the Worcester Bravehearts beat the New Britain Bees, 11-3. The Bravehearts win moves them to 31-33. The Bravehearts will be back at Fitton Field Friday night for their final regular season scheduled game against the Nashua Silver Knights. “Friday Night Brights” … Continue reading Bravehearts Beat New Britain Bees, 11-3 After 2 Hour Rain Delay

WooSox Game Postponed Due To Weather Conditions

By Tiffany Williams - When the history books are written for Worcester, let it be written that the WooSox 2021 inaugural season was hot and wet. The WooSox game Thursday night at Polar Park was yet again postponed due to weather conditions. Thursday night's game against the Syracuse Mets according to the WooSox "Will be … Continue reading WooSox Game Postponed Due To Weather Conditions

Patriots And Fans Back At Gillette Stadium For Thursday Night Football

By Tiffany Williams - While the NFL has cranked up the amount of games we must endure, playing games on Thursday has been done for quite some time. Thanksgiving games have been played on a Thursday since 1934. The first non Thursday thanksgiving football game dates back to the late 1980s/early 1990s when the NFL … Continue reading Patriots And Fans Back At Gillette Stadium For Thursday Night Football

City Sliding Backwards On Masks – Mandating Masks Again In Schools And Municipal Buildings

By Linda Hilson - Worcester will join Boston to require all students and staff wear masks. The decision was made Wednesday night by a vote of the School Committee. Students in Worcester will return to classes starting August 30 and Superintendent Maureen Binienda made the recommendation that all students and staff members be required to … Continue reading City Sliding Backwards On Masks – Mandating Masks Again In Schools And Municipal Buildings

Vermont State Police Arrest Johnsbury Man For Outstanding Warrants

By Efrem Awet - At approximately 12:20 PM on Saturday, Vermont State Police responded to a reported assault that occurred at 104 Avenue D in St. Johnsbury.  Hawkk Christman, 27, a person of interest in this case was taken into custody for two outstanding arrest warrants. Christman, was transported to the Northern State Correctional Facility … Continue reading Vermont State Police Arrest Johnsbury Man For Outstanding Warrants

Massachusetts Pirates Beat Green Bay 55-33 And Win Their Sixth Straight

PHOTO CREDIT: Photographer Tammy McManaway - Massachusetts Pirates By Tiffany Williams - Saturday night the Massachusetts Pirates, Alejandro Bennifield and company were back in downtown Worcester at the DCU Center where they played Green Bay and claimed their sixth straight win of the season. This game from the beginning tonight, was controlled by the Pirates … Continue reading Massachusetts Pirates Beat Green Bay 55-33 And Win Their Sixth Straight

“Peanut Allergy-Friendly Nights” at Polar Park

By Tiffany Williams - In 2018, H. Eric Cannon, PharmD, FAMCP wrote in the American Journal of Managed Care that "The prevalence of peanut allergies, the most common food allergy in children, has tripled in the past 2 decades. Today, up to 2.5% of the pediatric population has been diagnosed with a peanut allergy. Peanut … Continue reading “Peanut Allergy-Friendly Nights” at Polar Park

Newark, New Jersey Man Convicted Of First Degree Murder By Worcester Jury

By Tiffany Williams - In the first murder trial held at the Worcester County Superior Court since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, a jury on Thursday convicted Jose Crespo of first degree murder, home invasion, aggravated kidnapping, two counts of kidnapping, armed robbery while masked and arson. The jury deliberated for a day before … Continue reading Newark, New Jersey Man Convicted Of First Degree Murder By Worcester Jury

New Confirmed Positive COVID-19 Cases Bumps Above 800

By Tammie Mitchell - As of Tuesday 226 people in the commonwealth were currently hospitalized for a coronavirus-related illness. 51 patients currently are in intensive care. Massachusetts Department of Public Health reported 883 new confirmed COVID cases and two additional deaths in the commonwealth on Tuesday. The total number of confirmed cases in the state … Continue reading New Confirmed Positive COVID-19 Cases Bumps Above 800

Governor Baker Not Invited To Obama Birthday Bash And Speaking Out Against It

By Linda Hilson - Former President Barack Obama will be turning 60 on Wednesday but a party for him, will not be until this upcoming weekend and it will be on Martha’s Vineyard. Tuesday, Governor Charlie Baker spoke out against Obama's party which is expected to have several hundred people in attendance. “I think 700 … Continue reading Governor Baker Not Invited To Obama Birthday Bash And Speaking Out Against It