Massachusetts’ $75M wrong-way driving program has 86 detection sites, including a cluster near Worcester, with 300 planned by the end of 2027. thisweekinworcester.com/wron…

DPH cited RegalCare at Worcester for immediate jeopardy as the state moves to revoke owner Eli Mirlis’ 12 Mass. nursing home licenses. thisweekinworcester.com/rega…

Auburn police ask for help finding James Tucci, 15, last seen Sunday night. He may be riding a black e-bike and has ties to Worcester. thisweekinworcester.com/aubu…

Free community college pushed enrollment up 43.5% since 2022, with a record at MassBay and growth at Quinsigamond. thisweekinworcester.com/comm…

A Worcester man faces rape of a child charges after police said he lured a child under 14 into the basement of the family’s Milford church. thisweekinworcester.com/worc…

Records say a former jail officer admitted carrying Suboxone into the jail in his uniform pocket for $1,500. A second man also faces charges. thisweekinworcester.com/worc…

Worcester placed its emergency communications commissioner on leave after state police charged him with OUI in a city vehicle. thisweekinworcester.com/worc…

Open enrollment for 2027 Health Connector plans runs through Jan. 23. Sign up by Dec. 23 for Jan. 1 coverage and find free help in Worcester. thisweekinworcester.com/heal…

A new state challenge pushes schools to raise breakfast participation. See where Worcester Public Schools stand and what help is available. thisweekinworcester.com/worc…

Worcester police arrested a city man on a firearms trafficking charge and seized more than 38 guns and ghost gun frames, plus a 3D printer. thisweekinworcester.com/url-…

Worcester holds its first Homeowner Summit Nov. 7 at the DCU Center, with free sessions on down payment aid, ADUs and rehab grants. thisweekinworcester.com/worc…

Worcester police helped DEA agents force their way into a Clover Street apartment, where they found about 3 kilograms of fentanyl. thisweekinworcester.com/clov…

A jury finds Worcester man guilty of first-degree murder in 2022 shooting. Sentencing is set for Tuesday, Oct. 27, in Worcester Superior Court. thisweekinworcester.com/full…

Worcester State and Fitchburg State are among nine schools receiving $14 million in state grants for tutoring, advising and student aid. thisweekinworcester.com/worc…

The Friends of the Worcester Public Library mark 70 years with a $50,000 gift for the new Great Brook Valley Branch, set to open in 2027. thisweekinworcester.com/frie…

State Police completed 22 of 31 priority academy reforms after the death of Trooper Enrique Delgado-Garcia. A new recruit class starts Oct. 26. thisweekinworcester.com/stat…

Gov. Maura Healey visited UMass Chan to highlight Worcester postpartum programs and her $2 million plan for statewide home visits. thisweekinworcester.com/heal…

MassDOT told Amazon it needs a state certificate before flying Prime Air drones from Westborough and plans at least one public hearing. thisweekinworcester.com/mass…

Plan your weekend with a variety of live entertainment, educational, and other types of events across the city. thisweekinworcester.com/worc…

A Worcester man faces a federal drug charge after investigators found over 3 kilograms of fentanyl and a drug blender in his apartment. thisweekinworcester.com/teja…