WORCESTER, Mass. — The Massachusetts Office of the Child Advocate says it will release its report and findings on Wednesday into the death of a four-year-old Worcester girl. A’zella Ortiz was found dead in her Worcester apartment more than one year ago. Her father, Francisco Ortiz, has been charged with her murder and is awaiting trial.

Her family wants to charter a medical flight back to Boston, but she has neither travel nor health insurance, according to WCVB.

WORCESTER – A city man accused in 2021 of attacking police with scissors before lighting the three-decker where he lived on fire has been sentenced to four years in prison.

An emergency room nurse from Worcester is facing life-changing injuries after a 15-foot fall during a vacation in Costa Rica. Her family says they are desperate to bring her home, but doctors say her injuries are too severe for travel.

Checkers & Rally’s, the iconic double drive-thru burger and fries brand known for its legendary taste, undeniable value, and game-changing innovation, is bringing the fearlessly original experience to Massachusetts with a new restaurant opening.

WORCESTER – A water main break on Cohasset Street in the early morning hours of Monday, Dec. 8, flooded the road and caused a sinkhole to form, nearly swallowing a car, according to police.

The Worcester City Council will meet Tuesday to discuss the tax rates for Fiscal Year 2026. The council was supposed to discuss the tax rates at their Nov. 25 meeting but Mayor Joseph Petty made a motion to hold all items related to the rates until the council’s next meeting on Dec. 9. The motion was unanimously approved by the council.

Worcester News is welcoming back its annual carol service at Worcester Cathedral on Wednesday, December 17 at 7.30pm. No booking is needed for the event, and guests must arrive promptly before the service starts at 7.30pm. The service will involve traditional carols and readings. including the Cathedral choir and led by the Dean.

Ninety years ago this week, Amelia Earhart spoke to 1,000 people at North High School, detailing “thrilling and little-known incidents about her Pacific flight and the memorable transatlantic flight of Col.

Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) researchers have created a new carbon-negative building material that could transform sustainable construction. The breakthrough, published in the high-impact journal Matter,

Flying Dreams Brewing Company has announced plans to close after 10 years in business. The brewery, which started in Worcester before moving to Marlborough, wrote on social media that its last day in business will be Saturday, Dec. 27.