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25+ min ago (353+ words) SPRINGFIELD " A Springfield man who was told by federal immigration officials to self-deport by Tuesday remains in the state after a judge issued an emergency order last night. Juan David Quichimbo Sumba applied for a special visa for victims of human trafficking last year, as he said a previous employer exploited his immigration status. But while his application was still pending, he was told to self-deport along with his wife and daughter. He had a flight scheduled for early this morning. However, he remains in the state for now. The Springfield resident, originally from Ecuador, was at a U.S. Customs and Immigration Enforcement facility in Framingham this morning, completing paperwork, according to his attorney, Elizabeth Shaw. While the situation continues to be in flux, "we stay on for the fight," Shaw said. Shaw filed a petition with the federal court Monday…...

46+ min ago (18+ words) Next Weather: WBZ Evening Forecast For December 2, 2025 Next Weather: WBZ Evening Forecast For December 2, 2025...

50+ min ago (28+ words) President Trump announced what he is calling a "trust fund" for every American child starting next July 4. President Trump unveils details about savings account program for children...

57+ min ago (322+ words) WORCESTER COUNTY, Md. - Worcester County officials spent Monday morning walking meeting attendees through why their water and sewer bills are going up and what the new rates mean for each community. Enterprise Fund Controller Quinn Dittrich led an informational meeting on the fiscal year 2026 water and sewer rates. He said the main goal was to explain how the county set the new numbers and why some bills look different than they did a year ago. "The main goal of this meeting was to inform the customers of the fiscal year 26 rates that were adopted, and to show them what their bills looked like and why they looked like that," Dittrich said. "It is moving forward in a proactive fashion to keep the rates sustainable and the service areas self sufficient," he said. Worcester County Commissioner Eric Fiori said many of the…...

1+ hour, 18+ min ago (30+ words) WBZ-TV's Jacob Wycoff visited Roby Park in Nashua, New Hampshire where kids and their parents were enjoying the snow day. Kids enjoy snow day by sledding in Nashua, NH...

1+ hour, 28+ min ago (467+ words) Heavy rain and interior snow will impact the afternoon/evening commute. Crashing temperatures flips rain back to snow late. New Bedford police announced three people were arrested in November in separate firearms investigations. Officers patrolling the North end on Nov. 12 said they saw a vehicle parked inside the Dias Field lot shortly after 9 p.m. All recreational parks in the city are closed from dusk to dawn, making the cars subject to trespassing violations. Police said they approached the vehicle and saw a large amount of smoke coming from inside. Officers also said they saw two rolled marijuana joints in the center console. According to police, one of the passengers was found in possession of a knife longer than 2.5 inches. Another passenger, identified as 19-year-old Quinn Raposo, was found to be in possession of a firearm concealed in his waistband. Police said…...

1+ hour, 30+ min ago (493+ words) Troy Guard got an offer he couldn't refuse. The restaurateur will debut a "totally new" concept at 1900 Lawrence, the 30-story downtown office tower where he recently signed a lease. The ground-floor spot will be Guard's first Colorado opening since he moved to Houston over a year ago. "I really didn't plan to do it, but it's a good deal and a great opportunity," he said. "And the opportunities (to open in Denver) are going to be few and far between because it's not my favorite place to do business right now." Guard, who got his start in Denver's scene with TAG in 2009, declined to share details about the name or menu, but said he's targeting a spring 2027 opening. The space is 7,000 square feet, including a 1,500-square-foot patio. Guard said he talked to Chicago-based Riverside Investment Partners, which completed 1900 Lawrence in…...

1+ hour, 55+ min ago (203+ words) In an effort to expand access to health care, Mercy Health " Springfield acquired two new care locations in Fairborn. Beginning Tuesday, Mercy Health - Occupational Health Services at Fairborn Citran will open at 7774 Dayton-Springfield Road, which will allow the hospital system "to broaden its ability to meet the needs of local employers and their workforces," according to a press release. On Wednesday, new patients will be welcome at Mercy Health " Fairborn Family Medicine, formerly Western Medicine, also at 7774 Dayton-Springfield Road. "These additions increase our ability to serve patients and employers across the southern Miami Valley," said Shane Hardy, vice president of Mercy Health's medical group operations. "It is great news for the community to have more physician presence and support, as well as more access points to increase the community's connection to our continuum of care." The hospital system has worked…...

2+ hour, 7+ min ago (130+ words) WORCESTER, MASS. (WHDH) - "Tis the season for the snow to begin and for everyone to determine whether it's naughty or nice. "It's the holiday season. Who doesn't love snow!" Louis Cotto said, a snow plow driver. Kids sure love it, especially when school is canceled. There may not be a lot of snow, but enough to pull the sleds out. The slushy mess made for dangerous driving on Worcester's hilly streets. Drivers and people shoveling were definitely not calling this weather nice. "I'll tell you right now it's pretty naughty, so, [it] just never ends," Tyler Marshall said, who spent his day shoveling. Only an inch or two fell before the snow turned to rain, acting as a tease of what's to come....

2+ hour, 31+ min ago (438+ words) THE heartbroken mum of a homeless soldier who took his own life has challenged a councillor after he said no veterans were sleeping rough in the city. Dawn Turner, mother of Rob Homans, challenged claims by Labour's Cllr Ed Kimberley that 'zero veterans are sleeping rough in Worcester'. Her son, a 35-year-old bombardier with the Royal Horse Artillery, took his own life on August 22 in Worcester following struggles with suspected PTSD and housing. FIGHTER: Dawn Turner is fighting for justice for her son, Rob Homans (Image: James Connell/Newsquest) Cllr Kimberley, a Labour councillor for Warndon and Elbury Park, released a video criticising Reform UK Cllr Alan Amos over claims that asylum seekers were bringing scabies and TB into the UK and while veterans were sleeping rough in Worcester. Ms Turner also said data showed the majority of new TB…...