3+ week, 5+ day ago (244+ words) President Donald Trump makes an announcement about a deal with Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk on some of their obesity drugs. NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WJAR) " New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell released the citywide comprehensive plan on Thursday. The plan, which is updated every 10 years, looks to build on the success the city had to create a more vibrant and resilient New Bedford, according to the mayor. "This plan emphasizes our commitment to remaining a city that people will choose to live and work in by delivering first-rate municipal services and promoting economic opportunity for all," Mayor Mitchell said. City officials said the four components the city will be focusing on will include economic competitiveness, thriving neighborhoods, strategic city building and modernizing land use. According to Mitchell, the city will bolster the concentration of businesses and cultural activity downtown, highlight small…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago (148+ words) A chaotic scene unfolded in Worcester County on Thursday when federal immigration officials detained a woman in a targeted vehicle stop. (CNN) The Department of Homeland Security said the woman, her husband, and a toddler were in a car when ICE stopped them in Fitchburg. As federal agents tried to pull the woman out of the vehicle, the man in the driver's seat said he lost consciousness. In video of the incident, agents are seen tapping the man's face and later putting him in a headlock as they got him out of the car. DHS said ICE called 911 but the man refused medical treatment. He was allowed to leave the scene with his daughter. Authorities said the woman who was detained is an undocumented immigrant from Ecuador accused of stabbing a coworker with scissors. Her husband said they have filed…...

7+ hour, 19+ 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…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago (120+ words) (WJAR) " The Massachusetts State Police Department responded to a fatal crash in Lowell early Wednesday morning. The crash involved two vehicles and happened around 1:15 a.m. on the Lowell Connector. The highway was closed for hours near Exit 5A while crews worked the scene. Police believe a wrong way driver traveling outbound in an inbound lane caused the crash. The wrong-way driver was arrested and charged for OUI, negligent operation and other charges. He was identified as 29-year-old Derek Witzenman of Woburn. The passenger and operator of the second vehicle were airlifted to Boston for care. The operator died because of their injuries. Witzenman is expected to be arraigned in Lowell District Court on Wednesday....

3+ week, 5+ day ago (154+ words) A Storm Team Weather Alert is in effect as a quick-moving disturbance brings gusty winds to Southern New England. President Donald Trump makes an announcement about a deal with Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk on some of their obesity drugs. NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WJAR) " The Bristol County District Attorney's Office announced the man who was reported missing out of New Bedford early this week was found dead. According to officials, New Bedford police were called to 122 Sawyer St. on Monday for a report of a dead man. Police said they found 83-year-old Antonio Valente at the shoreline. Valente had been reported missing on Sunday by his family members. The report had prompted a wide search by law enforcement. The district attorney's office said foul play is not suspected. Authorities said the incident remains under investigation pending the official cause of…...