K-9 Frankie was killed in the line of duty in Fitchburg. He received emergency care made possible through Nero’s Law, which was signed into law earlier this year. Spectrum News 1 Worcester

. Worcester PD on scene as someone is barricaded in a residence on East Kendall Street on Belmont Hill. Much of the area is blocked off. WPD spokesman says situation is still in progress.

.Worcester PD officers at the corner of East Kendall and Eastern Ave.

On this week's Trip on a Tankful, Ana Bottary takes us to Hull, Massachusetts. Although it's one of the smallest towns in the state, it offers plenty to do on hot summer days. specne.ws/a4roaE

NEW: Speaker Ron Mariano says the Sports Betting Conference Committee has reached an agreement on legislation that will legalize sports betting in the state. Spectrum News 1 Worcester

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For this week's Trip On A Tanful, Ana Bottary takes us to the Basketball HOF in Springfield. The museum offers a full history of the sport, beginning with James Naismith himself who invented the game in Springfield in 1891. specne.ws/LvzB3X

After a two year hiatus, the Italian Festival will return this week in Worcester. The four day event features Italian food, local vendors, live music and a kids zone. The festival runs from August 11-14, and admission in $2. Ana Bottary specne.ws/nHBrzH

For this week's Trip On A Tankful, Ana Bottary takes us to Live Action Escapes in downtown Worcester. Groups of two or more are able to choose from three different escape room experiences that each have their own unique story line and level of difficulty. specne.ws/WLh9py

Central Massachusetts is under critical drought conditions and the effects can be seen at natural landmarks in Worcester. Areas like the Cascades Waterfall in the city are completely dried up. Ana Bottary specne.ws/LHkEo4

For this week's Trip On A Tankful, Ana Bottary explores the many hiking trails in the Worcester area with the help of the GWLT:  specne.ws/SYX8EZ

Our Meghan Parsons has all of your Worcester Public Schools first day updates! Spectrum News 1 Worcester

The Worcester Housing Authority broke ground on a new housing development Monday morning as part of a program to help solve the homelessness crisis in the community. The Worcester Housing Authority Ana Bottary specne.ws/5GgX4t

AT NOON: We have a look inside the new state-of-the-art fitness center at the Worcester Senior Center. Spectrum News 1 Worcester Worcester Fitness City of Worcester

The Worcester Senior Center debuted their new state-of-the-art fitness center Tuesday. Access is free for all current senior center members. Ana Bottary specne.ws/qgeDiw

Starting tonight, vistors to Worcester's Canal District will once again have the opportunity to take a horse-drawn carriage ride. It's the first time the tours are being offered since the pandemic. Ana Bottary specne.ws/Ux3DcL

BREAKING: Human remains found in the Berkshires are presumed to be those of New York high school teacher Meghan Marohn, who was first reported missing in the Berkshires in March. specne.ws/pWHX1H

Polls are now closed in the Massachusetts primary election. Keep track of all the race results here: specne.ws/2Xj191

Tuesday is National Voter Registration Day and Worcester City Clerk Niko Vangjeli is reminding people to sign up. The deadline to register for the November election is October 29. Ana Bottary specne.ws/abdKBP

All eyes in Massachusetts are on the governors race for this Midterm Election. Our Olivia Lemmon is here to show you how to use the Voter Guide on the Spectrum News App so that you're prepared come time to vote. Check it out here: spectrumnews1.com/yourvoterguide