CBS News Live
CBS News Boston: Local News, Weather & More
CBS News Boston is your streaming home for breaking news, weather, traffic and sports for the Boston area and beyond. Watch 24/7.
Boston
A greater Boston starts here
Latest News from WBZ
More
Market Basket announces leadership changes
Market Basket is making changes at the top after a judge upheld the firing of former president and CEO Arthur T. Demoulas.
Gas prices in Massachusetts rise another 20 cents in past week
Gas prices in Massachusetts continue to soar past the $4-a-gallon mark.
Methuen struggles to close $9.6M school budget gap: "We're at the bare bones"
The city is trying to figure out how to deal with a nearly $10 million school budget shortfall.
18-year-old accused of setting Haverhill mill fire with yarn, aerosol spray
Haverhill Police arrested an 18-year-old woman and accused her of setting a huge fire at an abandoned mill with yarn and an aerosol can of deodorant spray.
Owner of Norfolk dog daycare says Facebook hacker scammed clients
The owner of a doggy daycare and boarding service in Norfolk, Massachusetts says her business has been negatively impacted after her Facebook page was hacked last week.
Janet Mills ends Senate campaign in Maine, paving way for Graham Platner
Maine Gov. Janet Mills' exit from the race all but assures Graham Platner will get the Democratic nomination to take on Sen. Susan Collins.
DCF worker accused of raping mother of Boston family he was assigned to help
A man who was a case worker for the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families is accused of raping the mother of a family he was assigned to help.
Man accused of disposing woman's body changes mind in middle of plea hearing
There was a stunning turn of events in Suffolk Superior Court on Wednesday when a Boston man reversed course mid-hearing, backing out of a plea deal that could have led to his release from jail within months.
Smokey Bones closes Tyngsboro, Taunton restaurants
Smokey Bones is closing all of its restaurants, including Massachusetts locations in Tyngsboro and Taunton.
Featured On WBZ
Featured On WBZ
Polar Beverages in Worcester an "overnight success 140 years in the making"
WBZ-TV's Paula Ebben went to the company's headquarters in Worcester.
Boston makes Top 10 list of most expensive tourist destinations
Boston ranks right up there with Hawaii as one of the most expensive vacation spots in the U.S.
Boston Globe reporter goes viral because of her Boston accent
Emily Sweeney has become an online sensation for a video in her distinctive accent.
Latest Videos
MoreLatest Videos
Author spends year in Stephen King's private archive
Caroline Bicks, a former Boston College professor and current Stephen E. King Chair in Literature at the University of Maine, discusses her new book "Monsters in the Archives: My Year of Fear with Stephen King" with WBZ-TV's Breana Pitts. In the book, she digs through King's archives and focuses on first drafts of The Shining, Salem's Lot, Carrie, Night Shift and Pet Sematary.
18-year old accused of using yarn, aerosol spray to start Haverhill mill fire
Isabella Sargent was arrested Wednesday, a day after the fire gutted the mill on Stevens Street in Haverhill, Massachusetts. WBZ-TV's David Wade reports.
Mountain biking event for women in Westwood enters third year
WBZ-TV's Levan Reid spoke to organizers of Everwild at Hale Education in Westwood, Massachusetts Thursday.
Polar Beverages in Worcester an "overnight success 140 years in the making"
WBZ-TV's Paula Ebben went to the company's headquarters in Worcester, Massachusetts
Next Weather: WBZ morning forecast for April 30, 2026
Alyssa Andrews has your latest weather forecast.
NEXT Weather
More
I-Team Investigations
More
State rep. wants to return non-lethal tools to Tewksbury State Hospital security
There have been four violent attacks in three weeks at Tewksbury Hospital and a state representative is taking the fight to Beacon Hill to give security the non-lethal equipment back.
5-year-old with autism isolated in Gloucester school's quiet room
A family is demanding answers from the Gloucester, Massachusetts school district, after learning their five-year-old son was left alone in a quiet room for nearly half an hour.
Sports
More
Brayan Bello struggles, Blue Jays beat Red Sox 8-1
The Toronto Blue Jays beat the Boston Red Sox 8-1 on Wednesday.
Garrett Crochet placed on 15-day injured list with shoulder inflammation
The Red Sox will be without their ace for the immediate future as he deals with a shoulder injury.
Rob Gronkowski spikes his way into Patriots Hall of Fame
Rob Gronkowski will be the next member of the New England Patriots Hall of Fame, the team announced Wednesday.
Pastrnak scores in OT and Bruins avoid elimination with 2-1 win over Sabres
The Boston Bruins avoided elimination with a 2-1 win over the Buffalo Sabres in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series on Tuesday night.
Toronto Blue Jays beat Boston Red Sox 3-0
The Toronto Blue Jays beat the Boston Red Sox 3-0 on Tuesday night.
Embiid scores 33, 76ers beat Celtics 113-97 in Game 5 to keep their season alive
The Philadelphia 76ers avoided elimination, beating the Boston Celtics 113-97 in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series on Tuesday night.
Hunter Henry, Robert Spillane show support for Mike Vrabel
Members of the Patriots spoke to the media for the first time since controversial photos were published of head coach Mike Vrabel with NFL insider Dianna Russini.
Alex Cora posts farewell message after being fired as Red Sox manager
Alex Cora, who was fired by the Red Sox in a surprising move over the weekend, took to social media on Tuesday to issue a farewell message to Boston and the team's fans.
Red Sox blank Blue Jays 5-0 for first 3-game winning streak
The Boston Red Sox beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-0 on Monday night, their third straight win and second in a row under interim manager Chad Tracy.
Health
Possible measles exposure at Logan Airport
There was a possible measles exposure at Logan Airport in Boston last week, Massachusetts health officials say.
Blood test could predict Alzheimer's years before symptoms appear
A new study finds that a simple blood test could predict Alzheimer's disease long before symptoms appear.
Lone Star ticks an "emerging" public health concern in Mass.
The Lone Star tick, which can cause alpha-gal syndrome, is spreading north throughout Massachusetts.
Question Everything
More
Bill Galvin's in a series of new ads. What are they and who's paying for them?
Massachusetts Secretary of State Bill Galvin is in series of commercials at a time when he's running for re-election. Here's what he had to say about that.
What is the gas tax refund for Mass Pike drivers and why is it so hard to get?
If you buy gas, and use the Mass Pike, you can get money back from Massachusetts. It's a law that almost no one knows about, but cashing in is mentally taxing.
Should Massachusetts put the gas tax on hold as prices surge?
Gas prices are rising amid the war in Iran, but a small number hidden with that price is constant.
I-Team
More I-Team
State rep. wants to return non-lethal tools to Tewksbury State Hospital security
There have been four violent attacks in three weeks at Tewksbury Hospital and a state representative is taking the fight to Beacon Hill to give security the non-lethal equipment back.
5-year-old with autism isolated in Gloucester school's quiet room
A family is demanding answers from the Gloucester, Massachusetts school district, after learning their five-year-old son was left alone in a quiet room for nearly half an hour.
State takes pepper spray, non-lethal tools from Tewksbury Hospital security
A nurse says the decision is leaving the staff and patients at Tewksbury Hospital vulnerable to serious injury.
Woman says Boston Police officers shot through her closed apartment door
A Dorchester woman says Boston Police opened fire through her closed apartment door and the bullets went into her 5-year-old son's bedroom.
Tewksbury Hospital staff fears "escalating violence" if state takes security gear
The I-Team has learned the Massachusetts Dept. of Health wants to take away pepper spray and non-lethal restraints from Tewksbury State Hospital safety officers.
Keller @ Large
More Keller @ Large
Keller: Political battles now fought on government websites
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
New poll shows who voters blame for government shutdown
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
Keller: Sununu enters N.H. Senate race and that's bad news for Brown
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
Keller: Moulton running against Markey in Senate race is about age
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Keller: Janet Mills enters Maine Senate race with a term limit promise
Maine Governor Janet Mills' run for Senate comes with an unusual promise - she will only serve one six-year term.
Offbeat
More Offbeat
Boston man jumps into freezing Charles River to rescue his dog
A Boston man says he's lucky to be alive after jumping into the Charles River to save his dog.
Little Joe, gorilla that once escaped zoo, is leaving Boston
Little Joe the gorilla is leaving Boston after decades at the Franklin Park Zoo.
Unusual killer whale "Old Thom" seen near Boston
There's been another sighting of an unusual killer whale named Old Thom in the waters off Massachusetts.
Ludlow soccer coach to help youth sports with lottery win
A soccer coach in Ludlow, Massachusetts plans to pay it forward after winning big on a lottery scratch ticket.
NH rock climbing area partially closed over territorial falcons
The Rumney Rocks Climbing Area is partially closed as nesting peregrine falcons could attack rock climbers.
New England Living
More New England Living
See panoramic views of Boston's skyline from Spectacle Island
Spectacle Island in Boston Harbor is a 114-acre destination just 4 miles from downtown Boston.
St. Benedict Classical Academy is a modern school with a historic aesthetic
A modern school with a historic aesthetic, St. Benedict Classical Academy in Natick blends contemporary design with timeless style.
What it's like to be a Revolutionary War reenactor
The Lexington Minute Men represent the original colonial militia who fought in the first battle of the American Revolution.
Desert of Maine blends history, science, and outdoor adventure
In the middle of Maine's forests lies the Desert of Maine, a surprising stretch of rolling sand dunes formed when farming practices exposed ancient glacial sand.
Boston artist Jill Rosenwald makes name for herself with handcrafted pottery
Known for her vibrant, handcrafted pottery, Boston artist Jill Rosenwald has made a name for herself in the industry.