'Distractology 101' Class Teaches Students Dangers Of Distracted Driving
There is a new class being offered at Newton South High School, conducted in what looks like a yellow Winnebago with the words 'Distractology 101' on the side.
There is a new class being offered at Newton South High School, conducted in what looks like a yellow Winnebago with the words 'Distractology 101' on the side.
Maybe it's not the state's most pressing problem, but there are now two competing bills on Beacon Hill that would designate the state's official rock song.
Congress and the White House have just four days to stop $85 billion in automatic spending cuts, known as the sequester.
A snow plow driver in Lowell was fired Friday for posting a video of himself burying parked cars and bragging about it during the blizzard earlier this month.
The New England Shooter's Warehouse was packed with patrons for its grand opening on Friday.
A local plow driver seems to enjoy completely boxing in other cars during snowstorms.
As Nate Fujita's uncle took the stand Thursday morning, the usually stoic Fujita broke down in tears.
Prosecutors continued to build their case Wednesday against the Wayland High graduate standing trial for killing his ex-girlfriend.
Lauren Astley's mother wept quietly in the courtroom Tuesday as she saw video of her daughter at work at the Natick Mall on the last day of her life.
Flanked by Mayor Tom Menino and Congressman Mike Capuano Monday, Sen. Elizabeth Warren spoke about the need to avoid sequestration in two weeks and the automatic federal budget cuts that could be devastating to medical research across the country.
Quincy is known as the "City Of Presidents," so WBZ NewsRadio 1030's Carl Stevens took a trip there this President's Day to conduct an informal poll of residents.
Mayor Menino says he is furious over reports of cars being vandalized in city neighborhoods after the cars parked in spots that someone else had shoveled out and attempted to reserve with a space saver.
The Northshoremen Barbershop Quartet made a stop at the Salem State University Enterprise Center Thursday to deliver a Valentine's Day song.
Local students were returning to school Wednesday after the blizzard wreaked havoc on local roads and crews worked to clear school grounds.
Residents of an apartment building on Crawford Street were evacuated Monday night after a partial roof collapse.
Public works crews were still clearing streets and sidewalks across the city Monday, two days after the Blizzard of 2013. Now they'll be getting some help from "strike teams."
It was December 2007 when a huge storm struck late morning dumping about a foot on snow on the Boston area and grinding traffic to a halt.
Boston is one of the ten most traffic-congested cities in the country, coming in at number five in a new survey.
Two girls were hurt after they were hit by a car near their school in Roxbury Monday morning.
A Billerica sixth grader wants all the schools in town to return to the alphabet grading system.
U.S. Sen. John Kerry embarked on a farewell tour of Massachusetts on Thursday, a day before he formally steps down from the office he's held for nearly three decades to become the nation's next secretary of state.
Congressman Stephen Lynch says he's ready to jump in the race for the United State Senate seat vacated by Secretary of State John Kerry.
Governor Deval Patrick has chosen his former Chief of Staff to fill John Kerry's Senate seat until a special election is held in June.
A woman whose husband and son both were convicted in the death of a Derry, N.H., handyman, says new evidence suggests her son is innocent.
The key prosecution witness in the trials of two men accused of killing a toddler and three adults during a drug robbery in Boston in September 2010 has been sentenced to 16-18 years in prison.
People in Townsend, Massachusetts are pitching in to get relief supplies to people impacted by Hurricane Helene.
A helpline has been launched in K-12 schools in Massachusetts to provide legal assistance to parents whose children are experiencing antisemitism.
Local legend Donna Summer has been immortalized in a giant mural in Nubian Square.
A group of 11 friends are relieved to be home after a bachelorette party turned into a harrowing, life-threatening experience.
A wildlife rescue group and its supporters are protesting a decision by authorities to release "Nibi" the beaver back into the wild.
A group of 11 friends are relieved to be home after a bachelorette party turned into a harrowing, life-threatening experience.
A wildlife rescue group and its supporters are protesting a decision by authorities to release "Nibi" the beaver back into the wild
Local legend Donna Summer has been immortalized in a giant mural in Nubian Square.
Alan Stec was arrested in an alleged road rage incident in East Bridgewater on Sunday.
Bruins president Cam Neely commented on Jeremy Swayman's contract stalemate with the team on Monday, and sounded pretty irked that nothing has been resolved.
A viewer asks Dr. Mallika Marshall about how to treat shaving cuts.
Scientists have found a clue as to why perimenopausal women have trouble sleeping.
A leading group of pediatricians is outlining new recommendations on opioid use in children.
Dr. Mallika Marshall is answering a viewer question on whether you can get vaccinated while having a cold.
There is concern over the newest weight loss drugs sparking eating disorders in teens.
In the wake of Enrique Delgado-Garcia's death following a boxing training exercise with the Massachusetts State Police, the I-Team uncovered a similar case decades ago where a recruit died after excessive police training.
Relief may be on the way for hundreds of drivers in Massachusetts, who lost their commercial driver's licenses due to violations from decades ago.
Valuable land in Concord, Massachusetts was stolen from a couple. Now a home is being built there against their wishes.
Enrique Delgado-Garcia died after he was injured during a boxing exercise at the Massachusetts State Police Academy.
A former classmate of the Massachusetts State Police recruit who died after an incident at the academy says he was subject to hazing and harassment.
Researcher Diane Hessan is looking at voter reactions to the debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump.
New polling shows Vice President Kamala Harris has opened up a big lead over former President Donald Trump with a key voting group -- women.
After Meta announced it's launching Instagram for teens, one woman whose daughter died after buying drugs on social media, said the move is too little too late.
WBZ-TV political analyst Jon Keller looks at the key moments of the debate between presidential candidates Donald Trump and Kamala Harris.
During an interview on the Sunday edition of "Keller At Large," Massachusetts AFL-CIO president Chrissy Lynch talked about the state of labor in Massachusetts.
Toy and game maker Hasbro is looking at moving its headquarters from Rhode Island to downtown Boston, according to a new report.
Nearly 900 hotel workers at four Boston hotels went on strike Sunday morning.
The Market Basket owner is thanking employees with surprise bonuses, 10 years after unprecedented protests and walkouts.
Dunkin's fall menu includes a $6 meal deal and a coffee milk beverage inspired by the state of Rhode Island.
Stop & Shop will soon stop selling cigarettes and other tobacco products at all stores.
Host Rachel Holt talks with their CEO about their distinct connection to Newport and what sets them apart as a "brewstillery."
Newport's Castle Hill Inn is one of the area's most coveted destinations offering visitors spectacular views, luxurious accommodations, and unique dining experiences.
Founded in 2014 with a mission of preserving, celebrating and sharing automotive history, the Audrain Automobile Museum is a must-stop destination for both car enthusiasts and Newport visitors alike.
Host Rachel Holt joins Prezza Mixologist Craig Carpenter in Boston's North End for a hot new twist on a classic cocktail that's bound to be the next big hit.
Chef Delphin Gomes joins host Rachel Holt in the test kitchen to show off his latest creations and the art of merging design with chocolate.
Jerod Mayo and the Patriots have a plan in place for rookie quarterback Drake Maye, but Bill Belichick has no idea what that plan is.
Bruins president Cam Neely commented on Jeremy Swayman's contract stalemate with the team on Monday, and sounded pretty irked that nothing has been resolved.
Jerod Mayo said that Jacoby Brissett is "100 percent" the Patriots' starting quarterback.
One Patriots legend doesn't want to see Drake Maye starting games for New England until late November.
After the Patriots fell to 1-3 on the season, head coach Jerod Mayo said that Jacoby Brissett is still the team's starting quarterback "at this point."
The giant flying Joro spider was nowhere to be found in Boston on Thursday.
A Joro spider has made it to Massachusetts. The giant, venomous arachnid was spotted in Boston's Beacon Hill neighborhood.
Southern yellowjackets, considered a more aggressive species, have been observed in Massachusetts.
A case deciding who gets to keep the ring when an engagement breaks down is being argued before the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court.
A pair of siblings from Massachusetts are officially "Lucky for Life."