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Students at UMass Dartmouth got an amazing graduation gift from their commencement speaker.
Kat Cheesebro is passionate about leading her team to an undefeated season. She is this week's BZ's MVP.
A 5-year-old girl was left on a school bus for hours. WBZ-TV's Tammy Mutasa reports.
A family is demanding answers after a 5-year-old girl was left alone on a school bus for hours Thursday in Dartmouth.
They're the first team from Massachusetts to make it to the competition in more than 20 years.
On Tuesday, 22-year-old Danasia Sampson, also a UMass Dartmouth student, was arraigned on motor vehicle homicide charges.
WBZ-TV's Chris Tanaka reports.
For the first time in more than 20 years, a New England high school marching band is heading to Indianapolis for the Grand National Championship.
WBZ-TV's Mike Sullivan reports.
A UMass-Dartmouth student has been formally charged with motor vehicle homicide in the death of another student on campus earlier this year.
A UMass-Dartmouth student has been formally charged with motor vehicle homicide in the death of another student on campus earlier this year.
The Bristol County District Attorney cited the driver they say hit and killed a UMass-Dartmouth freshman.
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Dartmouth Police are asking the public for any information about a man who stole a toilet from Home Depot last week
The suspect was captured on camera stealing a toilet over the weekend.
The sheriff said he hopes the new position will reduce recidivism.
The school said it has purchased 10 portable speed bumps and has more improvements planned.
The school said it has purchased 10 portable speed bumps and has more improvements planned.
A standoff at the Bristol County House of Corrections would have been much worse if not for the quick actions of staff at the facility, Sheriff Paul Heroux said.
The Bristol County House of Corrections was on lockdown Friday after inmates caused significant damage to a housing unit while they were being moved.
The Bristol County Sheriff's Office confirmed there was an "incident" at the House of Corrections in Dartmouth Friday morning.
Tuition will be increased by 2.5% across all UMass campuses and room and board increase varies per campus.
After Frank Petillo Jr. was killed after being hit by a fellow stuck on Ring Road, the university says it's implementing several measures to improve pedestrian safety.
A freshman at UMass Dartmouth was struck and killed by a car on campus Thursday.
Police have issued an Amber Alert for 6-month old Grayson Benson, who was kidnapped along with his mother, 23-year-old Hannah Benson, in Dartmouth.
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An incredible season continued for Jarren Duran on Tuesday, when the Red Sox outfielder took home MVP honors of the 2024 MLB All-Star Game.
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Homeless migrant families were dropped off at an MBTA stop because emergency shelters are full and they had nowhere to go.
For the second time this year, a flamingo has been spotted on Cape Cod.
Several Nantucket beaches were closed on Tuesday while crews worked to clean up "large floating debris and fiberglass shards" from a broken wind turbine blade.
It's not the heat, it's the humidity. Actually, right now, it's both in Massachusetts.
Jarren Duran turned some heads in his first All-Star Game, hitting a tiebreaking two-run homer for the American League and being awarded the MVP trophy.
A new survey found that more than 50% of Gen Z are using TikTok for health advice.
One area that's often overlooked when we talk about extreme heat is its impact on medications, and many drugs don't do well in warm temperatures.
Experts say that while pelvic floor issues are common for women after childbirth they should not have to live with pelvic discomfort.
A new program at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester is offering women a unique chance to receive postpartum care at home.
Tahjana Lewis suffered burns to her chest, arms and legs, according to a recent lawsuit the Connecticut woman filed.
Blupoint Healthcare employees say their paychecks finally cleared at the bank.
An 84-year-old Navy veteran paid a shop thousands of dollars for a headstone. Two years later he still had nothing, until he reached out to WBZ's Call For Action.
Just days after the judge in the Karen Read case announced a mistrial, lawyers for the Mansfield woman are now looking to dismiss two of the charges against her.
The I-Team's Call for Action helped an Ipswich woman who spent years trying to get to the bottom of a mistake that was affecting her credit score.
A reformed romance scammer is speaking out, sharing with the I-Team how he got women to send him tens of thousands of dollars.
Jon Keller says Donald Trump chose not to unite the nation by selecting Ohio Senator JD Vance as his running mate.
Jon Keller takes a look at the short-term political implications of the Trump assassination attempt.
Longtime Everett Mayor Carlo DeMaria says a proposed soccer stadium is a key part of the solution to dwindling commercial revenues.
While the race for the White House has been mostly focused on President Biden and his widely-panned debate performance, his challenger Donald Trump is now breaking his post-debate silence.
Two big meetings were held in Washington Tuesday as House and Senate Democrats gathered separately to talk about President Biden and the future his candidacy.
Yankee Candle is laying off about 100 workers in Massachusetts amid a decline in the fragrance business.
Stop & Shop says it will be closing 32 stores this year and eight of them are in Massachusetts.
Thanks in part to an anonymous $5.2 million donation, the West Newton Cinema is likely to be saved from being demolished.
Bob's Stores, a discount clothing retailer with locations in Massachusetts and Connecticut, is going out of business.
Two New England pizza places were named among the best in the country by The New York Times.
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.
An incredible season continued for Jarren Duran on Tuesday, when the Red Sox outfielder took home MVP honors of the 2024 MLB All-Star Game.
Jarren Duran turned some heads in his first All-Star Game, hitting a tiebreaking two-run homer for the American League and being awarded the MVP trophy.
The Boston Red Sox selected D'Angelo Ortiz in the 19th round. He's the son of Hall of Fame slugger David Ortiz.
The Patriots will hit the field for their first practice of training camp in just one week, kicking off a season of hope and intrigue for the franchise.
Bruce Bochy of the host Rangers became the first manager to win World Series titles and All-Star Games in both leagues.
For the second time this year, a flamingo has been spotted on Cape Cod.
The Coast Guard came to the rescue of Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy after his boat lost power off Nantucket.
A humpback whale was caught on video leaping out of the water in Kittery, Maine.
Harvard researchers suggest intelligent beings concealed on Earth could be responsible for UFO sightings.
The MSPCA says goats can be goofy and fun pets - and you don't need to be an experienced farmer to adopt one.