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Students at UMass Dartmouth got an amazing graduation gift from their commencement speaker.
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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.
Newton murders arrest; Tunnel closure hampers fire crews; Toilet thief caught on camera; 7-Day forecast
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.
If you have limited laundry room space, there are a variety of stacked washer and dryer units that are perfect.
Boston Celtics majority owner Wyc Grousbeck is planning to sell his stake in the team within the next year.
The Celtics are extending a key member of their championship team, agreeing to terms with Derrick White.
The Boston Bruins have made a splash in NHL free agency, reportedly agreeing to terms with defenseman Nikita Zadorov and center Elias Lindholm.
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that former President Donald Trump is entitled to immunity from federal prosecution for official actions he took while in office.
The jury in the Karen Read murder trial told the judge Monday it is "deeply divided" and cannot reach a verdict after 23 hours of deliberations so far.
Boston Celtics majority owner Wyc Grousbeck is planning to sell his stake in the team, ESPN reported on Monday.
The Celtics are extending a key member of their championship team, agreeing to terms with Derrick White.
The Boston Bruins have made a splash in NHL free agency, reportedly agreeing to terms with defenseman Nikita Zadorov and center Elias Lindholm.
This year, many communities across Massachusetts are holding fireworks displays for July 4. See if your town is on the list.
The FDA said its study better simulated how commercial milk processing kills the bird flu virus, H5N1.
A new study from Harvard Business School shows why there should be more women managers in the workplace.
Dania Furniture recalls Hayden bookcase sold nationwide after an unanchored unit fell over, killing a 4-year-old.
"We can serve payers very effectively from the footprint that remains," CEO Tim Wentworth says of the coming Walgreens closures.
Although there has been skepticism around plant-based meat, Canadian researchers have found that it's the better option when it comes to getting in your protein.
A reformed romance scammer is speaking out, sharing with the I-Team how he got women to send him tens of thousands of dollars.
The I-Team's Call for Action came to the aid of a Waltham woman who paid thousands for a procedure to help her lose fat.
Records show Massachusetts police departments typically and legally sell back or trade in their guns to dealers when they're no longer used by officers.
A woman told WBZ-TV's I-Team she believes she was raped by a killer just weeks before two bodies were found in Brockton in 2014.
The I-Team uncovered a posting on a Massachusetts State Police Instagram account that used a song with racial slurs and talked about guns.
Massachusetts Secretary of State William Galvin spoke to WBZ-TV about his concerns over public distrust in the election process.
Jon Keller said Trump's delivery in his first debate was crisp and forceful, while Biden's presentation was halting, his voice raspy.
A bombshell report on the global EV marketplace finds 46% of American EV drivers are so fed up with charging and mobility issues, they're ready to switch back to gas-powered vehicles.
Massachusetts State Auditor Diana DiZoglio hopes voters will empower her by approving the initiative petition.
Diana DiZoglio wants to perform an audit of the Massachusetts legislature, but has been met with pushback.
Two New England pizza places were named among the best in the country by The New York Times.
Great Wolf Lodge Mashantucket is set to open in 2025 next to Foxwoods in Connecticut.
In a humble space in Hyde Park, a local company is on a mission to fix how flour is made.
At a time when store closures are surging, the parent company of TJ Maxx and Marshalls is talking about opening hundreds of new stores.
Takeda is planning to lay off more than 600 people in Cambridge and Lexington, Massachusetts
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.
Boston Celtics majority owner Wyc Grousbeck is planning to sell his stake in the team within the next year.
The Celtics are extending a key member of their championship team, agreeing to terms with Derrick White.
The Boston Bruins have made a splash in NHL free agency, reportedly agreeing to terms with defenseman Nikita Zadorov and center Elias Lindholm.
Rafael Devers hit a two-run homer, Jarren Duran added a solo shot and the Boston Red Sox ended San Diego's five-game winning streak with a 4-1 victory on Sunday.
Two men from Massachusetts are headed to Paris for the 2024 Olympics.
The MSPCA says goats can be goofy and fun pets - and you don't need to be an experienced farmer to adopt one.
Twenty-three sets of twins have graduated from Pollard Middle School in Needham.
A Nantucket restaurant and store has sold two scratch tickets worth more than $1 million this year.
The Stephen Bryant house in Plympton was built in 1669.
A fisherman in Dennis may have captured the first pictures of a wild flamingo in Massachusetts.