Keller @ Large: Fire Sprinklers Worth The Cost?
Jon Keller ponders whether fire sprinklers are worth the price.
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Jon Keller ponders whether fire sprinklers are worth the price.
Seven people were killed in a fire that tore through a three-story apartment building in Lowell on Thursday.
Firefighters are battling a fire at Eastham Beach near Dyre Prince Road.
A truck carrying 7,000 pounds of lobster slammed into an MBTA rail bridge in Westwood early Tuesday morning, sparking a fire and huge problems for commuters.
Witnesses reported hearing an explosion before a fire on Wigglesworth Street in Boston.
A woman was stabbed several times by her girlfriend inside their apartment in Lawrence on Saturday morning before the building was set on fire, police said.
Firefighters battled a large fire in an abandoned building in Lynn on Thursday afternoon.
Stoneham police say they are investigating an apparent marijuana growing operation that was discovered after a home caught fire.
The medical examiner has released the official cause of death for two Boston firefighters killed in a fire on Beacon Street in March.
A firefighter was injured when flames swept through a home in Billerica Saturday morning.
Thirteen people were injured in an overnight fire in Dennisport, officials say.
One firefighter was treated for smoke inhalation and another suffered a leg injury after a fire in West Roxbury.
A fire leveled a maintenance garage that housed about $1 million worth of golf course equipment at the Thomson Country Club Golf Course in North Reading early Saturday morning.
Court records show that a Manchester, New Hampshire, couple was strangled five days before firefighters found their bodies in their burning home.
Research has found significantly higher rates of respiratory, digestive and urinary cancers in firefighters than in the general population.
Investigators say multiple fires were set inside a Brentwood, New Hampshire home after a police officer was shot and killed.
Shots were fired just before a fire and explosion raged through a home in southern New Hampshire Monday afternoon.
A Haverhill mother is recovering from surgery after jumping from a burning building with her son in her arms.
About 40 people are looking for a new place to live after a fire tore through a Salem apartment complex overnight.
State Police say the taxi driver killed in Monday's fiery crash on the Zakim Bridge had a flat tire shortly before a tractor-trailer slammed into her cab.
he New Hampshire Attorney General's office has identified a man whose body was found inside a burning mobile home in Seabrook last month.
A person was found dead in a Methuen home early Monday morning after a fire was put out there.
Boston firefighters say it was "inexcusable" that a parked BMW was blocking a fire hydrant near the scene of an 8-alarm fire in East Boston Wednesday night. Firefighters smashed through the driver and passenger windows to feed a hose through. The hose still had a kink in it, so bystanders helped firefighters lift and bounce the car away from the curb.
The friend of a driver who had his car windows smashed out by firefighters in East Boston on Wednesday evening says the vehicle was only two days old.
Firefighters were battling an 8-alarm blaze on Lexington Street in East Boston.
The Boston Marathon is finally paying runners who were due prize money after other runners who finished ahead of them were later disqualified for doping.
The Red Sox have been rumored to be making a push to sign Juan Soto, and they've reportedly made their official offer.
If you missed a score from one of the many, many high school football games in Massachusetts from Thanksgiving week, we have them here!
A hearing in the Karen Read case was held Tuesday inside a Massachusetts courtroom as prosecutors seek new evidence.
It didn't take Kristaps Porzingis long to remind his Boston Celtics teammates what they've been missing.
One of the strongest storms we've seen in quite a while will bring rain and snow on Thanksgiving.
A hearing in the Karen Read case was held Tuesday inside a Massachusetts courtroom as prosecutors seek new evidence.
The Boston Marathon is finally paying runners who were due prize money after other runners who finished ahead of them were later disqualified for doping.
The Red Sox have been rumored to be making a push to sign Juan Soto, and they've reportedly made their official offer.
Striking teachers are going without pay, as school committee members say it's illegal to pay an employee who is on strike.
The FDA sent a warning letter flagging "significant violations" of manufacturing regulations for Tom's of Maine toothpaste.
Cheese processed at plant in Lena, Illinois, may be tainted by bacteria that can cause serious and fatal infections.
Young or old, Democrat or Republican, a majority of Americans say this presidential election is stressing them out.
Researchers at a Massachusetts hospital have discovered a new sign that could indicate whether someone has a concussion and it's literally a shaking of the head.
Several hospitals have failed to come to an agreement with the second-largest health insurer in Massachusetts, Point32Health.
Detective Lieutenant Brian Tully was disciplined for failing to supervise investigators who sent inappropriate text messages during Karen Read's investigation.
WBZ-TV's I-Team has uncovered a third attempted land grab by thieves in Massachusetts, this time in West Yarmouth.
Pink cocaine has reportedly made its way to the Boston area, federal investigators told WBZ-TV's I-Team.
Some Winthrop residents are pushing back against a law requiring Massachusetts communities with T access to allow the development of multifamily units to help with the housing crunch. All of it now could soon be up to voters to decide.
A Springfield man says he gave police evidence that points to another suspect in the Boston Strangler investigation - not Albert DeSalvo.
Now that Question 2 has passed, removing MCAS as a graduation requirement in Massachusetts schools, what are the standards for high school graduation?
Massachusetts voters approved ballot questions on the auditor's authority and the MCAS, but lawmakers may still tinker with them.
Donald Trump won 75 cities and towns in Massachusetts in the 2024 election. Eleven of them voted Democrat four years ago.
If you were looking for surprises, the 2024 election likely wasn't for you.
John Deaton said he believes Sen. Elizabeth Warren is creating divisiveness in the state
The CEO of TJ Maxx says President-elect Trump's tariffs plan could be good for business.
The maker of Bell's Seasoning says its stuffing won't be in stores for Thanksgiving this year.
The Museum of Ice Cream will open its doors this December in Boston's Seaport neighborhood.
It appears Tree House Brewing Company has big plans to expand in Boston, according to filings with the city.
Here's where to find Veterans Day 2024 free food offers and discounts at restaurants in 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.
The Red Sox have been rumored to be making a push to sign Juan Soto, and they've reportedly made their official offer.
If you missed a score from one of the many, many high school football games in Massachusetts from Thanksgiving week, we have them here!
It didn't take Kristaps Porzingis long to remind his Boston Celtics teammates what they've been missing.
Jayson Tatum scored 20 points and the Boston Celtics made 22 3-pointers in a 126-94 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night.
New England Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers has been removed from the Commissioner Exempt List, the NFL announced Monday.
Researchers spotted a right whale in Cape Cod Bay exhibiting behavior that is typically seen later in the season.
The Lizzie Borden House in Fall River has landed on USA Today's Top 10 list of the best haunted hotels.
New York City is officially legalizing jaywalking. Is it time for Boston to do the same?
Boston is looking to give new life to the historic bear dens in Franklin Park.
The massive comet that's starting to become visible in the night sky won't stick around for too long.