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Worcester Public Schools to end school year early due to heat wave
Worcester Public Schools are closed Thursday due to the heat wave hitting Massachusetts.
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Worcester Public Schools are closed Thursday due to the heat wave hitting Massachusetts.
With temps climbing into the 90s, people need to be careful, one doctor explains. WBZ-TV's Juli McDonald reports.
Authorities ask people to take care of each other - and their pets - at a heat wave comes to New England.
Authorities ask people to take care of each other - and their pets - at a heat wave comes to New England. WBZ-TV's Paul Burton reports.
Meteorologist Jacob Wycoff has your latest heat wave forecast for the Boston area.
Some areas are expected to see a longevity of dangerous heat that "has not been experienced in decades," forecasters said.
Meteorologist Jacob Wycoff has your latest forecast for the Boston area.
Jacob Wycoff has your latest weather forecast.
A heat wave is forecast to bring dangerously hot temperatures to the Midwest and Northeast this week.
WBZ-TV's Eric Fisher has an updated weather forecast.
WBZ's Alyssa Andrews has your latest weather forecast.
A new study from JAMA Cardiology finds that extreme heat from climate change poses higher risks to heart health.
WBZ's Alyssa Andrews has your latest weather forecast.
Powerful storms left a trail of devastation in their wake after spawning possible tornadoes in parts of Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas overnight.
People who have experienced extreme weather are especially likely to say climate change needs to be addressed right away.
Hottest day; Hurricane Lee; One Chip Challenge changes; Heat dismisses some schools; Brockton school money investigation
Heat Advisory; ‘One Chip Challenge’ concerns; Brockton school deficit; Chronically absent students
Data from NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration show July 2023 was hotter than any month on record.
Ten city pools in Boston are closed due to staffing or maintenance issues.
Ten city pools in Boston are closed due to staffing or maintenance issues. WBZ-TV's Beth Germano reports.
During this heat wave, 10 of the city's 18 public pools are closed.
New England is bracing for a heat wave, as temperatures are expected to soar into the 90s on Thursday and Friday.
The city of Boston has declared a heat emergency and cooling centers will be open. WBZ-TV's Tammy Mutasa reports.
Be prepared for severe thunderstorms and the potential for a few tornadoes Thursday afternoon and evening.
With another heat wave just days away, HVAC companies are being overwhelmed with service calls. WBZ-TV's Paul Burton reports.
Joshua Levy has announced he is stepping down as the United States Attorney for the District of Massachusetts.
What was once an unstable building, may soon be a hotel in Chinatown. Only, the future is as shaky as the past.
Current and former public sector workers in Massachusetts are hailing the passage of the Social Security Fairness Act.
The Ice Castles of New Hampshire are opening early this year.
While Jerod Mayo is gone after one season as head coach, Eliot Wolf will remain the Patriots' Vice President of Player Personnel
The forecast for Massachusetts is cold and windy, and we're tracking a potential snowstorm for the weekend.
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft held a press conference on Monday.
The Boston Calling lineup for the 2025 music festival is out.
Massachusetts State Trooper Michael Proctor, the lead investigator in the Karen Read case, will sit before a trial board to face allegations of misconduct.
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft has already made the biggest decision of the offseason, firing head coach Jerod Mayo on Sunday. Now he's got to find someone to turn the franchise around.
A Massachusetts doctor said he welcomes the surgeon general's proposal to add warning labels to alcohol about the links to cancer but some business owners are concerned this will affect their sales.
Massachusetts is seeing an increase in reported norovirus cases this season compared to the previous year.
A 6-year-old boy has RSV, strep throat, and pneumonia. His mother never thought a cough could escalate so fast.
Minnesota Vikings legend Randy Moss will step away from his broadcasting role at ESPN "to focus on a personal health challenge," the network announced Friday.
If beauty products are on your Christmas list this year, one Massachusetts doctor is urging you to check labels for ingredients that may be hazardous to your health.
If you carry a credit card balance, beware. You'll be paying a lot more for those Christmas gifts due to rising interest rates.
A family visiting Boston left behind a videotape with precious memories in their rental car.
A Cape Cod woman reached out to the I-Team's Call for Action after struggling to get her health insurance provider to approve an overnight hospital stay for a major surgical procedure.
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.
Veteran political reporter Gin Dumcius of CommonWealth Beacon previewed the upcoming legislative session and other key 2025 topics in Massachusetts politics.
By beating Ted Kennedy in 1980, Jon Keller says Jimmy Carter opened the door for Michael Dukakis, Paul Tsongas and John Kerry.
Jon Keller said Jimmy Carter is a worthy study in what makes a great American great.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey says her top priorities heading in 2025 are transportation and housing.
In a year-end interview with WBZ-TV, Gov. Maura Healey had a message for the handful of Massachusetts communities that designate themselves as "sanctuary" cities for immigrants: "We are not a sanctuary state."
Many stores and supermarkets in Massachusetts are open Christmas Eve but closing early.
Holiday shoppers his the malls on Saturday to get last-minute gifts and a little bit of holiday cheer.
A romance bookstore - the first in the Boston area - has opened its doors in Cambridge, giving fans of the genre the chance to revel in romantic reads.
Ocean State Job Lot announced this week it is taking over another Christmas Tree Shops location, this one in North Attleboro.
Massachusetts is getting closer to allowing pot cafes and other sites for social marijuana consumption.
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.
While Jerod Mayo is gone after one season as head coach, Eliot Wolf will remain the Patriots' Vice President of Player Personnel
The New England Patriots are wasting no time in their head-coaching search, reportedly requesting an interview with Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson.
Jerod Mayo is out as head coach of the Patriots after just one season, but there is plenty of blame to go around in New England.
One day after firing head coach Jerod Mayo, New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft took the podium at Gillette Stadium and shouldered the blame for a disappointing 2024 season.
Bo Hovart scored his second goal of the game on a breakaway 3:10 into overtime and the New York Islanders snapped a three-game skid with a 5-4 win over the Boston Bruins on Sunday night.
Centuries-old angels have been uncovered at the Old North Church in Boston, made famous by Paul Revere's midnight ride.
A dog trainer in Massachusetts managed to create the perfect "dog nativity scene" that's going viral on social media.
Good Samaritans came to the rescue of a 20-year-old blind cat who was seen floating on a piece of ice in Westford.
The Mount Washington Observatory shared photos of staff members hanging ten on "rime ice" formations.
A unique ATM tree in Greenfield, Massachusetts was hit by thieves in a heist.