Firefighters left without fire hydrants during Salem brush fires due to water main break
A water main break left crews without pivotal fire hydrants as they attempted to get brush fires under control in Salem.
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A water main break left crews without pivotal fire hydrants as they attempted to get brush fires under control in Salem.
Why are we smelling fires in Salem all the way down in Boston? It has to do with a temperature "inversion" in the atmosphere.
Residents across Massachusetts are struggling with poor air quality caused by the brush fires burning through Salem and Middleton on Monday.
Brush fires burned for most of the weekend in Salem. WBZ-TV's Penny Kmitt reports.
With less than two months to go before the holiday season, the organizers of "Shop with a Cop" in Massachusetts are looking for donations to support hundreds of children.
With less than two months to go before the holiday season, the organizers of "Shop with a Cop" in Massachusetts are looking for donations to support hundreds of children.
A Plum Island resident anonymously donated $1 million to save the iconic Pink House.
A Reading police officer was struck by a pickup truck while conducting a traffic stop on Saturday night.
Ballot Question 5 in Massachusetts would increase the minimum wage for tipped workers.
Ballot Question 5 in Massachusetts would increase the minimum wage for tipped workers. WBZ-TV's Laura Haefeli reports.
WBZ TV's Levan Reid reports from Gillette Stadium where Patriots owner Robert Kraft met with fans at the team's pro shop Friday.
WBZ's Breana Pitts spoke to the CEO of a commercial services and construction company in Billerica about the growing trades industry.
Susan B. Merry created her brand, Inner Joy, for older women who want to feel comfortable and confident in their active wear. WBZ-TV's Breana Pitts reports.
What better way to celebrate Halloween than a dog costume parade, a "Hocus Pocus" themed tour, a spooky museum party and a festival dedicated to all things pumpkin spice?
Ballot Question 4 in Massachusetts would legalize and regulate the use of some psychedelic drugs.
The drought in Massachusetts could be a sign that there might be significantly less snow coming this winter
Nearly 34-precent of registered voters in Massachusetts voted early, according to the state.
There are some supernatural tales at the Cutler Majestic Theater in Boston. WBZ TV's Chris Tanaka reports.
Ballot Question 3 in Massachusetts is asking voters to decide if rideshare drivers should have the right to form unions.
Question 3 is one of the ballot questions Massachusetts voters will be deciding on this year and it involves rideshare drivers for companies like Uber and Lyft. WBZ-TV's Laura Haefeli reports.
A "yes" vote would end the mandate requiring students to pass the 10th grade MCAS exam to graduate high school.
WBZ TV's Breana Pitts reports on a new promotional fundraiser that leaves your car smelling like pumpkin spice.
Ballot Question 1 in Massachusetts is about the state Auditor's authority to audit the Legislature.
WBZ-TV Meteorologists Terry Eliasen and Jacob Wycoff discuss why the weather has been so warm this fall, and what to expect this winter.
Jarrod Hegarty, 32, of Townsend, was arrested by heavily armed police early Monday morning in Fitchburg. WBZ-TV's Jordyn Jagolinzer reports.
While the Celtics were at the White House Thursday celebrating their championship, high school students from across Massachusetts gathered in their practice gym in Allston to discuss race, religion, and discrimination.
A red-tailed hawk is fighting for its life in Massachusetts, the latest predatory bird to fall victim to ingesting a controversial rodenticide.
How much total snow is Massachusetts forecast to get this winter? The WBZ NEXT Weather team shares their predictions.
As teacher strikes continue in three North Shore communities in Massachusetts, non-union employees at the schools like bus drivers and cafeteria workers are still hard at work.
The Boston Celtics will be welcomed to the White House by President Joe Biden on Thursday to celebrate the franchise's 18th NBA Championship.
How much total snow is Massachusetts forecast to get this winter? The WBZ NEXT Weather team shares their predictions.
The Boston Celtics will be welcomed to the White House by President Joe Biden on Thursday to celebrate the franchise's 18th NBA Championship.
Boston police are investigating the theft of $250,000 worth of jewelry from a locker at a high end spa and salon in Copley Square Tuesday afternoon.
A red-tailed hawk is fighting for its life in Massachusetts, the latest predatory bird to fall victim to ingesting a controversial rodenticide.
As teacher strikes continue in three North Shore communities in Massachusetts, non-union employees at the schools like bus drivers and cafeteria workers are still hard at work.
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 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.
Seven Stop & Shop stores in Massachusetts will be closing permanently on Oct. 31.
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 Boston Celtics will be welcomed to the White House by President Joe Biden on Thursday to celebrate the franchise's 18th NBA Championship.
Cole Strange is back at practice for the New England Patriots, and detailed his frustrating recovery from a right knee injury that has sidelined him for nearly a year.
The New England Patriots will make their annual trip to South Beach this weekend to take on the Miami Dolphins.
Bruins GM Don Sweeney said "change is hard," but he believes it was the right time to fire head coach Jim Montgomery as the team struggles early in the season.
The defending NBA champions held off the league's hottest team on Tuesday night in Boston.
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.