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Missing mother found dead in recycling bin at Medford home
The body of 61-year-old Barbara Novaes was found by police inside a recycling container under her porch.
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The body of 61-year-old Barbara Novaes was found by police inside a recycling container under her porch.
A major police presence at a home in Medford that connected to a woman who has been reported missing by her family.
Several people rushed out of their homes late Thursday night to pull a driver from the burning wreckage of an SUV after a violent crash in a front yard in Medford.
Chenghai Xue, the man charged with killing his nephew in a courthouse parking lot, will be arraigned Friday for murder.
Tufts University and local police searched for hours and went room by room through multiple buildings looking for the caller.
The MBTA said the reduced routes are a result of driver and rider shortages and bus service is prioritized where ridership is steady.
Brooke Rosselle has serious head trauma from a Saturday night hit and run.
The 22-year-old victim and her boyfriend were getting out of the car.
Police in Massachusetts and New Hampshire have dealt with dozens of calls in recent days for damage caused by ice chunks flying from vehicles.
An SUV went over a guardrail and smashed into a tree at the corner of Roosevelt Circle and Westwood Avenue.
Several communities in Massachusetts are dealing with COVID staffing issues ahead of a storm that could bring up to eight inches of snow to parts of the state Friday morning.
An alleged drunk driver crashed his truck through the sidewalk at the Wellington MBTA station in Medford on Thursday.
A car crashed into a COVID-19 testing tent outside a Medford Urgent Care center on Tuesday morning.
Police in Burlington, Medford and Everett are searching for a group of brazen thieves connected to a string of jewelry store robberies.
Medford's mayor has apologized for a public Hanukkah menorah display that many in the Jewish community view as antisemitic.
Brady McCue, the man charged with sexually assaulting a woman last week in a brutal attack in the Middlesex Fells Reservation, has been ordered to undergo a mental health evaluation.
A woman was sexually assaulted at the Middlesex Fells Reservation in Medford Friday morning.
A crash in Medford left two people trapped briefly inside their car Sunday night.
Julianne Nicholson, a native of Medford, won her first Emmy award Sunday night.
Massachusetts State Police said a hit-and-run driver slammed into a Medford family that was out walking their dog.
A crash between a motorcycle and a tractor-trailer caused traffic delays in Medford Friday morning.
All students, staff, and visitors at Medford Public Schools will be required to wear face coverings while inside school buildings and buses.
A controversial sign in Medford sparked dueling protests along Salem Street Friday.
Medford residents are bracing for months of misery after a truck crashed into a bridge on I-93.
Days after a truck hit the Roosevelt Circle overpass on Interstate 93 in Medford, the highway has fully reopened.
A man in his 80s from Worcester County is the first person in Massachusetts diagnosed with EEE since 2020.
After a baby boy died when he was left in a hot car in Massachusetts this week, experts are offering advice to parents and pet owners on how to prevent similar tragedies.
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Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey has announced a plan to save five Steward hospitals from closure.
A man in his 80s from Worcester County is the first person in Massachusetts diagnosed with EEE since 2020.
A man charged with stabbing his father to death in Plymouth, Massachusetts told police he "snapped," prosecutors said Friday.
After a baby boy died when he was left in a hot car in Massachusetts this week, experts are offering advice to parents and pet owners on how to prevent similar tragedies.
Wildfire smoke is making for another hazy day in Boston.
A man in his 80s from Worcester County is the first person in Massachusetts diagnosed with EEE since 2020.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey has announced a plan to save five Steward hospitals from closure.
UMass Memorial Children's Medical Center in Worcester is celebrating 50 years of saving young lives.
Doctors at Shriners Children's Boston are warning parents about a candied fruit trend on TikTok that can cause serious burns, especially in children.
Scientists at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston have found that a common, painful rash could be linked to symptoms of dementia.
Could you spot a deepfake video? A WBZ-TV I-Team survey found more than half of those who took the test failed.
Inmates at a prison in Massachusetts claim the Department of Correction retaliated against them for speaking out earlier this year about a lack of programs there.
David Almond was living with autism and doing well when the state returned him to his abusive parent. Within months, the 14-year-old was dead.
Nurses told the I-Team they had no idea cameras were being mounted in operating rooms until after they were installed in early June.
An advocacy group wants immediate changes at a state hospital for mental patients accused of crimes in Massachusetts.
A new report says Massachusetts is the best state to live in. But experts say you should really take a closer look before celebrating.
Both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are expected to provide details of their economic policies this week.
A political expert is using a different way to find out what are people saying about former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris ahead of November's election.
Even with a heavily Democratic legislature, Massachusetts's leaders have trouble finding common ground. WBZ-TV's Jon Keller talks with Doug Howgate, president of the Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation.
Donald Trump's comments about Kamala Harris' race reminded Jon Keller of Trump's infamous comments insulting war hero Sen. John McCain.
Some New England orchards made Yelp's list of the best U.S. apple picking spots.
Multiple Big Lots stores in Massachusetts and another in New Hampshire are set to close, according to the retailer's website.
Massachusetts is getting ready to hold its 2024 tax free weekend. Here's what to know about the sales tax holiday.
It was a scary Monday for those who watch stocks closely and those who have retirement funds tied up in 401k accounts.
The Great Scott rock club is making a comeback after closing during the COVID pandemic.
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.
Now that he's healthy again, Raekwon McMillan is making a strong case to earn an important role on the New England defense.
Triston Casas is expected to make his long-awaited return to the Red Sox lineup Friday night as the team continues its four-game series against the Orioles in Baltimore.
The Red Sox are turning to a familiar face for some help in their rotation, reportedly bringing back veteran Rich Hill for his eighth stint with the organization.
The door is wide open for rookie quarterback Drake Maye to overtake Jacoby Brissett on the Patriots' depth chart.
Jerod Mayo and Patriots players responded to the Matthew Judon trade for the first time Thursday night, saying it will take a full team effort to fill the void on defense.
Matt Damon and Casey Affleck are part of a heist gone wrong in a new Dunkin' ad to promote "The Instigators."
Two orphaned cougars have found a new home at the Stone Zoo in Massachusetts.
A young whale's presence in Boston Harbor could delay ferries in the area.
A one-in-30-million orange lobster in Maine is a little less rare now after giving birth.
Bears that are no longer afraid of humans are trailing New Hampshire campers in search of food.