Gov. Charlie Baker Declares Statewide Snow Emergency
Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker issued a state-wide snow emergency Sunday evening, urging employers to close businesses and non-essential employees to stay home.
Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker issued a state-wide snow emergency Sunday evening, urging employers to close businesses and non-essential employees to stay home.
Massachusetts residents were sloshing their way through a messy winter storm that descended on the state on the day many people take to the highways for Thanksgiving travel.
A New Hampshire teen was among a busload of Niagara University women's basketball team members stranded on the highway en route to Buffalo, NY, during the state's worst snowstorm of the season.
Some Southboro town employees got in trouble for a plowing stunt during a February snow storm.
Heavy snow fell on Eastern Massachusetts Saturday night.
Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick urged drivers to stay off the roads from 5 p.m. Saturday to 5 a.m. Sunday, and said "it won't be possible to keep up with the clearing of the roads" during the storm.
Massachusetts Ports Authority officials are urging travelers to check with their airlines before heading to Logan International Airport in Boston after the latest winter storm triggered slew of flight cancellations.
Top audio clips from each week, as selected by WBZ News Editor Dave Mager.
Here is the latest timeline for the storm, inch-by-inch, drop-by-drop.
So it looks like a 3-commute nightmare - beginning during the Thursday morning commute, peaking during the Thursday evening commute and ending just before the Friday morning drive.
If the snow does arrive mid-morning on Thursday as we expect, this could be a situation where schools are forced to let out early in the middle of some very heavy snow.
It is much too early to project where this rain-snow line will setup and who will stay all snow, but, those areas that do not mix with rain could easily see 6-to-12 inches of snow or more.
A blanket of snow was falling on Boston Wednesday morning. By the end of the day, 12" fallen in some areas. Here are some of the reports from the storm.
Most areas will get 8-to-12 inches of snow Wednesday and several towns will be reporting 9, 10 and 11-inch amounts.
It will encompass all of New England, dump significant amounts of heavy, wet snow and impact both the morning and evening commutes.
Where Boston and other areas got off lightly, some South Shore communities hit the snow jackpot.
Commuters are getting a double whammy with the winter storm that hit Massachusetts.
As we get deeper into this nor'easter, we are now adjusting the forecast a bit in some areas.
Coastal areas were cleaning up on Saturday after a powerful nor'easter.
The National Guard helped rescue several families after high tide Friday afternoon.
Boston received 15.1" of snow over the span of Thursday and Friday just beating out the old #5 storm.
A storm dropped a blanket of light, powdery snow across the Northeast and ushered in frigid temperatures Friday that were unusual even for cities accustomed to blasts of winter weather.
Here's a look at the coverage from WBZ-TV reporters from around the region.
Blizzard warnings were issued for coastal areas Friday night because of heavy snow and gusty winds.
An intensifying winter storm Thursday shut down the search for a missing 21-year-old Brown University student whose kayak was found drifting this week a few miles off the Massachusetts coast.
Hundreds of kids and police officers from the MetroWest area and beyond converged on the Framingham Walmart for the annual "Shop with a Cop" event.
A weekslong heated debate came to a head Wednesday night with Natick's Select Board meeting on immigrant documentation policies.
Jaylen Brown's mother's house was broken into Sunday night while the Celtics were playing in Washington, D.C.
Nichelle Thinigar invented a device to help people use their feet after suffering a stroke.
State Senator John Velis plans to refile a bill clarifying what exactly a "drone" is under Massachusetts law
Jaylen Brown's mother's house was broken into Sunday night while the Celtics were playing in Washington, D.C.
Over the next seven days there are three chances for snow in Massachusetts.
Entangled right whales were seen off the coast of Massachusetts, and scientists say one of them is likely to die.
Bank employees and Cape Cod police officers helped thwart alleged scammers who were trying to get $10,000 from a 96-year-old woman.
State Senator John Velis plans to refile a bill clarifying what exactly a "drone" is under Massachusetts law
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.
Jon Keller says an unholy union of clever tech and cultural dreck have turned brain rot into a global plague.
Minnesota Vikings legend and NFL Hall of Famer Randy Moss said he is "battling something internal" and asked for prayers on Sunday.
A new program in Boston is trying to improve the labor and delivery experience for expectant Black mothers and mothers of color, who often find their voices aren't always heard by hospital staff.
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.
Pink cocaine has reportedly made its way to the Boston area, federal investigators told WBZ-TV's I-Team.
How do you keep political drama from poisoning important relationships during the holidays?
Consumers haggle over the price of big-ticket items like homes and cars. So should they also bargain over the cost of college tuition?
Jon Keller says an unholy union of clever tech and cultural dreck have turned brain rot into a global plague.
Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn joined WBZ-TV this week for a one-on-one interview for Sunday's "Keller At Large."
Jon Keller has his annual list of turkeys in the Boston area for Thanksgiving 2024.
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.
Bertucci's has closed its Swampscott restaurant, leaving only 15 locations in Massachusetts.
Four Seas Ice Cream, fixture on Cape Cod since 1934, has been sold.
Jeff Kinney, the "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" author and owner of An Unlikely Story, is determined to make Plainville proud.
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.
Jaylen Brown's mother's house was broken into Sunday night while the Celtics were playing in Washington, D.C.
While Sunday's Patriots-Bills showdown will likely be a one-sided affair, there is an added level of excitement with Josh Allen and Drake Maye set to go head-to-head for the first time.
New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte apologized on Wednesday for voicing his displeasure about the team's offensive play-calling following Sunday's loss to the Arizona Cardinals.
While questions about Jerod Mayo's future with the New England Patriots are swirling, the head coach is making is clear that his focus is in the present.
The Bills used to be a punching bag for the Patriots, but the roles have reversed since Tom Brady left New England.
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.
An "odd couple" at an Animal Rescue League shelter in Boston is looking for a new home together.