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State gambling officials have voted unanimously to award the state's first casino license to MGM Springfield, pending acceptance by the Las Vegas-based casino giant of a number of proposed terms and conditions.
Police in Springfield are looking for a man who stole several gallons of peach vodka from a city liquor store.
Plan B Burger Bar is a sassy spot specializing in hand packed burgers and smooth, satisfying bourbons.
State gambling regulators say they'll begin the final, four-day long deliberation on awarding Massachusetts' first Las Vegas-style casino license on June 10.
Where can you go for maximum freshness, maximum flavor AND maximum fun? Well, at Max's Tavern in Springfield, it's all delivered one plate at a time.
The state gambling commission is holding a hearing Tuesday on MGM Resorts' plan to build an $800 million resort casino.
The city of Springfield is asking the state's highest court to keep a proposed repeal of the Massachusetts casino gambling law off the November state ballot.
Springfield police say a hospital is in precautionary lockdown while police negotiate with an armed man threatening to take his life in a parking lot outside.
A Springfield detective is among 11 men who have been arrested in a Valentine's Day prostitution sting.
Eighty-five percent of students who entered as ninth-graders in 2009-10, or entered that class at any point, graduated within four years, the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education said.
A federal grand jury in Connecticut has returned an indictment charging a 41-year-old man with fraudulently securing federal assistance by claiming that he was a victim of a series of tornadoes that killed four people and destroyed more than 1,400 homes in central and western Massachusetts.
The state's gambling commission has cleared the way for MGM Resorts to pursue a casino in Springfield.
He hasn't quit his day job yet, but a Springfield engineer is hoping to grow his grass roots boomerang business.
Springfield police say they have broken up a marijuana growing and drug distribution operation run by a married couple in their home.
The investigative arm of the state's gambling commission is recommending that MGM Resorts International be found suitable to proceed with a bid for a casino in downtown Springfield, with certain conditions.
Western Massachusetts authorities have identified a man and girl killed in a head-on crash in Easthampton that injured three other people, and police have arrested a man accused of causing the crash.
A Springfield Police Department cadet and a 17-year-old girl were killed in separate crashes in Springfield.
Police say a car with Massachusetts license plates has crashed in Connecticut, killing four people and critically injuring a fifth.
MSPCA officials are investigating a case of what they are calling "terrible animal cruelty."
The city of Springfield has reached a $650,000 agreement with a utility for costs associated with natural gas explosion last November that destroyed an adult entertainment club and injured 18 people, Mayor Dominic Sarno said Thursday.
Organizers of New England's largest fair, the Big E, say this year's 17-day event smashed attendance records.
Officials at the Big E say high turnout this weekend has pushed attendance at this year's fair to a new record.
A Springfield man faces vehicular homicide charges after police say he ran a red light and struck another vehicle, killing two people and injuring two others.
A Massachusetts pizza shop-owner says he's heartbroken that someone smashed a statue of the Virgin Mary he had placed on a traffic island.
The Registry of Motor Vehicles is tweaking business hours at six of its branches across the state.
David Ortiz really wants to see the Red Sox sign Juan Soto this winter, and believe the team will do what it takes to land the bigger name available this offseason.
Massachusetts finally got some rain, but was it enough to douse the brush fires?
Joe Sacco is undefeated as head coach of the Boston Bruins.
"Wicked" and "Gladiator II" are finally in movie theaters, but you won't see them in the second largest city in Massachusetts.
Keegen MacRae will deliver anything at anytime in Haverhill, Massachusetts on his one wheel machine for a small fee.
How much total snow is Massachusetts forecast to get this winter? The WBZ NEXT Weather team shares their prediction.
Massachusetts finally got some rain, but was it enough to douse the brush fires?
"Wicked" and "Gladiator II" are finally in movie theaters, but you won't see them in the second largest city in Massachusetts.
David Ortiz really wants to see the Red Sox sign Juan Soto this winter, and believe the team will do what it takes to land the bigger name available this offseason.
Keegen MacRae will deliver anything at anytime in Haverhill, Massachusetts on his one wheel machine for a small fee.
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.
David Ortiz really wants to see the Red Sox sign Juan Soto this winter, and believe the team will do what it takes to land the bigger name available this offseason.
Joe Sacco is undefeated as head coach of the Boston Bruins.
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft will have to wait at least one more year to get into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Joonas Korpisalo stopped 21 shots, Elias Lindholm scored the game's only goal, and the Boston Bruins beat the Utah Hockey Club 1-0 on Thursday night in their first game since the team fired coach Jim Montgomery.
The Boston Celtics will be welcomed to the White House by President Joe Biden on Thursday to celebrate the franchise's 18th NBA Championship.
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.