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Families find ways to keep cool during oppressive heat in Massachusetts
WBZ-TV's Brandon Truitt found people in Boston and Walpole trying to keep cool.
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WBZ-TV's Brandon Truitt found people in Boston and Walpole trying to keep cool.
WBZ TV's Jordyn Jagolinzer reports.
The mother of a 9-year-old boy is outraged after she said he was handcuffed in his classroom at a Walpole public school in January.
The mother of a 9-year-old boy is outraged after she said he was handcuffed in his classroom at a Walpole public school in January.
WBZ TV's Levan Reid reports.
WBZ TV's Levan Reid reports.
One man was arrested after at least 194 marijuana plants were found in the basement of a Walpole home, said Walpole Police.
A Norwood man is under arrest after police say he led officers on a car chase and shot at them overnight.
A Walpole man is facing charges for allegedly assaulting a 6-year-old trick-or-treater while carrying a loaded gun.
Police say they've made an arrest after a string of stolen vehicles and car break-ins in Walpole this week.
Police are investigating a string of stolen vehicles and car break-ins overnight in Walpole.
A Walpole High School student has filed a federal lawsuit claiming school officials did nothing to keep her safe after she complained about being bullied and harassed at school.
A Walpole newspaper office is temporarily shut down after one of its journalists received a specific threat.
Police in Walpole spent Easter Sunday searching for two men wanted in a house break-in.
The man accused of murdering someone in Dorchester had been the student commencement speaker at his graduation.
Police are looking for a driver who fled the scene after crashing into the front door of a Walpole home.
School officials and police are looking into an incident where a Walpole High School football player is accused of shoving a younger player in front of teammates.
A 4-year-old girl saw someone in trouble and knew what to do. Now, police are calling her a hero.
The decorations are out and Halloween is two weeks away but there's controversy at Boyden Elementary School in Walpole.
A young child was hit by a car Friday afternoon in Walpole.
A Florida man told police he fatally shot his neo-Nazi roommates, who were Walpole natives, inside a Tampa apartment because he wanted to prevent a planned act of domestic terrorism.
A woman was hit by an 18-wheeler on Route 1 south in Walpole Monday afternoon.
An early morning drug raid in Walpole netted police the arrests of five people they say were carrying out a drug operation inside a home on Norfolk St.
A group home in Walpole is under investigation after three boys ran away for nearly three hours in the middle of the night.
Police in Walpole are urging parents to check their children's Halloween candy after one trick-or-treater was apparently given vodka Monday night.
After spending the last three seasons in New England trying to crack the Patriots' roster, Tre Nixon has decided to retire from football.
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation opened up the Sumner Tunnel to the media Monday for a look inside at the latest stage of renovations.
The excessive heat and humidity in Massachusetts and most of southern New England has led to a NEXT Weather Alert.
Karen Read's defense attorneys Alan Jackson and David Yannetti claim in a new court filing that the jury in the high-profile Massachusetts murder trial was in unanimous agreement on two of the charges.
Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran called his dad after earning his first All-Star nod, and both broke down crying.
Karen Read's attorneys claim in a new court filing that the jury in her murder trial was in unanimous agreement on two of the charges.
Massachusetts State Police will hold a hearing with Trooper Michael Proctor on Monday for his handling of the Karen Read murder trial.
The excessive heat and humidity in Massachusetts and most of southern New England has led to a NEXT Weather Alert.
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation opened up the Sumner Tunnel to the media Monday for a look inside at the latest stage of renovations.
Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran called his dad after earning his first All-Star nod, and both broke down crying.
One product contained 16 different metals, with researchers calling for rules requiring manufacturers to test tampons.
Hatch has received two reports of people being shocked after plastic on the product's AC power adapter came off.
Trader Joe's says a seasonal scented favorite should be discarded or returned due to an "unexpected burn pattern."
Brominated vegetable oil will no longer be allowed in food and beverages in the U.S., 50 years after chemical banned in U.K.
FDA approval of the new Alzheimer's treatment, which will be branded as Kisunla, follows years of setbacks.
The I-Team's Call for Action helped an Ipswich woman who spent years trying to get to the bottom of a mistake that was affecting her credit score.
A reformed romance scammer is speaking out, sharing with the I-Team how he got women to send him tens of thousands of dollars.
The I-Team's Call for Action came to the aid of a Waltham woman who paid thousands for a procedure to help her lose fat.
Records show Massachusetts police departments typically and legally sell back or trade in their guns to dealers when they're no longer used by officers.
A woman told WBZ-TV's I-Team she believes she was raped by a killer just weeks before two bodies were found in Brockton in 2014.
Massachusetts Secretary of State William Galvin spoke to WBZ-TV about his concerns over public distrust in the election process.
Jon Keller said Trump's delivery in his first debate was crisp and forceful, while Biden's presentation was halting, his voice raspy.
A bombshell report on the global EV marketplace finds 46% of American EV drivers are so fed up with charging and mobility issues, they're ready to switch back to gas-powered vehicles.
Massachusetts State Auditor Diana DiZoglio hopes voters will empower her by approving the initiative petition.
Diana DiZoglio wants to perform an audit of the Massachusetts legislature, but has been met with pushback.
Thanks in part to an anonymous $5.2 million donation, the West Newton Cinema is likely to be saved from being demolished.
Bob's Stores, a discount clothing retailer with locations in Massachusetts and Connecticut, is going out of business.
Two New England pizza places were named among the best in the country by The New York Times.
Great Wolf Lodge Mashantucket is set to open in 2025 next to Foxwoods in Connecticut.
In a humble space in Hyde Park, a local company is on a mission to fix how flour is made.
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.
After spending the last three seasons in New England trying to crack the Patriots' roster, Tre Nixon has decided to retire from football.
Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran called his dad after earning his first All-Star nod, and both broke down crying.
Shortly after learning that he had made his third MLB All-Star team, Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers went out and did what he does best: Crush the New York Yankees.
Rafael Devers homered off rookie Luis Gil in the seventh inning and connected again in the ninth, leading the Boston Red Sox over the Yankees 3-0 Sunday night and sending New York to its 15th loss in 20 games.
Three members of the Boston Red Sox have been named to this year's MLB All-Star Game.
A humpback whale was caught on video leaping out of the water in Kittery, Maine.
Harvard researchers suggest intelligent beings concealed on Earth could be responsible for UFO sightings.
The MSPCA says goats can be goofy and fun pets - and you don't need to be an experienced farmer to adopt one.
Twenty-three sets of twins have graduated from Pollard Middle School in Needham.
A Nantucket restaurant and store has sold two scratch tickets worth more than $1 million this year.