Shoppers flock to stores for last minute Christmas gifts
Malls are busier than ever as shoppers try to get their last minute holiday shopping done.
Laura Haefeli joined WBZ-TV News in February 2023 as a multi-skilled journalist.
As an East Coast native, Laura is thrilled to call Boston "home."
Laura arrived in Boston from the CBS station in Sacramento where she worked as a reporter, starting in February of 2020, at the onset of the coronavirus pandemic. She covered the first cruise ships landing at the port of Oakland carrying American passengers and interviewed one of the first COVID positive patients on U.S. soil. She exclusively interviewed the defense team for the Golden State Killer, covered fatal California wildfires, the 2020 presidential election, and countless breaking news and feature stories.
Laura began her career as a reporter with News 12 Networks in New York City. She simultaneously worked as a radio reporter for 1010Wins in New York City.
Before catching the "news bug" Laura was a competitive athlete. She earned her International Relations degree from Syracuse University.
When Laura is not on the air, she enjoys exercise, sports, and spending time with friends and family. Growing up just outside of New York City, Laura is a devoted fan of the NY Giants - but promises not to talk about it too much.
Malls are busier than ever as shoppers try to get their last minute holiday shopping done.
The last-minute rush to get Christmas gifts was in full effect Friday night.
Children newly arrived in Massachusetts had the opportunity to pick out a Christmas gift in Lowell on Thursday, thanks to generous donations from the community.
The holidays are here, which means spending time with family, friends and loved ones is top of mind. But there's also added concern about spreading illness at holiday gatherings.
A massive celebration is planned Saturday for the 250th anniversary of the Boston Tea Party.
The CDC has received reports of 125 cases of lead poisoning from 22 different states.
Though Winfrey wasn't specific about which drug she uses, the demand for Ozempic is high nationwide.
As a recall of more than 2 million Tesla vehicles is underway, local drivers say they aren't too concerned with the news and experts WBZ TV spoke to said more needs to be done with the computerized cars.
Winds began to pick up along the coast in Massachusetts late Sunday as a windswept rainstorm made its way across the state.
Family and friends of Roderick Jackson gather in Cambridge Saturday night to mourn the tragic and sudden death of the 36-year-old National Grid worker.
West Roxbury is home to brand new bike lanes and a new traffic pattern after fatal accidents drew attention to the dangerous driving area.
The mother of a Palestinian college student who was shot in Vermont now says her son is paralyzed.
Two stores in East Boston with the same owner have been robbed multiple times this year.
Foam blocks at the gym could be toxic, according to the Toxic Use Reduction Institute out of UMass Lowell, who is now offering grants to replace them with safer options.
Massachusetts is now considering allowing deer hunting on Sundays to alleviate the stress farmers are feeling. But not everyone is for it.