CBS News Live
CBS News Boston: Local News, Weather & More
CBS News Boston is your streaming home for breaking news, weather, traffic and sports for the Boston area and beyond. Watch 24/7.
Boston
A greater Boston starts here
Latest News from WBZ
More
Lindsay Clancy's mother testifies "she had thoughts of harming the children"
Lindsay Clancy's mother and sister were on the stand after the prosecution rested its case.
Key moments from the Lindsay Clancy trial as the defense starts to make its case
Lindsay Clancy has pleaded not guilty to murdering her children, but her attorneys don't deny that she caused the deaths of 5-year-old Cora, 3-year-old Dawson and 8-month-old Callan.
N.H. to bill "unprepared" teen hikers for high-altitude rescue
New Hampshire is planning to bill four New Jersey hikers who needed to be rescued from Franconia Ridge.
ShotSpotter technology reactivated across city of Cambridge
The ShotSpotter gunshot detection system has been reactivated in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Man arrested in connection to pair of Jamaica Plain break-ins
A 37-year-old man has been arrested in connection to two break-ins in Boston's Jamaica Plain neighborhood.
East Boston residents fed up with parking tickets from construction road closures
East Boston neighbors can't seem to avoid parking tickets after a litany of road closures makes getting around the neighborhood extremely difficult.
Bellingham police search for home invader after reported assault
Police in Bellingham, Massachusetts are asking the public for help as they investigate a home invasion.
Marine veteran on challenges of multi-month deployment at sea
There is increasing concern about the conditions on board the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln.
80s nostalgia shines in Beverly production of "Rock of Ages" musical
The energy from the 1980s is alive and well in the North Shore Music Theatre's production of "Rock of Ages."
Featured On WBZ
Featured On WBZ
Why do stores start selling Halloween decorations in summer?
Why are Halloween decorations already on sale in stores even though summer isn't over? WBZ-TV's Paula Ebben reports.
Woman denied transfusion at Boston hospital due to nationwide blood shortage
A blood shortage is straining supply across Massachusetts and the country.
"A legitimate threat." Apartment rental scams rise in Boston area, FBI says.
The FBI said there have been nearly 500 victims in the Boston area.
Latest Videos
MoreLatest Videos
Marine veteran on challenges of multi-month deployment at sea
When John Tibbetts deployed aboard an assault ship similar to an aircraft carrier, the Marine from Dennis, Massachusetts, quickly learned that he did not enjoy life at sea. WBZ-TV's Louisa Moller reports.
Lindsay Clancy's mother, sister testify in murder trial after prosecution rests
The defense began calling witnesses, including Lindsay Clancy's mother and sister. WBZ-TV's Aaron Parseghian reports.
Nostalgia shines in “Rock of Ages” at North Shore Music Theatre
The energy from the 1980s is alive and well in the North Shore Music Theatre's production of "Rock of Ages." WBZ-TV's David Wade reports.
Next Weather: WBZ Evening Forecast For August 17
Eric Fisher has an updated weather forecast.
40,000 pounds of squid spills onto Rhode Island road
40,000 pounds of squid spilled onto a Rhode Island road.
NEXT Weather
More
I-Team Investigations
More
"A legitimate threat." Apartment rental scams rise in Boston area, FBI says.
Apartment rental scams are rising in the Boston area, according to the FBI. They said there have been nearly 500 victims.
3 charged after Concord land was stolen from couple in 2024
An I-Team investigation into a brazen case of alleged land theft in Concord, Massachusetts has led to criminal charges nearly two years later.
Sports
More
Pirates beat Red Sox 8-3 after 2 1/2-hour delay
Bryan Reynolds, Brandon Lowe, and Nick Yorke each had two RBIs to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates over the Boston Red Sox 8-3 after a 2 1/2-hour rain delay.
Dorchester native makes history in MLB debut
Dorchester, Massachusetts native Joshua Báez made history on Saturday in his Major League Baseball debut.
Scuffling Red Sox beat Pirates in Pittsburgh
Sonny Gray worked seven innings for his career-best 15th win of the season, Wilyer Abreu hit a home run, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-0 on Saturday night.
Lowe, Flores homer to power the Pirates over the slumping Red Sox, 8-4
Brandon Lowe hit a three-run home run and rookie Rafael Flores Jr. homered for the third time in two days to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to an 8-4 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Friday night.
Patriots miss late field goal, tie Colts 13-13 in preseason opener
The New England Patriots played to a 13-13 tie with the Indianapolis Colts Thursday night in both teams' preseason opener.
Health
Sydney Towle dies at 26 after documenting life with rare cancer
Sydney Towle, known for her social media content about living with a rare form of cancer called cholangiocarcinoma, died Wednesday in Bethesda, Maryland.
"Pink flags" of postpartum psychosis — and more takeaways from "Healthful"
Perinatal psychiatrist Dr. Uruj Kamal Haider and Kriti Lodha joined a special edition of "Healthful" to talk more about mental health conditions, including postpartum psychosis.
FDA approves Moderna's mRNA flu vaccine after initial pushback
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a new seasonal flu vaccine from Moderna that uses mRNA technology, the drugmaker announced.
Question Everything
More
Is Massachusetts ready to join other states in allowing "plug-in" solar panels?
It looks like Massachusetts might be next to pass a law clearly spelling out how residents would be able to use plug-in solar.
Take a rare look inside the largest data center in Massachusetts
The Markley data center in Lowell is the largest in Massachusetts. WBZ-TV got a rare look inside.
Why are more young people getting angry about AI?
About half of Gen Z say they use AI at least once per week, but that doesn't mean they are thrilled.
I-Team
More I-Team
"A legitimate threat." Apartment rental scams rise in Boston area, FBI says.
Apartment rental scams are rising in the Boston area, according to the FBI. They said there have been nearly 500 victims.
3 charged after Concord land was stolen from couple in 2024
An I-Team investigation into a brazen case of alleged land theft in Concord, Massachusetts has led to criminal charges nearly two years later.
Mother "extremely concerned" about baby in NICU ahead of nurses strike
With the Brigham and Women's Hospital nurses strike looming, some parents of newborns in the NICU are sounding the alarm.
National Grid mistakenly took more than $28,000 from woman's bank account
A Malden, Massachusetts woman said National Grid took more than $28,000 out of her bank account for a gas bill that she didn't owe.
Severe weather forced family to cancel Hawaiian Vrbo. Now they're out $12,000.
A Massachusetts family thought their Vrbo stay would be protected after they had to cancel their trip to Hawaii due to severe weather. Now they're out $12,000.
Keller @ Large
More Keller @ Large
Barney Frank, Massachusetts congressman for 32 years, dies at 86
Barney Frank, a Democrat who represented Massachusetts in Congress for 32 years, has died. He was 86 years old.
Keller: Political battles now fought on government websites
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
New poll shows who voters blame for government shutdown
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
Keller: Sununu enters N.H. Senate race and that's bad news for Brown
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
Keller: Moulton running against Markey in Senate race is about age
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Offbeat
More Offbeat
"Floating boardwalk" to connect walking trails in Natick
Natick says it is installing a new floating boardwalk across Pickerel Pond.
Hammerhead shark tagged off Rhode Island "raises a lot of questions"
Rising ocean temperatures are drawing more hammerhead sharks to New England waters, researchers say.
Veterans take to the skies again in World War II-era aircraft
Some of the oldest military veterans in Massachusetts were honored with special flights on Friday in a World War II-era aircraft.
Nantucket PD releases Adam Sandler's call about basketball courts
After marrying Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, Adam Sandler went to Nantucket in search of a basketball court.
Injured hiker gets engaged after fall on New Hampshire mountain
An injured hiker had to be carried off a New Hampshire mountain on a stretcher, but that didn't stop her from getting engaged.
New England Living
More New England Living
Gloucester landmark is one of New England's most imaginative seaside estates
Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House has become one of New England's most imaginative seaside estates.
Step inside a coastal Massachusetts home that's a modern seaside retreat
Blending clean modern lines with the warmth of a classic seaside retreat, this stunning North Shore coastal home was designed to feel both elevated and inviting.
Sculpture park in Massachusetts offers one-of-a-kind walk through nature
Set across thirty acres of rolling lawns, wooded trails, and contemporary outdoor art, deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum invites visitors to experience art in the landscape.
Massachusetts chef known as the "Pasta Queen" gives take on Italian dish
James Beard Award-winning chef and restaurateur Karen Akunowicz has become known for her bold, Italian-inspired cooking and unmistakable culinary voice.
Visit a Rhode Island bird sanctuary that spans over 300 acres
Just a short drive from Newport, the Norman Bird Sanctuary spans 300 acres of fields, forests, and coastal trails with sweeping views and more than six miles of hiking paths.