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Harvard researchers investigate link between mental health crises, police shootings
As many as 20 percent of police calls involve a mental health crisis, and in recent weeks many of these calls have turned deadly in Massachusetts.
Here's how MBTA service will be affected by the World Cup
This summer's World Cup is set to have a significant impact on MBTA service in Massachusetts.
Last graduates of Anna Maria College in Paxton say it is bittersweet to cross stage
The 2026 graduating class of Anna Marie College in Paxton said it was bittersweet to cross the stage at commencement on Saturday, knowing they would be the last to receive a degree from the school.
Family of trooper killed in wrong-way crash attends ceremony for fallen officers
The family of fallen Massachusetts State Police Trooper Kevin Trainor attended an annual law enforcement memorial ceremony outside the State House.
Brookline deli owner says business has been target of antisemitic vandalism
A popular Brookline deli said it has been dealing with antisemitic vandalism for years but enough is enough.
Brockton High's First-Aiders help students offer mental health support to peers
Inside Brockton High School, dozens of teens are learning how to offer mental health support to their classmates.
Boston Legacy fans won't be able to drive to White Stadium
Fans heading to White Stadium for a Boston Legacy game next year will have to tell the city how they plan to get there when they buy tickets, under a new transportation plan announced by Mayor Michelle Wu.
Charge land 2-1 win over Fleet for 2-1 lead in PWHL playoff series
Ronja Savolainen scored with 29 seconds remaining to lift the Ottawa Charge to a 2-1 win over the Boston Fleet in Game 3 of their PWHL semifinal series on Friday night.
Boston florist busy preparing for Mother's Day: "The Super Bowl of flowers"
Over the course of three days, Winston Flowers will produce 9,000 arrangements for Mother's Day.
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Traffic cameras could ticket drivers if new bill passes
Another push is underway to legalize traffic cameras in Massachusetts.
Very loud phase of Sagamore Bridge replacement project gets underway
It's a critical first step for the construction of the new $2.1 billion Sagamore Bridge.
Blue Massachusetts license plate low number lottery winners announced
Nearly 50,000 Massachusetts residents entered the 250th Anniversary Low Number Plate Lottery.
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Next Weather: WBZ morning forecast for Sunday May 10, 2026
Lexie O'Connor has your latest weather forecast.
Croft School locations in Boston to close at end of school year as deal falls through, parents say
Parents of students at the Croft School locations in Boston said that a deal to save the private elementary school had fallen through and the school will allegedly close at the end of the academic year.
Crowds gather for free music at Somerville Porch Fest despite rainy weather
Around 500 bands performed in Somerville on Saturday in the annual free music festival, Porch Fest.
Next Weather: WBZ evening forecast for May 9, 2026
Alyssa Andrews has your latest weather forecast.
President Trump says he is still awaiting latest peace proposal from Iran
Skirmishes in the Strait of Hormuz could continue to threaten the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran.
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State rep. wants to return non-lethal tools to Tewksbury State Hospital security
There have been four violent attacks in three weeks at Tewksbury Hospital and a state representative is taking the fight to Beacon Hill to give security the non-lethal equipment back.
5-year-old with autism isolated in Gloucester school's quiet room
A family is demanding answers from the Gloucester, Massachusetts school district, after learning their five-year-old son was left alone in a quiet room for nearly half an hour.
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Charge land 2-1 win over Fleet for 2-1 lead in PWHL playoff series
Ronja Savolainen scored with 29 seconds remaining to lift the Ottawa Charge to a 2-1 win over the Boston Fleet in Game 3 of their PWHL semifinal series on Friday night.
Boston hits 2 HRs, Early strong as Red Sox beat Rays 2-0
Wilyer Abreu and Ceddanne Rafaela hit solo home runs and the Boston Red Sox snapped the Tampa Bay Rays seven-game winning streak with a 2-0 victory on Friday night.
Simpson and Caminero lead Rays past Red Sox 8-4
The Tampa Bay Rays won their seventh straight game by beating the Boston Red Sox 8-4 on Thursday night.
Red Sox place Roman Anthony on the 10-day IL with a sprained right wrist
Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony has been put on the 10-day injured list with a sprained right wrist.
Jaylen Brown addresses "favorite year" comments, rumors of frustrations
Jaylen Brown was back streaming on his Twitch platform after turning heads by saying this was his favorite year despite the Celtics blowing a 3-1 series lead to the Sixers.
Red Sox finish sweep with 4-0 win over Tigers
Sonny Gray pitched five innings in his return from injury and the Boston Red Sox finished a three-game sweep of the Detroit Tigers with a 4-0 win.
Drake Maye stands behind coach Mike Vrabel: "He's a great human being"
New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye said he doesn't think the head coach's off-field issues will be a distraction for the defending AFC champions this upcoming season.
Tigers pitcher Framber Valdez suspended 6 games for hitting Trevor Story
Tigers manager A.J. Hinch also received a one-game suspension and an undisclosed fine.
Boston Red Sox rout Detroit Tigers 10-3
Ceddanne Rafaela homered and drove in four runs, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Detroit Tigers for the second straight night with a 10-3 victory on Tuesday night.
Health
A tool to help keep dementia in check
Many people fear that a family history of dementia dooms them to inevitably suffer the condition themselves. But a new tool, the Brain Care Score, shows how lifestyle changes can be beneficial, cutting the risk of dementia.
Possible measles exposure at Logan Airport
There was a possible measles exposure at Logan Airport in Boston last week, Massachusetts health officials say.
Blood test could predict Alzheimer's years before symptoms appear
A new study finds that a simple blood test could predict Alzheimer's disease long before symptoms appear.
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Bill Galvin's in a series of new ads. What are they and who's paying for them?
Massachusetts Secretary of State Bill Galvin is in series of commercials at a time when he's running for re-election. Here's what he had to say about that.
What is the gas tax refund for Mass Pike drivers and why is it so hard to get?
If you buy gas, and use the Mass Pike, you can get money back from Massachusetts. It's a law that almost no one knows about, but cashing in is mentally taxing.
Should Massachusetts put the gas tax on hold as prices surge?
Gas prices are rising amid the war in Iran, but a small number hidden with that price is constant.
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State rep. wants to return non-lethal tools to Tewksbury State Hospital security
There have been four violent attacks in three weeks at Tewksbury Hospital and a state representative is taking the fight to Beacon Hill to give security the non-lethal equipment back.
5-year-old with autism isolated in Gloucester school's quiet room
A family is demanding answers from the Gloucester, Massachusetts school district, after learning their five-year-old son was left alone in a quiet room for nearly half an hour.
State takes pepper spray, non-lethal tools from Tewksbury Hospital security
A nurse says the decision is leaving the staff and patients at Tewksbury Hospital vulnerable to serious injury.
Woman says Boston Police officers shot through her closed apartment door
A Dorchester woman says Boston Police opened fire through her closed apartment door and the bullets went into her 5-year-old son's bedroom.
Tewksbury Hospital staff fears "escalating violence" if state takes security gear
The I-Team has learned the Massachusetts Dept. of Health wants to take away pepper spray and non-lethal restraints from Tewksbury State Hospital safety officers.
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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."
Keller: Janet Mills enters Maine Senate race with a term limit promise
Maine Governor Janet Mills' run for Senate comes with an unusual promise - she will only serve one six-year term.
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Boston man jumps into freezing Charles River to rescue his dog
A Boston man says he's lucky to be alive after jumping into the Charles River to save his dog.
Little Joe, gorilla that once escaped zoo, is leaving Boston
Little Joe the gorilla is leaving Boston after decades at the Franklin Park Zoo.
Unusual killer whale "Old Thom" seen near Boston
There's been another sighting of an unusual killer whale named Old Thom in the waters off Massachusetts.
Ludlow soccer coach to help youth sports with lottery win
A soccer coach in Ludlow, Massachusetts plans to pay it forward after winning big on a lottery scratch ticket.
NH rock climbing area partially closed over territorial falcons
The Rumney Rocks Climbing Area is partially closed as nesting peregrine falcons could attack rock climbers.
New England Living
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Why backyard beekeeping in Massachusetts is so important
Best Bees installs and manages professionally maintained hives for homes, businesses, and institutions.
Well-known chef shares his take on a popular seafood dish
Known for his sustainable cooking and farm-fresh ingredients, Woods Hill's Charlie Foster is a leader in the farm-to-table movement.
Gaining Ground in Massachusetts grows fresh produce for people in need
Gaining Ground in Concord, Massachusetts is one of the region's leading non-profit farms dedicated to hunger relief.
See panoramic views of Boston's skyline from Spectacle Island
Spectacle Island in Boston Harbor is a 114-acre destination just 4 miles from downtown Boston.
St. Benedict Classical Academy is a modern school with a historic aesthetic
A modern school with a historic aesthetic, St. Benedict Classical Academy in Natick blends contemporary design with timeless style.