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State trooper killed in off-duty motorcycle crash in Grafton
Massachusetts State Police Trooper Jacob Mick has died from injuries he suffered in an off-duty motorcycle crash, the department said Monday.
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Off-duty state trooper off job after allegedly punching another trooper at bar
An off-duty Massachusetts State Trooper is currently off the job after police said he was seen on video punching another off-duty trooper at a bar.
Supreme Court says states can count mail ballots that arrive after Election Day
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that states can count mail ballots that are cast by Election Day but arrive later, rejecting a GOP challenge to a Mississippi law.
Millions of gallons of raw sewage dumping into Merrimack River in Haverhill
Millions of gallons of raw sewage are being dumped into the Merrimack River due to two breaks in a pressurized water main.
81-year-old wrong-way driver on I-93 kills Haverhill man, police say
One person was killed and a family of four was hospitalized after Massachusetts State Police say an 81-year-old wrong-way driver caused two crashes late Saturday night.
Duck boat tips over while exiting Charles River, injuring 11 people
Video shows a duck boat filled with people flipped while exiting the Charles River in Cambridge on Saturday.
AJ Dybantsa gets hero's welcome in Brockton
Brockton native AJ Dybantsa visited with young fans at a school in his hometown days after being picked No. 1 by the Washington Wizards.
What can be done to regulate AI?
Massachusetts Rep. Lori Trahan is leading a discussion draft that could become a bill aiming to regulate AI technology.
Red Sox complete 4-game sweep of Yankees with wild win in finale
Jarren Duran singled home the winning run to cap a three-run rally in the 10th inning, and the Red Sox finished a four-game sweep of the rival Yankees with a 5-4 victory Sunday night.
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Find 4th of July fireworks displays in Massachusetts
Several cities and towns have 4th of July fireworks, but many of them are not on July 4.
Find a World Cup knockout stage watch party in the Boston area
The World Cup is in the knockout stage and there are plenty of free watch parties.
Watch highlights from Gloucester's greasy pole contest
Watch highlights and the winner from day 1 of the 2026 greasy pole contest.
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Next Weather: WBZ mid-morning forecast for June 29, 2026
Jason Mikell has your latest weather forecast.
Health officials warn swimmers to stay out of water at Plum Island after sewage leak
Millions of gallons of raw sewage are being pumped into the Merrimack River in Haverhill, flowing downstream to Plum Island in Newburyport.
AJ Dybantsa discusses NBA goals after being drafted number one overall by Wizards
Dybantsa spoke with Steve Burton on Sports Final with his dad Ace and his mom Chelsea about his journey to be the number one pick in the NBA Draft.
Can the Celtics move forward with Jaylen Brown despite offseason trade talks?
Celtics radio analyst Cedric Maxwell joined Steve Burton on Sports Final to talk all things Jaylen Brown
Bruins legend Patrice Bergeron reflects on Hall of Fame career
The newest member of the Hockey Hall of Fame joined Dan Roche to reflect on his amazing career with the Bruins.
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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.
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Red Sox complete 4-game sweep of Yankees with wild win in finale
Jarren Duran singled home the winning run to cap a three-run rally in the 10th inning, and the Red Sox finished a four-game sweep of the rival Yankees with a 5-4 victory Sunday night.
Masataka Yoshida's HR off Gerrit Cole carry Red Sox past Yankees 4-1
Jake Bennett held New York to one run in 6 1/3 innings, Masataka Yoshida hit a leadoff home run off Gerrit Cole and the Boston Red Sox beat the Yankees for the third straight day, 4-1 on Saturday.
Tolle holds Yankees to 1 hit over 7 innings, Red Sox win 6-1
Payton Tolle took a perfect game into the sixth inning and the Boston Red Sox beat the New York Yankees 6-1 on Friday night.
France forward Ousmane Dembélé scores hat trick in 4-1 win over Norway
France forward Ousmane Dembélé scored a first-half hat trick to help his team beat Norway 4-1 at the World Cup on Friday.
Durbin homers to break tie in the Red Sox's 6-3 win over the Yankees
Caleb Durbin broke a tie with a two-run homer in the fifth inning and the Boston Red Sox beat the New York Yankees 6-3 on Thursday 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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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.
Marblehead man's viral moment exposes loophole in MBTA Communities Law
David Modica's viral moment made people realize the state law means you have to permit for housing, but you don't actually have to build any.
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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.
Investigation
E-ZPass mix up nearly cost driver his registration. Then Call for Action helped.
A driver from Southboro, Massachusetts struggled for months to unravel a frustrating mix up with his E-ZPass account.
What we know about accused Memorial Drive gunman Tyler Brown
The gunman who allegedly opened fire on passing cars on Memorial Drive in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 46-year-old Tyler Brown from Boston.
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.
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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."
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Did Massachusetts legalize haggis?
Haggis is not on the menu in Boston for the World Cup, despite what Gov. Healey told Scotland supporters in a lighthearted social media video.
"So wild." Black bear spotted on New Hampshire jetty
There have been multiple sightings of a black bear in some unusual locations on the seacoast of New Hampshire and in southern Maine.
Why did thousands of squid wash up on a Provincetown beach?
There's a smelly situation on the beach in Provincetown, Massachusetts after thousands of squid washed up on shore
Where do the fish at the New England Aquarium come from?
Have you ever wondered where all the fish in the New England Aquarium come from? The answer is just down the road in Quincy.
Hopkinton police investigate strange video of person in road in middle of night
Hopkinton, Massachusetts police are investigating video of a "suspicious" person walking into the middle of a road at night in front of a car.
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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.