I-Team: Gov. Baker Reacts To Complaints That Uber & Lyft Background Checks Are Too Stringent
Governor Charlie Baker said the rules are all about public safety.
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Governor Charlie Baker said the rules are all about public safety.
A new Massachusetts law requires anyone who wants to drive for Uber or Lyft to pass a criminal background check. But some believe the state is disqualifying many drivers who should still be allowed on the road.
They signed up for energy savings, but instead, a growing number of homeowners say they got burned by a New England solar company.
Some taxpayers are finding out their local DPW is not responsible for fixing the road outside their home.
A government watchdog organization is calling for a State Ethics Commission investigation into a secret MBTA take-home car perk uncovered by the WBZ I-Team.
The I-Team's Call 4 Action takes on the Massachusetts Health Connector.
A secret take-home car perk might be coming to an end at the MBTA, but some of the employees who received the benefit might be getting a visit from the tax collector.
For possibly more than 30 years, some managers at the MBTA have enjoyed a perk that's been hidden from the public: Unmarked take-home cars that are owned by construction companies.
The I-Team helped a woman replace her camera after Samsung repaired it--and then sent it to the wrong place.
The I-Team uncovered a long list of complaints about one mortgage company.
A couple rented an antique car from a local limo company for their wedding but when it was time for the bride to get to the church, the ride never showed up.
A judge ruled former Winthrop Police Chief Angelo LaMonica can keep his pension and will not have to repay an enormous $882,000 in taxpayer-funded benefits received over a 20-year period.
Vehicle owners whose cars were totaled in a downtown crash involving a Boston fire truck are now learning they will receive insurance payments from Lyft to cover the damages.
A Haverhill District Court judge has ruled that a former school administrator with a federal conviction should not lose his taxpayer-funded pension, calling the consequence an "excessive fine" that violates the Eighth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.
The leader of the Massachusetts Environmental Police will no longer allow his officers to split their shifts so they can work overtime details at state-operated pools, according to a letter obtained by the WBZ-TV I-Team.
A Massachusetts State Police trooper was shot after an accidental discharge at the Mounted Unit stables in Acton, according to I-Team sources.
Two communities in Massachusetts have canceled their Fourth of July activities for reasons that include staffing shortages, officials said.
Video shows water being sprayed from a hose onto patrons dining at Tertulias Cafe in East Boston.
The suspect wanted for two assaults on the Harvard University campus last week has been arrested, according to police.
The union that represents Boston Police officers is criticizing the city for cutting staff after a shooting near TD Garden.
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.
There was a possible measles exposure at Logan Airport in Boston last week, Massachusetts health officials say.
A new study finds that a simple blood test could predict Alzheimer's disease long before symptoms appear.
The Lone Star tick, which can cause alpha-gal syndrome, is spreading north throughout Massachusetts.
Boston's cold and snowy winter might have an effect on this year's pollen allergy season.
A driver from Southboro, Massachusetts struggled for months to unravel a frustrating mix up with his E-ZPass account.
The gunman who allegedly opened fire on passing cars on Memorial Drive in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 46-year-old Tyler Brown from Boston.
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.
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.
A nurse says the decision is leaving the staff and patients at Tewksbury Hospital vulnerable to serious injury.
Barney Frank, a Democrat who represented Massachusetts in Congress for 32 years, has died. He was 86 years old.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Clover Food Lab, which has about a dozen vegetarian fast-food restaurants in the Boston area, is closing.
A proposed bill would push back "last call" so Massachusetts bars could stay open until 3 a.m. for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Dover Saddlery is closing its Wellesley, Massachusetts store and preparing for more than 100 layoffs.
The "dirty soda" trend is coming to drive-thrus all over Massachusetts as Dunkin' is now serving up its own version of the viral drink.
Smokey Bones is closing all of its restaurants, including Massachusetts locations in Tyngsboro and Taunton.
New England's largest and oldest Renaissance festival, King Richard's Faire, is a celebration of music, theater, and history.
In a vibrant Salem neighborhood, public art transforms everyday streets into a living museum at the Punto Urban Art Museum.
Renowned for her coastal-inspired artwork, artist Deidre Tao's art can be found in galleries and homes around New England.
With over 100 sculptures woven into the mountainside, the Andres Institute of Art is New England's largest outdoor sculpture park.
Known formally as Gurnet Light, a historic lighthouse has guided mariners at the entrance to Plymouth Harbor for generations.
The Boston Red Sox beat the Atlanta Braves 8-0 on Wednesday night to snap a five-game losing streak.
Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel is meeting with the media Wednesday for the first time since missing the final day of the NFL Draft to seek counseling.
The Atlanta Braves held on to beat the Boston Red Sox 7-6 on Tuesday night.
Joe Mazzulla of the Boston Celtics was announced as the NBA's top coach for 2025-26.
The U.S. Men's National Team revealed its 2026 FIFA World Cup roster, with Matt Turner and Miles Robinson making the cut.
A Boston man says he's lucky to be alive after jumping into the Charles River to save his dog.
Little Joe the gorilla is leaving Boston after decades at the Franklin Park Zoo.
There's been another sighting of an unusual killer whale named Old Thom in the waters off Massachusetts.
A soccer coach in Ludlow, Massachusetts plans to pay it forward after winning big on a lottery scratch ticket.
The Rumney Rocks Climbing Area is partially closed as nesting peregrine falcons could attack rock climbers.
