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Before the Columbine High School shooting, schools prepared for fires and natural disasters. After the 1999 massacre, states enacted lockdown and active shooter drills.
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Before the Columbine High School shooting, schools prepared for fires and natural disasters. After the 1999 massacre, states enacted lockdown and active shooter drills.
A barricaded gunman is firing at police at a mobile home park in Danvers. WBZ TV's Louisa Moller reports from the scene.
The suspect was shot and killed by a responding officer who was at the mall on an unrelated call, police said.
Active shooter training is not required for Massachusetts schools.
Active shooter training is not required for Massachusetts schools. WBZ-TV's Cheryl Fiandaca reports.
The deceased victims were identified as Devin Chandler, Lavel Davis Jr. and D'Sean Perry, UVA President Jim Ryan said during a press conference.
The Boston Red Sox didn't land the big free-agent prize in outfielder Juan Soto, and now have to set their sights on fixing their starting rotation.
A program supporting prematurely born babies and their parents is expanding to more hospitals in Massachusetts.
The New England Patriots didn't play on Sunday, but still moved up in the 2025 NFL Draft order thanks to a little help from old friend Mac Jones.
Juan Soto is not signing with the Boston Red Sox, instead inking a massive new contract with the New York Mets.
Boston College's football team is heading to the Bronx, where they will take on Nebraska for the first time in the Pinstripe Bowl later this month.
It will be an active week of weather in Massachusetts with some wintry conditions possible.
Juan Soto is not signing with the Boston Red Sox, instead inking a massive new contract with the New York Mets.
The Boston Red Sox didn't land the big free-agent prize in outfielder Juan Soto, and now have to set their sights on fixing their starting rotation.
Animals were left covered in oil in Boston and Brookline Sunday evening after a spill in Boston's Muddy River.
A program supporting prematurely born babies and their parents is expanding to more hospitals in Massachusetts.
Minnesota Vikings legend Randy Moss will step away from his broadcasting role at ESPN "to focus on a personal health challenge," the network announced Friday.
If beauty products are on your Christmas list this year, one Massachusetts doctor is urging you to check labels for ingredients that may be hazardous to your health.
Jon Keller says an unholy union of clever tech and cultural dreck have turned brain rot into a global plague.
Minnesota Vikings legend and NFL Hall of Famer Randy Moss said he is "battling something internal" and asked for prayers on Sunday.
A new program in Boston is trying to improve the labor and delivery experience for expectant Black mothers and mothers of color, who often find their voices aren't always heard by hospital staff.
A Cape Cod woman reached out to the I-Team's Call for Action after struggling to get her health insurance provider to approve an overnight hospital stay for a major surgical procedure.
Detective Lieutenant Brian Tully was disciplined for failing to supervise investigators who sent inappropriate text messages during Karen Read's investigation.
WBZ-TV's I-Team has uncovered a third attempted land grab by thieves in Massachusetts, this time in West Yarmouth.
Pink cocaine has reportedly made its way to the Boston area, federal investigators told WBZ-TV's I-Team.
Some Winthrop residents are pushing back against a law requiring Massachusetts communities with T access to allow the development of multifamily units to help with the housing crunch. All of it now could soon be up to voters to decide.
Consumers haggle over the price of big-ticket items like homes and cars. So should they also bargain over the cost of college tuition?
Jon Keller says an unholy union of clever tech and cultural dreck have turned brain rot into a global plague.
Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn joined WBZ-TV this week for a one-on-one interview for Sunday's "Keller At Large."
Jon Keller has his annual list of turkeys in the Boston area for Thanksgiving 2024.
Now that Question 2 has passed, removing MCAS as a graduation requirement in Massachusetts schools, what are the standards for high school graduation?
Massachusetts is getting closer to allowing pot cafes and other sites for social marijuana consumption.
Bertucci's has closed its Swampscott restaurant, leaving only 15 locations in Massachusetts.
Four Seas Ice Cream, fixture on Cape Cod since 1934, has been sold.
Jeff Kinney, the "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" author and owner of An Unlikely Story, is determined to make Plainville proud.
Blue laws in Massachusetts require most stores to close for Thanksgiving. Here's what to know.
Host Rachel Holt talks with their CEO about their distinct connection to Newport and what sets them apart as a "brewstillery."
Newport's Castle Hill Inn is one of the area's most coveted destinations offering visitors spectacular views, luxurious accommodations, and unique dining experiences.
Founded in 2014 with a mission of preserving, celebrating and sharing automotive history, the Audrain Automobile Museum is a must-stop destination for both car enthusiasts and Newport visitors alike.
Host Rachel Holt joins Prezza Mixologist Craig Carpenter in Boston's North End for a hot new twist on a classic cocktail that's bound to be the next big hit.
Chef Delphin Gomes joins host Rachel Holt in the test kitchen to show off his latest creations and the art of merging design with chocolate.
The Boston Red Sox didn't land the big free-agent prize in outfielder Juan Soto, and now have to set their sights on fixing their starting rotation.
The New England Patriots didn't play on Sunday, but still moved up in the 2025 NFL Draft order thanks to a little help from old friend Mac Jones.
Juan Soto is not signing with the Boston Red Sox, instead inking a massive new contract with the New York Mets.
Boston College's football team is heading to the Bronx, where they will take on Nebraska for the first time in the Pinstripe Bowl later this month.
The Juan Soto free agency saga continues to drag on as the Major League Baseball Winter Meetings arrive.
A mechanic from Seekonk is the first $1 million winner from a new Celtics scratch ticket in Massachusetts.
Researchers spotted a right whale in Cape Cod Bay exhibiting behavior that is typically seen later in the season.
The Lizzie Borden House in Fall River has landed on USA Today's Top 10 list of the best haunted hotels.
New York City is officially legalizing jaywalking. Is it time for Boston to do the same?
Boston is looking to give new life to the historic bear dens in Franklin Park.