Man with special needs attacked by teens in Danvers upset by court ruling
The mother of a man with special needs who was attacked by teens in Danvers, Massachusetts in 2024 is "absolutely furious" after her son's attackers were only given probation.
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The mother of a man with special needs who was attacked by teens in Danvers, Massachusetts in 2024 is "absolutely furious" after her son's attackers were only given probation.
The niece of Janet Swallow, who was killed inside her Danvers home during an apparently random attack, spoke about the ki
Anthony DeMayo was ordered held without bail Friday after police said he confessed to the disturbing random murder of 68-year-old Janet Swallow in Danvers, Massachusetts.
A woman who saw accused teen killer Anthony DeMayo in her neighborhood said he was "stabbing" bushes near her home after the murder of Janet Swallow in Danvers.
Bishop Fenwick High School student Anthony DeMayo was ordered held without bail after police said he confessed to murdering 69-year-old Janet Swallow in Danvers, Massachusetts.
Anthony DeMayo, a senior at Bishop Fenwick High School, has been charged in the "random" killing of a 68-year-old woman in Danvers.
Police say a wrong-way driver killed a passenger in a second car during a crash in Danvers, Massachusetts.
A pickleball complex and a discount store chain have moved into Massachusetts locations that formerly housed two bankrupt retailers.
A former Bed Bath & Beyond and a closed Big Lots store in Massachusetts have been repurposed into something new.
The book, "All American Boys," deals with themes of racism, drug use and police brutality. WBZ-TV's Courtney Cole reports.
Six communities across Massachusetts impacted by the ongoing trash collector strike filed a complaint asking a judge to put an end to it.
A new pickleball facility is replacing a shuttered Bed Bath & Beyond store in Massachusetts.
Due to the garbage collectors' strike, some Massachusetts communities are coming up with temporary solutions to clear out the trash.
Philip Chism, convicted of killing Danvers teacher Colleen Ritzer, will not get a new murder trial or be resentenced.
With the start of February this weekend, it's the beginning of Black History Month and Valentine's Day is right around the corner, with events commemorating both in Massachusetts, plus an event for ice cream lovers on Saturday.
Four teenagers accused of beating up a man with special needs in Danvers, Massachusetts last month have been indicted.
A day that was supposed to be filled with cherished memories at Connors Farm turned into a nightmare for an Everett mother who claims she was assaulted and racially profiled by an employee.
A mother is furious and wants someone held accountable after she says her son with special needs was attacked by kids in Massachusetts.
Philip Chism wants the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court to order a new trial in Colleen Ritzer's murder.
WBZ has obtained court documents that show the man who fled police, leading to a three-town chase on Tuesday, has done so before.
A pickup truck crashed through a fence during a police chase in Middleton Tuesday afternoon.
Video shows a pickup truck crashing through a fence and over a wall during a high speed police chase. WBZ-TV's Brandon Truitt reports.
A Malden man is accused of leading police on a chase through several North Shore towns. WBZ-TV's Brandon Truitt reports.
According to I-Team sources, a Malden man led police on a chase through several North Shore towns. WBZ-TV's Chief Investigator Cheryl Fiandaca reports.
Video shows a pickup truck crash through a fence and over a wall during a police chase in Massachusetts. The suspect was arrested in Danvers.
With plenty of sunshine and warm weather finally arriving, people in Massachusetts were out and about taking advantage this weekend.
The family of Molly Bish, who disappeared in 2000 at 16 years old, helped establish the Molly Bish Center for the Protection of Children and the Elderly at Anna Maria College.
The first-place Braves took two of three from Boston for their 13th win in 15 series this season.
A New Hampshire State Police trooper used his cruiser to stop a wrong-way driver earlier Sunday morning, leading to the arrest of two people.
Known formally as Gurnet Light, a historic lighthouse has guided mariners at the entrance to Plymouth Harbor for generations.
Temperatures could break records in Boston this week.
A New Hampshire State Police trooper used his cruiser to stop a wrong-way driver earlier Sunday morning, leading to the arrest of two people.
The family of Molly Bish, who disappeared in 2000 at 16 years old, helped establish the Molly Bish Center for the Protection of Children and the Elderly at Anna Maria College.
With plenty of sunshine and warm weather finally arriving, people in Massachusetts were out and about taking advantage this weekend.
WBZ-TV political analyst Jon Keller talks to Massachusetts State Senate president Karen Spilka.
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.
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."
Maine Governor Janet Mills' run for Senate comes with an unusual promise - she will only serve one six-year term.
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.
Boston ranks right up there with Hawaii as one of the most expensive vacation spots in the country, according to a new report.
The Market Basket Board of Directors was justified in firing longtime CEO Arthur T. Demoulas, a judge ruled Monday.
Known formally as Gurnet Light, a historic lighthouse has guided mariners at the entrance to Plymouth Harbor for generations.
From private cruises to quintessential clambakes, Essex River Cruises offers a front-row seat to the beauty of the Great Marsh.
Argia Mystic Cruises in Mystic, Connecticut is one of the last commercial sailing ships in the region, offering a rare chance to explore the area by sea.
A 2026 James Beard Award finalist for Best Chef, and 3-time Chopped champion, Evan Hennessey uses locally farmed and foraged foots to create artistically inspired dishes.
In Groton, Massachusetts, there is a recently opened state-of-the-art venue that is becoming one of the region's premier nonprofit music destinations.
The first-place Braves took two of three from Boston for their 13th win in 15 series this season.
The major league-best Atlanta Braves defeated the Boston Red Sox 3-2 on Friday night.
Kyle Schwarber hit his major league-leading 18th home run and the Phillies defeated the Red Sox 3-1 on Thursday night.
After days of leaks and rumors, the NFL finally released the full schedule for the New England Patriots.
The New England Patriots won't have to wait long for another crack at the Seattle Seahawks after getting dominated in the Super Bowl.
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.