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Cape Cod towns say beaches had no major issues after 2023 "disaster"
Falmouth police said the situation at the beach was much better this July 4th.
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Falmouth police said the situation at the beach was much better this July 4th.
The Cape Cod town of Falmouth will have a heavy police presence on its beaches for the July 4th holiday.
Falmouth will have an increased police presence at town beaches after unruly behavior in recent years.
In Falmouth, just down the road from the ferry that heads to Martha's Vineyard, is an aquarium that happens to be a piece of history on Cape Cod.
Two construction workers were medflighted to the hospital after a wall collapse in Falmouth on Friday afternoon.
A three alarm fire broke out on Main Street in Falmouth on New Year's Day.
Four people, including a firefighter, were hurt in a fire that tore through shops and apartments on Main Street in Falmouth on New Year's Day.
Three firefighters were injured, including one who fell through the floor, while battling a house fire Sunday in Falmouth.
A water department worker on Martha's Vineyard pleaded guilty Thursday to robbing more than $20,000 from a bank on the Cape last spring.
A Falmouth man will face multiple charges in connection with the hit-and-run motorcycle crash that left a Falmouth couple injured earlier this month.
David Fitch, 65, and his 60-year-old wife Sandra, of Falmouth, were in a crosswalk in front of the Estia Restaurant on Main Street when they were hit.
Nearly 10,000 athletes took part in the race.
WBZ-TV's Paula Ebben reports.
A couple was in a crosswalk when they were hit. WBZ-TV's Louisa Moller reports.
Falmouth Police are looking for the motorcyclist who hit a couple in front of a restaurant and then ran away.
A 70-year-old man killed in a crash in Falmouth has been identified as John Berylson, the owner of a London soccer club.
A man suffered life-threatening injuries on the 4th of July during a fireworks explosion in West Yarmouth as police warn about the dangers of illegal fireworks.
Charges are pending against a mother accused of leaving her toddler alone in a hot car on the Cape.
A man accused of robbing a bank on the Cape and stealing a customer's car nearly two months ago has been captured.
A man accused of robbing a bank on the Cape and stealing a customer's car nearly two months ago has been captured.
Jim Bruce rode 1,600 miles from Falmouth, Florida to Falmouth, Massachusetts to raise more than $85,000 for ALS patients and their families.
Emperor penguins were placed on the endangered species list last year and scientists are working to save them by using a robot called ECHO to study the flightless birds.
An East Falmouth family won the lottery three times, all by playing the same numbers!
The robbery happened on Saturday morning at a Rockland Trust bank.
An armed suspect is on the run after police say he robbed a bank at gunpoint and stole a customer's car in Falmouth.
Patriots players made a group of military families feel right at home with a front row seat to training camp, and a special two-wheeled gift.
Two teenagers have been arrested for allegedly robbing a 9-year-old at gunpoint in a Dorchester park.
The Massachusetts State House is typically quiet on Fridays but not this week, as state lawmakers work to push major pieces of legislation to the governor's desk, including a possible return of Happy Hour.
Discover the features and functions added to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 and why it's a great phone for power users.
If you love music, movies or just being outside, Massachusetts is the place to be this weekend!
Big Y and Stop & Shop temporarily closed their delis in the wake of a listeria outbreak linked to deli meat products.
Steward Health Care is closing two of its hospitals in Massachusetts.
A beautiful weekend is in store for Massachusetts, but more than 40 beaches across the state were closed on Friday.
It's looking like a great weekend weatherwise in Massachusetts, though you may notice some haze in the sky from wildfires on the west coast.
The Massachusetts State House is typically quiet on Fridays but not this week, as state lawmakers work to push major pieces of legislation to the governor's desk, including a possible return of Happy Hour.
Big Y and Stop & Shop supermarket locations temporarily closed their delis in the wake of a listeria outbreak linked to deli meat products.
If you're thinking of getting a tattoo, a new study shows there's some concern about the safety of tattoo ink.
A new study finds having anxiety may have long-term negative effects on the brain.
There's a new TikTok routine called "the morning shed" that influencers claim will improve the quality of your sleep and skin. But how safe is it?
The number of COVID cases is spiking in Massachusetts as the virus continues to mutate.
The state of Massachusetts is taking action after WBZ-TV I-Team reports revealed that some nursing homes haven't paid their workers for weeks.
After the I-Team went to Blupoint Healthcare's Newton offices, workers got their paychecks. Days later, their banks said the checks were no good.
Blupoint Healthcare employees say their paychecks finally cleared at the bank.
An 84-year-old Navy veteran paid a shop thousands of dollars for a headstone. Two years later he still had nothing, until he reached out to WBZ's Call For Action.
Just days after the judge in the Karen Read case announced a mistrial, lawyers for the Mansfield woman are now looking to dismiss two of the charges against her.
Nine years ago, Boston was in the running to host the 2024 Summer Olympics. So what is the city missing now?
Research showed independents don't like extremism or partisanship.
With Kamala Harris in and Joe Biden out, Donald Trump is now the oldest major-party presidential nominee ever.
Has the news media been too focused on President Joe Biden's age and health, as more Democrats urge him to leave the presidential race?
For undecided voters, Jon Keller said Trump's RNC speech disrupted, at least temporarily, the negative impressions that fuel his unpopularity.
Yankee Candle is laying off about 100 workers in Massachusetts amid a decline in the fragrance business.
Stop & Shop says it will be closing 32 stores this year and eight of them are in Massachusetts.
Thanks in part to an anonymous $5.2 million donation, the West Newton Cinema is likely to be saved from being demolished.
Bob's Stores, a discount clothing retailer with locations in Massachusetts and Connecticut, is going out of business.
Two New England pizza places were named among the best in the country by The New York Times.
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.
Davon Godchaux shared his frustrations -- and desires -- over his contract situation with the Patriots on Friday.
On the third day of practice at Patriots training camp, most of the attention was on the quarterbacks and the relationships blooming in the QB room.
The Red Sox are reportedly bringing left-handed starter James Paxton back to Boston.
The Patriots are reportedly signing hard-hitting safety Jabrill Peppers to a three-year extension.
Ja'Lynn Polk is a rookie that Patriots fans will grow to love.
An adult black bear and a cub became trapped inside a car in Winsted, Connecticut.
The ice cream trail map highlights Massachusetts shops that use locally produced dairy.
New photos show an endangered North Atlantic right whale that's named after Fenway Park alongside her calf.
A Massachusetts woman got a big surprise when she was checking her lottery tickets.
Dr. Jennifer LaFemina saved a Little League umpire's life while at her son's baseball game in Massachusetts.