Off-duty Hanover police officer accused in deadly hit-and-run crash

A Hanover, Massachusetts police officer has been placed on administrative leave after he allegedly hit and killed a man after a night of drinking, then drove off.

• Feb 17

Father accused of taking "upskirt" photos of women, girls at Hingham stores

A father from Hanover is accused of taking "upskirt" photos at a popular shopping center in Hingham, Massachusetts.

• Aug 26, 2025

Senior prank leaves large mess at Hanover High School

Both residents and school officials at a Massachusetts high school were left stunned after a senior prank took an unexpected turn from harmless fun to chaos.

• May 31, 2025

How will Trump's auto tariffs impact car buyers and dealers?

An impending 25% tariff on imported cars and parts has car dealers in Massachusetts concerned as prices have already started surging.

• Mar 27, 2025

Mass. high school football player receives offer from Belichick, UNC

Bill Belichick met with 17-year-old Marky Walbridge, a left tackle at St. Sebastian's.

• Jan 24, 2025

Maine man accused of exposing himself to teen at Hanover shopping center

Police said the victim was sitting in her car at Hanover Crossing when a man exposed himself.

• Jan 6, 2025

Mass. woman burned after tabletop fire pit explodes sends warning

A Hanover woman is speaking out over the potential dangers of a popular holiday gift this year.

• Dec 6, 2024

Weekend To Do List: Celebrating Earth Day and spring in Massachusetts

Get ready to celebrate Earth Day and the beautiful spring weather this weekend!

• Apr 19, 2024

Hanover organization Raising Harts creates safe space for people of all abilities

A Massachusetts organization started a system and built a home for all families of neurodivergent children.

• Mar 11, 2024

Hanover police officer to receive kidney from lifelong friend

Doug Smith will donate a kidney to his friend and fellow police officer Jonathan Frattasio. WBZ-TV's Paul Burton reports.

• Dec 29, 2023

WBZ News update for December 19

Power outages remain post-storm; Storm diverts cruise to New England; St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center accusations; WBZ Weather

• Dec 19, 2023

Tree falls on Hanover trailer, killing man inside

Damaging winds​ brought a tree down onto a trailer in Hanover during Monday's storm, killing an 89-year-old man.

• Dec 18, 2023

Man killed when tree falls on trailer in Hanover

A man was killed when a tree fell onto a trailer in Hanover. WBZ-TV's Christina Hager reports.

• Dec 18, 2023

Hanover police warn residents about bear sightings on trails

A bear has been spotted by several people on a trail in Hanover. The black bear was seen in Luddams Ford Park and Water Street area.

• Oct 9, 2023

Driver charged with OUI after crashing car into home in Hanover

A driver is accused of being drunk behind the wheel after crashing his car into a home in Hanover.

• Jul 6, 2023

Ryan Family Amusements selling fun at new Hanover location

Ryan Family Amusements has been a staple for arcade fun since 1958. They now have ten locations, including a new one in Hanover.

• Jul 6, 2023

Good Samaritan, Hanover police officers help sleeping resident escape fire

Hanover police officers and a Good Samaritan are credited with saving a life after a barn-turned-home caught fire.

• Apr 11, 2023