WBZ News update for December 21
Weekend weather; Lawrence voter fraud charges; New Turtleboy charges
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Weekend weather; Lawrence voter fraud charges; New Turtleboy charges
An incoming city councilor in Lawrence is now under indictment for voter fraud.
Lawrence District A Councilor-Elect, Fidelina Santiago was indicted on the charges of Illegal Voting.
The Bread and Roses food pantry gave out 140,000 pounds of food last month but it only received 100,000 pounds in donations.
WBZ-TV's Mike Sullivan reports.
Brenna Caisse, a senior at North Andover High School, was killed in an horrific crash on Route 495 in Lawrence late Thursday night.
Nathan Saben, the man accused in a string of armed carjackings and attempted carjackings in Massachusetts and New Hampshire this week, was ordered held on $100,000 bail Friday.
COVID school outbreak; Man accused of killing mother; Truck hits building; NEXT Weather forecast
The Esperanza Academy, an all-girls middle school in Lawrence, moved to remote learning Tuesday because of a rise in COVID cases.
In Lawrence, the Esperanza Academy announced they would be moving to distance learning due to a rise in cases.
Over the weekend small gro ups walked the busy streets of Lawrence to observe the artwork on display on billboards throughout the city.
Over the weekend small groups walked the busy streets of Lawrence to observe the artwork on billboards throughout the city.
Police arrested 14-year-old Jobe Santiago and charged him with the Lawrence murder of 19-year-old Angie Aristy.
A 19-year-old woman was found shot and killed in Lawrence on Wednesday night.
The proposal calls for improved construction procedures to minimize the risk of overpressurized pipelines.
State Police say 37-year-old Vincent Parr of Lawrence jumped into the Swift River in Albany, N.H. to help a mother and her child who were stuck.
An intense storm brought more than six inches of rain to the Merrimack Valley Tuesday, flooding roads and businesses.
Hannah Finn started the One Wish Project when she was just 14. Now they deliver around 300 birthdays a month.
The office of Mayor Brian A. DePeña announced Tuesday that Vasque had taken early retirement on June 30.
The office of Mayor Brian A. DePeña announced Tuesday that Vasque had taken early retirement on June 30.
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Two men who are hospitalized for gunshot wounds after a shooting in Lawrence have been arrested on weapons charges.
A man died in custody at the Lawrence Police Department early Saturday morning and his cellmate is now facing charges.
Five people were hurt and one person died following a shooting during a house party in Lawrence early Sunday morning.
Hector Raul Aybar-Soto, 26, was arrested Wednesday and charged with the murder of 24-year-old Christopher Garcia.
The Brian Walshe murder trial continues today with a focus on his iPhone and text messages about his dead wife Ana.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
A nationwide botulism outbreak in babies linked to contaminated infant formula has reached Massachusetts.
Derrick White scored a season-high 30 points and the Boston Celtics routed the Washington Wizards 146-101 on Thursday night.
Paval Zacha scored twice, Joonas Korpisalo made 37 saves and the Boston Bruins beat the St. Louis Blues 5-2 on Thursday night.
The Brian Walshe murder trial continues today with a focus on his iPhone and text messages about his dead wife Ana.
We will spend the entire day Friday below freezing with highs in the 20s throughout most of Massachusetts.
What started as a bored teenager's online experiment during the pandemic has turned into a real-life change on MBTA bus routes.
A nationwide botulism outbreak in babies linked to contaminated infant formula has reached Massachusetts.
Birders are flocking to Scituate, Massachusetts to catch a glimpse of a tropical bird called a limpkin, which has never been spotted in New England before.
In an interview with CBS News, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary explains what went into the decision to drop the most serious warnings on hormone therapy for menopause.
Amy Cohen is running the New York City Marathon despite living with the painful effects of sickle cell disease.
Surgeons at Massachusetts General Hospital have removed a pig kidney from a New Hampshire man 271 days after the innovative transplant.
With two-year waiting lists for a primary care physician, Mass General Brigham is using AI to bridge the gap.
A new study finds that simply having a HEPA air purifier in the classroom may not be enough to keep students safe from respiratory illnesses.
A Massachusetts family got stuck with a bill for a damaged tire on their rental car, even though they bought the extra coverage.
I-Team sources say the allegations of misconduct involving Canton Police Sgt. Sean Goode stem from an investigation into former State Police Trooper Michael Proctor.
Customers have been telling the I-Team that the service has not been as advertised with delays and equipment problems.
Advocates for Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital in Canton say the state is failing to keep its promise to keep the facility open.
Michael Proctor, the disgraced lead investigator in Karen Read's high-profile case, has dropped his appeal to the Civil Service Commission and is no longer seeking to get his job back with Massachusetts State Police.
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.
Ocean Spray is looking into videos that claim to show its cranberry sauce cans full of water instead of jelly.
"Blue laws" in Massachusetts prevent most retailers, including grocery stores, from opening on Thanksgiving.
Two shuttered retailers are set to become supermarkets in southeastern Massachusetts.
The Michelin Guide revealed its 2025 "Northeast Cities" edition Tuesday night, and for the first time ever it spotlighted restaurants in the Boston area.
A new report from a nonprofit consumer organization highlights two grocery store chains in Massachusetts for their quality and price.
Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, a spectacular estate mixes modern architecture with breathtaking views.
An innovative craft winery located in downtown Meredith, New Hampshire, Hermit Woods is taking a different approach to winemaking.
Located on the water's edge along New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee, Mill Falls blends elegant luxury with spectacular vistas.
Kohler Store by Supply New England and an interior designer showcases how beauty and functionality can breathe new life into a project.
James Beard-nominated pastry chef and co-founder of Bakey in Boston gives insight on how to make his world-famous babka.
Derrick White scored a season-high 30 points and the Boston Celtics routed the Washington Wizards 146-101 on Thursday night.
Paval Zacha scored twice, Joonas Korpisalo made 37 saves and the Boston Bruins beat the St. Louis Blues 5-2 on Thursday night.
The Pirates have traded pitcher Johan Oviedo to the Red Sox for outfielder Jhostynxon Garcia as part of a five-player deal.
Sixteen high school football teams in Massachusetts are looking to become a state champion at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro.
The Pro Football Hall of Fame announced that New England Patriots legends Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft are finalists for the Class of 2026.
Birders are flocking to Scituate, Massachusetts to catch a glimpse of a tropical bird called a limpkin, which has never been spotted in New England before.
A rescue group is blaming a "dangerous" TikTok trend for a surge in skiers getting lost in the backcountry at Vermont's Stowe Mountain Resort.
A North Atlantic right whale spotted off Ireland last year has made an "extraordinary" 3,000-mile journey to Boston, scientists say.
A bald eagle found bloodied in Fitchburg, Massachusetts was likely hurt in a bird fight and not shot as first suspected.
A little owl somehow ended up in the bathroom of someone's home in Barnstable, Massachusetts.