WBZ News update for January 24
Wednesday storm on the way; Pothole repairs; Tufts Medicine layoffs; Yankee Candle layoffs
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Wednesday storm on the way; Pothole repairs; Tufts Medicine layoffs; Yankee Candle layoffs
WBZ-TV's Ken MacLeod reports.
Thousands of people lost power as heavy snow brought down utility poles and trees. WBZ-TV's Louisa Moller reports.
Nearly 18,000 people in Massachusetts woke up without power.
Nearly 18,000 people in Massachusetts woke up without power.
High winds and heavy rain caused power outages across the state on Friday.
Thousands of people are without power after a storm hit Massachusetts. WBZ-TV's Kristina Rex reports.
Thousands are without power in the Merrimack Valley after a storm brought strong winds. WBZ-TV's Kristina Rex reports.
Strong winds knocked out power to thousands in the Merrimack Valley. WBZ-TV's Mike Sullivan reports.
WBZ-TV's Jacob Wycoff has some tips to prepare you home for a power outage as a storm approaches.
The storm could hit as soon as Thursday, NOAA said.
From Acton to Falmouth to Boston, the seven-day heat wave saw a flurry of power outages. WBZ-TV's Kristina Rex reports.
WBZ-TV's Kristina Rex reports from Acton where 11,000 customers lost power.
Utility crews were quickly out on the streets Saturday working to restore power in the Worcester area after a strong storm.
Central and East Concord experienced a power outage during the Super Bowl.
Some Brookline residents were left without power during a hot and humid night after a tree came crashing down.
More than 900 customers in Nahant lost electricity Thursday in the sub-zero wind chills.
Thousands of homes and businesses lost electricity in Medford, Malden, Everett and parts of Melrose Friday morning.
About 6,000 people were without power in Hull Monday morning due to an outage.
Shoppers at the Natick Mall experienced a brief black out Sunday night.
The number of residents in the dark has gone from about 200,000 customers to around 39,000.
The fair remained open during the outage, which hit at approximately 12:30 p.m. and affected about 1,200 customers in town.
After a planned overnight blackout, power was restored Monday morning in the Back Bay.
NStar is looking into a power outage Tuesday morning that affected up to 6,000 customers in the Kendall Square area.
Oh no! The electricity is out. No internet, cable, computer, video games; the cell phone and iPad batteries are running low. What are you going to do? Don't worry. Here are few great ideas to keep the kids busy.
The Archdiocese of Boston is clashing with a church in Dedham, Massachusetts over a nativity scene with an anti-ICE message.
The Boston Celtics cruised past Los Angeles 126-105 on Friday night, with the Lakers playing without LeBron James and Luka Doncic.
Eight states have laws making police body cameras mandatory. Massachusetts isn't one of them.
A 67-year-old man has been seriously injured after strong winds caused a tree to fall onto his car in Framingham.
The Watertown Boys & Girls Club is feeling the frustration after months of illegal dumping in their parking lot, a problem staff says is unnecessarily wasting money.
The Brian Walshe murder trial continued with a focus on his iPhone and text messages about his dead wife Ana.
The 2026 Men's World Cup draw is being revealed in Washington, D.C.
The Watertown Boys & Girls Club is feeling the frustration after months of illegal dumping in their parking lot, a problem staff says is unnecessarily wasting money.
Eight states have laws making police body cameras mandatory. Massachusetts isn't one of them.
A 67-year-old man has been seriously injured after strong winds caused a tree to fall onto his car in Framingham.
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.
Eight states have laws making police body cameras mandatory. Massachusetts isn't one of them.
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.
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.
The Boston Celtics cruised past Los Angeles 126-105 on Friday night, with the Lakers playing without LeBron James and Luka Doncic.
The 2026 Men's World Cup will be held across the United States, Canada and Mexico next summer.
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.
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.