"Senior assassin" in Stoneham causes 911 caller to mistake water gun for pistol
The ongoing issues with the "senior assassin" game across Massachusetts caused a close call in Stoneham.
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The ongoing issues with the "senior assassin" game across Massachusetts caused a close call in Stoneham.
The play, "What the Constitution Means to Me," looks at the impact the document has on four generations of women in the same family.
It's mid-March, and some snow on the ground didn't stop Massachusetts golfers from hitting the links on Sunday.
When a fear-inducing adaptation of the classic "Wait Until Dark" opens at The Greater Boston Stage in Stoneham, two women will share the lead role.
In the winter, no street parking is allowed overnight in Stoneham whether or not there is inclement weather.
A handful of lawmakers are calling for the state to crack down on so-called "e-bikes" after the death of a Stoneham teen over the weekend.
Counselors will be available to students at schools in Bedford Monday to help them cope with the death of 13-year-old Parker Robles.
The Greater Boston Stage Company's production of "Murder for Two" is a nonstop 90-minute show featuring just two actors and a piano.
It's time for Ocean Spray's annual Fall Harvest Celebration, plus a Halloween event at Stone Zoo and a cider festival in Boston.
Two people in a car were stabbed early Sunday morning during an incident that started in Stoneham and ended in nearby Wakefield.
"Little Shop of Horrors" in Massachusetts uses three different puppets and two actors to bring to life the iconic man-eating plant.
Mother's Day is this weekend, and there are plenty of special events to take mom to, including a special day at the zoo, a food truck festival and a market in Boston.
It's a disastrous night at the theater but that's a good thing at "The Play That Goes Wrong," which is now playing in Stoneham, Massachusetts.
Just in time for St. Patrick's Day, "The Irish and How They Got That Way" is a musical tribute to Ireland.
A Stoneham grandmother injured in a hit and run crash two months ago is still struggling with debilitating injuries while police search for the driver.
At the Field of Honor in Stoneham, each flag is dedicated to a service member or first responder.
A woman was caught on camera sprinting into a yard in Stoneham and attempting to rip apart a Donald Trump sign.
Stoneham police released surveillance video of the crash in an effort to find the driver of the SUV.
Police released surveillance video of the incident, hoping to catch the driver. WBZ-TV's Brandon Truitt reports.
The Greater Boston Stage Company, right in the heart of downtown Stoneham, is celebrating a big birthday with a major renovation project.
While the layout of the Stoneham theater will stay the same, the space will get a big upgrade. WBZ-TV's Courtney Cole reports.
The new Stoneham High School is not ready to open, delaying the start of school for all students in the district.
Two orphaned cougars have found a new home at the Stone Zoo in Massachusetts.
Stoneham authorities say a "significant quantity" of sports equipment was stolen during an alumni event.
"Titanish" is a parody of the 1997 Oscar-winning film "Titanic," making fun of what you see on screen, not the event itself.
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.