Bystander shot, pregnant suspect dead after Sturbridge hotel crash

A pregnant suspect is dead after a crash and a shooting at a Sturbridge, Massachusetts hotel that left a bystander critically wounded.

• Jun 18

Update on Sturbridge, Massachusetts hotel crash and shooting involving pregnant suspect

Authorities say a 28-year-old pregnant woman crashed into the Sturbridge Plaza Hotel and started shooting, critically injuring a person inside before turning the gun on herself.

• Jun 18

Mass. high school honors 90-year-old janitor with surprise birthday party

Bobby Collins of Sturbridge, Massachusetts walked into an assembly of thanks and gratitude in the auditorium he's been cleaning for the past 50 years.

• May 22

3 Mass. museums ranked among the country's best by USA Today

USA Today recently released its rankings of the best museums, and several from Massachusetts and New England made the list.

• Feb 20

Investigators hope DNA event brings new leads in 1993 murder

Investigators will hold a DNA swabbing event hoping to find leads in the cold case murder of Holly Piirainen, a 10-year-old girl who left her grandparents' Massachusetts home in 1993 and never returned.

• Oct 23, 2025

Weekend To Do List: Halloween events and the Topsfield Fair's last weekend

It's time to get into the spooky spirit with some Halloween events, plus it's the last weekend of the Topsfield Fair!

• Oct 10, 2025

Dozens of golden retriever puppies available for adoption at Sturbridge shelter

Golden retriever puppies are up for adoption through a Massachusetts animal rescue after they and their mothers were rescued from an alleged backyard breeder.

• Sep 23, 2025

Pan-Mass Challenge cyclists begin their journey to Bourne

Thousands of riders began their journey Saturday morning in the annual Pan-Mass Challenge to raise money for cancer research.

• Aug 2, 2025

What to know about the Pan-Mass Challenge this weekend

The Pan-Mass Challenge is happening this weekend. Here's what to know about the routes, fundraising and more.

• Aug 1, 2025

Man faces 96 animal cruelty charges after dead animals found in Sturbridge

A Marlboro, Massachusetts man is facing 96 counts of animal cruelty after dozens of dead animals were found at a property he was renting in Sturbridge.

• Mar 26, 2025

Weekend To Do List: Celebrating International Women's Day

With Saturday being International Women's Day, there's events across Massachusetts to take in.

• Mar 7, 2025

Weekend To Do List: Massachusetts celebrates International Women's Day

There are a host of events celebrating International Women's Day this weekend. WBZ-TV's Jordyn Jagolinzer has the Weekend To Do List.

• Mar 7, 2025

Weekend To Do List: Holidays kick off with Christmas-themed events

December kicks off this weekend and the holidays are in full swing with Christmas and holiday-themed events across Massachusetts!

• Nov 29, 2024

Weekend To-Do List: Quincy holiday parade and craft beer at Fenway

Holiday magic abounds in Quincy, Fenway and Old Sturbridge Village. WBZ-TV's Jordyn Jagolinzer reports.

• Nov 29, 2024

Weekend To Do List: Fall harvests and historic Halloween

It's looking like a gorgeous fall weekend in Massachusetts and there's plenty of outdoor events to head to!

• Oct 18, 2024

Pickleball "success team" helps special needs students grow on and off court

Pickleball​ is exploding in popularity and one school in Massachusetts is getting a lot more out of the sport than the average player.

• Jun 7, 2024

Sturbridge officials call for help in providing support to migrants

The influx of new arrivals has put a strain on housing and resources in towns like Sturbridge.

• Sep 14, 2023