Michigan YMCA uses AI to assist lifeguards at the pool
The technology works as an extra set of eyes to look for any swimmers in distress. Bradley Blackburn reports.
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The technology works as an extra set of eyes to look for any swimmers in distress. Bradley Blackburn reports.
Multiple beaches and ponds across Massachusetts have been closed this summer due to bacteria levels that exceeded the acceptable threshold. WBZ-TV's Samantha Chaney reports.
Temperatures hit 90 degrees for the first time in Boston this year on Thursday and many headed out to splash pads to cool down.
The senior captain of Duxbury High School's boys swim team has his name atop the school's record board after overcoming a life-threatening health condition.
The senior captain of Duxbury High School's boys swim team has his name atop the school's record board after overcoming a life-threatening health condition. WBZ-TV's Nick Giovanni reports.
Many kids missed out on swimming lessons during the pandemic, a new study has found.
Many kids missed out on swimming lessons during the pandemic, a new study has found.
At local YMCA branches in Massachusetts, swimming lessons are in full swing to help people of all ages get familiar with the water.
At local YMCA branches in Massachusetts, swimming lessons are in full swing to help people of all ages get familiar with the water. WBZ-TV's Breana Pitts reports.
A popular public swimming pool in Charlestown has finally re-opened after a long struggle with the city of Boston.
A popular public swimming pool in Charlestown has finally re-opened after a long struggle with the city of Boston.
Tickets to swim in a designated area of the Charles River sold out in record time this year.
These Massachusetts beaches are closed as of Sunday due to bacteria levels.
Massachusetts lawyer and former prosecutor Gary Zerola found guilty of rape in Boston court Wednesday and other top stories. WBZ's Courtney Cole has your latest headlines and Jason Mikell has your latest weather forecast.
A study from Alive Solutions found swimsuits that were brighter in color were more visible in bodies of water, and is a recommended safety measure to prevent young children from drowning.
Drowning is the leading cause of death for young children, but the color of their swimsuit might be able to save their life.
Around 20 Massachusetts beaches are closed, most due to "bacterial exceedance," according to a data dashboard updated by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.
WBZ TV's Paul Burton reports.
The Boston College swim and dive team have dropped their lawsuit against the school after a judge rejected their request to lift the suspension.
Thea Sanzone was told she would never return to competitive swimming after an accident slashed her arm to the bone.
Dozens of Boston College swimmers and divers are now suing the school after they were suspended for hazing allegations.
Sunday marks the end of the season for pools by the state's Department of Conservation and Recreation.
A swimmer pulled from the water at Sandy Pond Beach in Ayer Saturday afternoon has died.
Registration will open Friday for the DCR's Learn to Swim program for children across Massachusetts.
Gov. Maura Healey and Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll announced 14 organizations throughout Massachusetts will be given funding to provide free beginner swimming lessons to residents of all ages.
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.
There is a new plea for help finding the man who vandalized a community space in Charlestown last year, causing $100,000 in damage.
The Pirates have traded pitcher Johan Oviedo to the Red Sox for outfielder Jhostynxon Garcia as part of a five-player deal.
The man who had an affair with Ana Walshe before her death testified Thursday at Brian Walshe's murder trial.
A Connecticut teen has been arrested and charged with lighting a Boston police cruiser on fire nearly two months after a "street takeover" in the city.
The weather forecast shows an early season Arctic blast is on the way to the Boston area.
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.
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.