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Taunton mayor charged in domestic dispute with her husband
Taunton Mayor Shaunna O'Connell pleaded not guilty to charges of assault and battery on a family member and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon.
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Taunton Mayor Shaunna O'Connell pleaded not guilty to charges of assault and battery on a family member and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon.
Taunton Mayor Shaunna O'Connell pleaded not guilty to charges of assault and battery on a family member and assault and battery on a family member.
The project will connect the south coast of Massachusetts to Boston by rail for the first time in 70 years.
Louis Chaves, a Taunton crossing guard, appeared in court after being arrested for the second time in the same day.
A crossing guard is accused of attacking a mother and child near Taunton High School on Monday morning.
Holcim NER quarry in Taunton blast sent rocks flying into the Fremont Street neighborhood in Taunton
The falling rocks may have been from a mistimed detonation at a Taunton quarry. WBZ-TV's Juli McDonald reports.
Police are investigating a man who was found shot to death in a shed in Taunton.
A driver who allegedly struck and killed a cyclist and seriously injured another in Taunton has been cited for motor vehicle homicide.
A Taunton woman who has been a teacher for 18 years is accused of abusing three Pre-K students with special needs in Bridgewater.
Ethan Harris not only excels at wrestling, but he may be the best athlete at Taunton High School.
A massive construction site in Taunton is only 19% complete and no work is currently being done.
A Taunton woman was arrested for allegedly driving drunk following a crash with a Dighton police cruiser Monday night.
A Taunton was charged on Thursday for an armed robbery using Venmo that happened back in January.
Douglas Hagerty, the man accused of a brutal attack on several Taunton police officers, was ordered to undergo a mental health evaluation Wednesday.
Five Taunton police officers, including the chief, were injured by a knife-wielding suspect Tuesday night.
The Sports Officiating Class is a first of its kind in Taunton and part of a school to work program.
The Sports Officiating Class is a first of its kind in Taunton and part of a school to work program. WBZ-TV's Paul Burton reports.
A New Bedford skater is a champion after she thought she was done with the sport for good.
Two Taunton women are accused of stealing nearly $27,000 in items from Stop & Shop stores with fake coupons
A pickup truck crashed into a building in Taunton early Sunday morning.
Nine businesses in Taunton had to suddenly shut down because their building is in danger of collapsing
An East Taunton man was arrested in connection with a fatal shooting early Friday morning in Taunton.
An East Taunton man was arrested in connection with a fatal shooting early Friday morning in Taunton.
A New Bedford man is under arrest after a crash on Route 24 in Taunton that killed one motorcyclist and seriously injured another.
Patriots players made a group of military families feel right at home with a front row seat to training camp, and a special two-wheeled gift.
Two teenagers have been arrested for allegedly robbing a 9-year-old at gunpoint in a Dorchester park.
The Massachusetts State House is typically quiet on Fridays but not this week, as state lawmakers work to push major pieces of legislation to the governor's desk, including a possible return of Happy Hour.
Discover the features and functions added to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 and why it's a great phone for power users.
If you love music, movies or just being outside, Massachusetts is the place to be this weekend!
Big Y and Stop & Shop temporarily closed their delis in the wake of a listeria outbreak linked to deli meat products.
Steward Health Care is closing two of its hospitals in Massachusetts.
A beautiful weekend is in store for Massachusetts, but more than 40 beaches across the state were closed on Friday.
It's looking like a great weekend weatherwise in Massachusetts, though you may notice some haze in the sky from wildfires on the west coast.
The Massachusetts State House is typically quiet on Fridays but not this week, as state lawmakers work to push major pieces of legislation to the governor's desk, including a possible return of Happy Hour.
Big Y and Stop & Shop supermarket locations temporarily closed their delis in the wake of a listeria outbreak linked to deli meat products.
If you're thinking of getting a tattoo, a new study shows there's some concern about the safety of tattoo ink.
A new study finds having anxiety may have long-term negative effects on the brain.
There's a new TikTok routine called "the morning shed" that influencers claim will improve the quality of your sleep and skin. But how safe is it?
The number of COVID cases is spiking in Massachusetts as the virus continues to mutate.
The state of Massachusetts is taking action after WBZ-TV I-Team reports revealed that some nursing homes haven't paid their workers for weeks.
After the I-Team went to Blupoint Healthcare's Newton offices, workers got their paychecks. Days later, their banks said the checks were no good.
Blupoint Healthcare employees say their paychecks finally cleared at the bank.
An 84-year-old Navy veteran paid a shop thousands of dollars for a headstone. Two years later he still had nothing, until he reached out to WBZ's Call For Action.
Just days after the judge in the Karen Read case announced a mistrial, lawyers for the Mansfield woman are now looking to dismiss two of the charges against her.
Nine years ago, Boston was in the running to host the 2024 Summer Olympics. So what is the city missing now?
Research showed independents don't like extremism or partisanship.
With Kamala Harris in and Joe Biden out, Donald Trump is now the oldest major-party presidential nominee ever.
Has the news media been too focused on President Joe Biden's age and health, as more Democrats urge him to leave the presidential race?
For undecided voters, Jon Keller said Trump's RNC speech disrupted, at least temporarily, the negative impressions that fuel his unpopularity.
Yankee Candle is laying off about 100 workers in Massachusetts amid a decline in the fragrance business.
Stop & Shop says it will be closing 32 stores this year and eight of them are in Massachusetts.
Thanks in part to an anonymous $5.2 million donation, the West Newton Cinema is likely to be saved from being demolished.
Bob's Stores, a discount clothing retailer with locations in Massachusetts and Connecticut, is going out of business.
Two New England pizza places were named among the best in the country by The New York Times.
Host Rachel Holt talks with their CEO about their distinct connection to Newport and what sets them apart as a "brewstillery."
Newport's Castle Hill Inn is one of the area's most coveted destinations offering visitors spectacular views, luxurious accommodations, and unique dining experiences.
Founded in 2014 with a mission of preserving, celebrating and sharing automotive history, the Audrain Automobile Museum is a must-stop destination for both car enthusiasts and Newport visitors alike.
Host Rachel Holt joins Prezza Mixologist Craig Carpenter in Boston's North End for a hot new twist on a classic cocktail that's bound to be the next big hit.
Chef Delphin Gomes joins host Rachel Holt in the test kitchen to show off his latest creations and the art of merging design with chocolate.
Davon Godchaux shared his frustrations -- and desires -- over his contract situation with the Patriots on Friday.
On the third day of practice at Patriots training camp, most of the attention was on the quarterbacks and the relationships blooming in the QB room.
The Red Sox are reportedly bringing left-handed starter James Paxton back to Boston.
The Patriots are reportedly signing hard-hitting safety Jabrill Peppers to a three-year extension.
Ja'Lynn Polk is a rookie that Patriots fans will grow to love.
An adult black bear and a cub became trapped inside a car in Winsted, Connecticut.
The ice cream trail map highlights Massachusetts shops that use locally produced dairy.
New photos show an endangered North Atlantic right whale that's named after Fenway Park alongside her calf.
A Massachusetts woman got a big surprise when she was checking her lottery tickets.
Dr. Jennifer LaFemina saved a Little League umpire's life while at her son's baseball game in Massachusetts.