West Springfield Mom Dies Protecting Daughter In Bath Tub During Tornado
A West Springfield woman was killed when her roof caved in while she was protecting her daughter in their bathtub during Wednesday's tornado outbreak.
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A West Springfield woman was killed when her roof caved in while she was protecting her daughter in their bathtub during Wednesday's tornado outbreak.
In all, 18 communities sustained serious damage from a tornado outbreak in Massachusetts on Wednesday, but perhaps the hardest hit area was Brimfield.
Wednesday's tornado outbreak is likely the most violent weather event to occur in Massachusetts in many of our viewers' lifetimes.
Debris from Wednesday's tornadoes flew farther than just a couple of neighborhoods.
Russell Bressette rushed to his basement, clasped to a couple embedded pipes, and held tight as a tornado ripped apart the home above him Wednesday night.
Tornadoes and several severe thunderstorms tore through parts of western and central Massachusetts on Wednesday, claiming four lives and leaving a tremendous amount of damage in a number of communities.
While many people have started to clean up after the tornadoes, there are others who are still looking for family and friends.
Several tornadoes touched down in Massachusetts Wednesday afternoon, killing at least four people and damaging property across more than a dozen communities.
Several tornadoes touched down in western and central Massachusetts on Wednesday, killing at least four people and damaging property in 19 communities.
At least two tornadoes have touched down in Sturbridge in a matter of hours, causing widespread damage.
Peter Judge of the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency confirms that the agency has confirmed fourth deaths in Wednesday's tornadoes.
What's it like to live through a tornado? One caller shares her experience.
It has been an extremely deadly, dangerous and record breaking tornado season.
When we see storm damage like that left behind in Missouri, it is often the result of several tornadoes touching down in multiple spots.
A Massachusetts animal shelter is pitching in to help some of the most helpless victims of the tornadoes in the south.
One of the largest tornado outbreaks in recent history occurred this past weekend with close to 200 tornadoes moving from the Plains to the Gulf to the Carolinas.
Wilyer Abreu hit a two-run homer, Payton Tolle pitched six scoreless innings and the Red Sox beat the Orioles 8-1 on Wednesday.
Scotland fans who call themselves the Tartan Army will soon swarm Boston and Providence ahead of the World Cup matches in Foxboro.
Some parents in Brookline are raising concerns about dangerously hot playground surfaces at a local school.
Boston residents are excited about bars staying open later for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but employees aren't so sure.
Clover Food Lab, the vegetarian fast food chain that closed all of its Boston-area restaurants last week, is already set to reopen.
"Chelsea Jane Doe" has been identified as Tiffany Bradley of Pennsylvania.
Some parents in Brookline are raising concerns about dangerously hot playground surfaces at a local school.
Archaeologists searching for new clues about one of the most significant sites in the American Revolution have already found notable artifacts.
Investigators are looking at "environmental factors" at Uxbridge High School that could potentially be linked to breast cancer cases.
Scotland fans who call themselves the Tartan Army will soon swarm Boston and Providence ahead of the World Cup matches in Foxboro.
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.
Barney Frank, a Democrat who represented Massachusetts in Congress for 32 years, has died. He was 86 years old.
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."
An Amazon employee is accused of stealing hundreds of items from a warehouse in Bridgewater, Massachusetts.
Clover Food Lab, which has about a dozen vegetarian fast-food restaurants in the Boston area, is closing.
A proposed bill would push back "last call" so Massachusetts bars could stay open until 3 a.m. for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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.
Built and operated entirely by volunteers, Waushakum Live Steamers brings miniature steam railroading to life on a full-scale landscape.
A Newburyport native, multitalented author, potter, and chef, Dave Becker opened his first restaurant at just 24 years old.
With routes that wind past rugged islands, historic lighthouses, and abundant marine life, Cap'n Fish's Cruises offers a classic way to experience Maine's midcoast by sea.
With over four decades dedicated to the art of bonsai, Bonsai West is one of New England's premier destinations for this living tradition.
New England's largest and oldest Renaissance festival, King Richard's Faire, is a celebration of music, theater, and history.
Wilyer Abreu hit a two-run homer, Payton Tolle pitched six scoreless innings and the Red Sox beat the Orioles 8-1 on Wednesday.
Pete Alonso hit a two-run homer and Shane Baz pitched seven solid innings as the Baltimore Orioles beat the Boston Red Sox 4-2 on Tuesday night.
Freshly acquired New England Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown was all smiles Tuesday after his first practice with his new team.
New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel said newly acquired wide receiver A.J. Brown has passed his physical and is "ready to go."
Boston sports media personality Chris Gasper said he is preparing to undergo surgery for prostate cancer.
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.