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Before the Columbine High School shooting, schools prepared for fires and natural disasters. After the 1999 massacre, states enacted lockdown and active shooter drills.
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Before the Columbine High School shooting, schools prepared for fires and natural disasters. After the 1999 massacre, states enacted lockdown and active shooter drills.
Students in a Mattapan classroom are having difficult discussions following a Texas school shooting.
WBZ-TV's Kristina Rex reports.
Parents with children in the Gloucester school system may be changing their vacation plans after the school announced makeup days following a teacher strike in November.
MassDOT is reassuring drivers that it was an isolated incident in a now-viral video that shows the floodwaters rising quickly inside the Ted Williams Tunnel in Boston.
Bill Belichick has started a new chapter in his storied football career, as he was officially introduced as the head football coach at the University of Carolina.
Two teenage boys were arrested Thursday morning after police said they stole a car and led police on a chase before crashing on 93 in Massachusetts.
Biddeford Police Sgt. Jacob Wolterbeek was killed in a crash on the Piscataqua River Bridge.
Bill Belichick will begin a new chapter Thursday when he is officially introduced as the new head coach of the University of North Carolina football team.
The Karen Read case is back in court Thursday for arguments about expert witnesses and discussion of when her second trial will begin.
MassDOT is reassuring drivers that it was an isolated incident in a now-viral video that shows the floodwaters rising quickly inside the Ted Williams Tunnel in Boston.
Biddeford Police Sgt. Jacob Wolterbeek was killed in a crash on the Piscataqua River Bridge.
Body camera video from police in Fall River, Massachusetts shows a suspect in a tight spot as he climbed inside a chimney to evade arrest and ended up getting stuck.
Minnesota Vikings legend Randy Moss will step away from his broadcasting role at ESPN "to focus on a personal health challenge," the network announced Friday.
If beauty products are on your Christmas list this year, one Massachusetts doctor is urging you to check labels for ingredients that may be hazardous to your health.
Jon Keller says an unholy union of clever tech and cultural dreck have turned brain rot into a global plague.
Minnesota Vikings legend and NFL Hall of Famer Randy Moss said he is "battling something internal" and asked for prayers on Sunday.
A new program in Boston is trying to improve the labor and delivery experience for expectant Black mothers and mothers of color, who often find their voices aren't always heard by hospital staff.
A family visiting Boston left behind a videotape with precious memories in their rental car.
A Cape Cod woman reached out to the I-Team's Call for Action after struggling to get her health insurance provider to approve an overnight hospital stay for a major surgical procedure.
Detective Lieutenant Brian Tully was disciplined for failing to supervise investigators who sent inappropriate text messages during Karen Read's investigation.
WBZ-TV's I-Team has uncovered a third attempted land grab by thieves in Massachusetts, this time in West Yarmouth.
Pink cocaine has reportedly made its way to the Boston area, federal investigators told WBZ-TV's I-Team.
How do you keep political drama from poisoning important relationships during the holidays?
Consumers haggle over the price of big-ticket items like homes and cars. So should they also bargain over the cost of college tuition?
Jon Keller says an unholy union of clever tech and cultural dreck have turned brain rot into a global plague.
Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn joined WBZ-TV this week for a one-on-one interview for Sunday's "Keller At Large."
Jon Keller has his annual list of turkeys in the Boston area for Thanksgiving 2024.
Massachusetts is getting closer to allowing pot cafes and other sites for social marijuana consumption.
Bertucci's has closed its Swampscott restaurant, leaving only 15 locations in Massachusetts.
Four Seas Ice Cream, fixture on Cape Cod since 1934, has been sold.
Jeff Kinney, the "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" author and owner of An Unlikely Story, is determined to make Plainville proud.
Blue laws in Massachusetts require most stores to close for Thanksgiving. Here's what to know.
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.
Bill Belichick has started a new chapter in his storied football career, as he was officially introduced as the head football coach at the University of Carolina.
The Boston Red Sox have been connected to a couple of third basemen this offseason, leading to speculation Rafael Devers could move across the diamond.
Bill Belichick is off to the college game as the new head coach of the UNC Tar Heels. Does the move close the book on Belichick's NFL career?
Bill Belichick is heading to the college game, and two of the greatest players he coached at the NFL level are excited to see what he can bring to North Carolina.
Former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick is set to become the next coach of the UNC Tarheels.
A unique ATM tree in Greenfield, Massachusetts was hit by thieves in a heist.
An "odd couple" at an Animal Rescue League shelter in Boston is looking for a new home together.
A mechanic from Seekonk is the first $1 million winner from a new Celtics scratch ticket in Massachusetts.
Researchers spotted a right whale in Cape Cod Bay exhibiting behavior that is typically seen later in the season.
The Lizzie Borden House in Fall River has landed on USA Today's Top 10 list of the best haunted hotels.