Beachgoers in Massachusetts take in huge waves from Hurricane Erin

As Hurricane Erin moves up the east coast, the storm is bringing huge waves and strong rip currents to Horseneck Beach in Westport.

• Aug 20, 2025

Five men fined $51,000 for illegal fishing in Westport

Incoming Westport Harbor Master Bill Chase said the bust is the result of tighter coordination with environmental police.

• Jun 23, 2025

Westport High School teacher on leave for reading "Happy Endings" in class

A teacher has been put on paid administrative leave after an investigation by the Westport Community Schools district found some provocative literature was read aloud to students.

• Sep 4, 2023

Westport teacher investigated for reading "Happy Endings" in class

The incident happened on her second day back at Westport High School. WBZ-TV's Tiffany Chan reports.

• Sep 1, 2023

Westport teachers have history of saving each other's life

Michelle Thomas performed the Heimlich maneuver when her best friend Jennifer Medeiros started choking in the classroom.

• Apr 11, 2023

Westport teachers have history of saving each other

Jennifer Medeiros and Michelle Thomas have a history of saving each other’s lives. WBZ-TV's Brandon Truitt reports.

• Apr 11, 2023

5-year-old goes on $3,000 Amazon shopping spree using mom's phone

A 5-year-old Westport girl spent $3,000 on Amazon using her mom's phone.

• Mar 31, 2023

WBZ News update for March 3

Snowy forecast update; RMV bribery scandal; MBTA audit; Westport suing social media

• Mar 3, 2023

Westport schools joining nationwide lawsuit against social media giants

The Westport School District is joining a nationwide lawsuit against social media giants like Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.

• Mar 2, 2023

Portuguese Man O'War sighting forces beach closure in Westport

The waters of Horseneck Beach in Westport are closed on Monday due to a Portuguese Man O'War sighting and dangerous rip currents.

• Jul 25, 2022