I-Team: Deadly Problem Found On Local Sidewalks
They look like a light pole or sewer grate, but the jolt they can give humans and animals alike is enough to kill them.
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They look like a light pole or sewer grate, but the jolt they can give humans and animals alike is enough to kill them.
The health department in Worcester is trying to pinpoint the source of an outbreak of illness in patrons who ate Easter Sunday brunch at Luciano's Cotton Club restaurant.
A woman hit by an SUV at her Worcester home Thursday night has died, police said.
If the pesticide to control the Asian Longhorned Beetle is injected into Sugar Maple trees, would it poison the sap that could be collected from those trees to make maple syrup? Will the trees be identified that have been injected? -Ron, Franklin
The USDA began treating trees in Worcester County on Monday to prevent the spread of the Asian longhorned beetles.
Best-selling author and philanthropist Greg Mortenson has canceled a scheduled appearance in Massachusetts in the wake of allegations of financial mismanagement and literary fraud.
Police are looking for a man who held up a bank. Police think the suspect applied something to try and change his skin tone.
The College of the Holy Cross in Worcester has extended the hours of its on-campus pub and started allowing students under 21 inside.
Police say they have arrested three people in connection with a double fatal shooting in Worcester over the weekend.
Police in Worcester are investigating an early-morning double homicide that happened behind an apartment building.
It's a tough job market out there, but at least two vacancies are up for grabs in Massachusetts, provided candidates have the right qualifications to be federal judges
A Worcester man who fatally stabbed a pit bull he says was attacking his family's dog will not face charges.
The city of Worcester is putting a short leash on pit bull owners, requiring additional registration and walking proof owners are in compliance with a new ordinance.
The University of Massachusetts Medical School has laid off 63 employees, citing financial concerns over potential reductions in state and federal funding in coming years.
A Sterling animal shelter is now offering up to $2,000 for the safe return of two stolen puppies.
The tragic death of a 4-year old boy has saved the life of another child.
Four men have been arrested on allegations they were part of a smash-and-grab theft ring that stole about $340,000 from ATMs in six Massachusetts counties.
The first full day of spring and snow is falling across much of the area.
It was a big day locally for high school basketball on Saturday, as six state championships were on the line at the DCU Center in Worcester.
Several puppies stolen from an animal shelter in Sterling have been found. Two are still missing.
The chancellor of the University of Massachusetts Medical School has received a $60,000-per-year pay raise at a time the five-campus system is facing a $54 million budget shortfall.
A 4-year-old boy from Dudley is in critical condition after falling from an escalator inside the Sears at the Auburn Mall.
Federal authorities have scheduled a series of meetings in central Massachusetts in the coming week to discuss ongoing efforts to rid the region of the destructive Asian longhorned beetle.
A Worcester dad has given his baby boy the ultimate gift, a life-saving liver transplant.
Federal officials say more than 95,000 trees in the Worcester area are in line for chemical treatment this spring in the ongoing battle against the invasive Asian longhorned beetle.
You can often find Robert riding his new bike, shooting hoops or finding new adventures outside.
Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran, who has spoken about his past struggles with mental health, said a fan made a personal comment that crossed the line.
A Carver, Massachusetts man is accused of running a dogfighting operation for years.
Byron Buxton homered twice and Mick Abel pitched seven sharp innings as the Minnesota Twins beat the Boston Red Sox 6-0.
The Boston Bruins clinched the top wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference with a 4-0 win over the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday night.
A suspect has been arrested after police say two masked men broke into an oceanfront Beverly mansion and held the housekeeper at gunpoint.
A Carver, Massachusetts man is accused of running a dogfighting operation for years.
Neighbors and Reddit enthusiasts are making their way to Somerville, Massachusetts to check out a city vehicle crushed under a mountain of dirty snow.
Hampshire College, a small liberal arts school in Amherst is closing permanently after the fall semester.
Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran, who has spoken about his past struggles with mental health, said a fan made a personal comment that crossed the line.
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.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Two Massachusetts residents have been diagnosed with measles, the Department of Public Health confirmed Friday.
There's a new drug that can help early morning shift workers stay awake and alert, a study out of Boston found.
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.
A Dorchester woman says Boston Police opened fire through her closed apartment door and the bullets went into her 5-year-old son's bedroom.
The I-Team has learned the Massachusetts Dept. of Health wants to take away pepper spray and non-lethal restraints from Tewksbury State Hospital safety officers.
Frankie Rodenbaugh died just days after his babysitter allegedly left him in a car, strapped in his seat for hours with no food or water.
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.
Another movie theater in Massachusetts is closing its doors. The Route One Cinema Pub in North Attleboro will shut down in May.
The bill would ban single-use plastic bags and implement a 10-cent fee for paper bags at Massachusetts stores.
Easter is today. Stores like Market Basket, Big Y and Stop & Shop have shared whether they'll be open or closed for the holiday.
Clover Food Lab, a vegetarian restaurant chain in the Boston area, has let the state know it may have to lay off 182 workers.
The James Beard Awards announced their 2026 finalists. Here are the New England restaurants and chefs up for honors.
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.
Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran, who has spoken about his past struggles with mental health, said a fan made a personal comment that crossed the line.
Byron Buxton homered twice and Mick Abel pitched seven sharp innings as the Minnesota Twins beat the Boston Red Sox 6-0.
The Boston Bruins clinched the top wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference with a 4-0 win over the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday night.
NFL reporter Dianna Russini has resigned from The Athletic less than a week after published photos of her and New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel at an Arizona resort prompted an internal investigation.
Garrett Crochet became the first Red Sox pitcher to allow 10 runs in less than two innings.
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.
A Cape Air plane had to return to Nantucket, Massachusetts after part of a door opened up mid-flight.
Hot dogs and fries at Fenway Park just got an upgrade. Boston Red Sox fans can now have lobster on their ballpark favorites.
A small restaurant and convenience store on Nantucket, Massachusetts keeps selling big lottery winners.