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A solemn procession is taking place Saturday as the body of Billerica Police Sgt. Ian Taylor will be transported to the medical examiner's office in Boston.
A woman and child were killed by a man in an apparent murder-suicide in Lowell on Saturday, according to police.
The Patriots addressed several needs at the 2024 NFL Draft, focusing nearly entirely on the offensive side of the ball.
State revenue receipts are running behind projections, prompting short-term budget cuts and hiring freezes. So are major changes needed?
Save a Dog visited WBZ-TV's Pet Parade with three dogs up for adoption.
An encampment at Northeastern University is being cleared. Campus officials reported the use of "virulent antisemitic slurs."
Protesters nationwide are demanding that schools cut financial ties to Israel and divest from companies they say are enabling the conflict.
The dog defended their home from three coyotes on Friday night.
A celebration of life was held on Saturday in honor of Sarah-Ann Shaw, a legendary reporter at WBZ-TV and Boston's first Black woman TV news reporter.
A look at the timeline of events in Karen Read's high-profile murder trial.
Aidan Kearney, the blogger known as "Turtleboy," is a key figure in the Karen Read trial.
Karen Read is charged with killing her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O'Keefe.
The 10th annual event helped raise money to fund the museum.
Little Wolf Coffee was featured as WBZ-TV's Weekend Wakeup.
Save a Dog visited WBZ-TV's Pet Parade with three dogs up for adoption.
The New England Revolution made a young boy's night by inviting him to see Lionel Messi.
WBZ-TV political analyst Jon Keller talks to Massachusetts Sen. President Karen Spilka.
A Townsend woman was scammed into believing a famous actor was in love with her. Then the case took on a potentially more sinister turn.
State contracts obtained by the I-Team show taxpayers are paying tens of millions of dollars to hotels for rooms and food.
Around 1 in 5 retail milk samples had tested positive for the bird flu virus, but further tests show it was not infectious.
The White House had been due to decide on the menthol cigarette rule in March.
Brad Marchand broke the Boston playoff goals record with his 56th and the Bruins beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-1 in Game 4 on Saturday night to move within a victory of advancing to the second round.
Lionel Messi played in front of a record crowd at Gillette Stadium on Saturday night and put on quite the show for soccer fans in New England.
The Patriots have five quarterbacks on the roster, and Jerod Mayo hopes that crowded QB room inside Gillette Stadium breeds a lot of competition at the most important position on the field.
Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown each scored 22 points, and the Boston Celtics soundly beat the Miami Heat 104-84 on Saturday night to a take a 2-1 lead in their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series.
The Patriots addressed several needs at the 2024 NFL Draft, focusing nearly entirely on the offensive side of the ball.
Ceddanne Rafaela homered and drove in seven runs, and Tyler O'Neill also went deep as the Boston Red Sox routed the Chicago Cubs 17-0 on Saturday.
The Patriots made the pick at No. 193 overall, selecting quarterback Joe Milton out of Tennessee.
The Patriots made their sixth pick of the 2024 draft in the sixth round, selecting cornerback Marcellas Dial out of South Carolina at No. 180 overall.
The New England Patriots continued to "weaponize the offense" in the fourth round of the NFL Draft, selecting University of Central Florida wide receiver Javon Baker.
Ever since TikTok Shop launched last year, users started buying products directly through the app, and now it means millions of dollars for small and medium sized business all over the country.
Believe it or not, according to data from the Tax Foundation, Massachusetts ranks better than 13 other states.
When WBZ-TV showed Boston Red Sox fans pictures of current players, few could name any of them.
In Falmouth, just down the road from the ferry that heads to Martha's Vineyard, is an aquarium that happens to be a piece of history on Cape Cod.
Ice cream lovers are coming from all over to Holy Cow Ice Cream Cafe for their homemade ice cream and unique flavors.
A Somerville business is bringing pinball players together as they get their nostalgia fix.
Around 1 in 5 retail milk samples had tested positive for the bird flu virus, but further tests show it was not infectious.
The White House had been due to decide on the menthol cigarette rule in March.
The discovery of drug-resistant bacteria in two dogs prompted a probe by the CDC and New Jersey health authorities.
A new study finds that people with breast cancer are more likely to develop a second cancer over time.
The CDC is keeping a close eye on the impact that rising heat is having on o
A Townsend woman was scammed into believing a famous actor was in love with her. Then the case took on a potentially more sinister turn.
State contracts obtained by the I-Team show taxpayers are paying tens of millions of dollars to hotels for rooms and food.
A fourth-grade teacher at an elementary school in Cambridge is facing child rape charges.
William Foley Jr., a five-time drunk driver who lost his license after a fatal crash in 2001, is back behind bars after an I-Team investigation.
The IRS Criminal Investigation unit helps go after violent criminals, including some right here in Boston.
Quincy City Council President Ian Cain and Swansea attorney John Deaton are seeking the Republican nomination to run against Sen. Elizabeth Warren.
Pro-Palestinian students have accelerated their protests of the Israel-Hamas war. But are the they helping or hurting their cause?
Massachusetts State Sen. Peter Durant weighed in on budget concerns in Massachusetts.
According to ADL's annual Audit of Antisemitic Incidents, Massachusetts had the fifth most incidents in the country last year, up a shocking 189 percent over 2022.
"It's the golden goose," said Rooney of Boston's commercial property taxes, which provides a large percentage of the city's annual revenue.
April 20, 2024 is Record Store Day. See which record shops in Massachusetts are participating.
Boston Dynamics' latest robot is ready to "exceed human capabilities," the company says.
Rising costs are forcing small businesses located on Boston's Massachusetts Avenue to close.
Boston-based box wine brand Alileo teamed up with Caffe Nero to launch a coffee and wine experience in Massachusetts.
Today is Patriots' Day in Massachusetts. Here's what to know about the celebrations and what's open and closed for the holiday.
Researchers spotted a 37-year-old right whale mother named Wolf and her calf off the coast of Massachusetts.
The 2024 cicada broods will not be emerging in Massachusetts - but the buzzing bugs are set to appear here in 2025.
A pair of vultures thought to be "actively dying" actually had too much to drink, wildlife rescuers in Connecticut say.
A fluffy pile of golden retrievers took over the Boston Common in memory of Spencer the marathon dog.
The thick fog made for an eerie sight as the Mayflower II crossed the Cape Cod Canal.
Robert Shure is the talented sculptor behind the FAO Schwartz teddy bear, the Cy Young memorial and the Massachusetts Fallen Firefighters Memorial.
Ming Tsai demonstrates how to cook a traditional Chinese street food - Ming's bings.
Founded out of love, Rustic Marlin is a home décor and lifestyle brand with a unique origin story in Massachusetts.
The Vermont Country Store has since become an iconic destination for locals and tourists alike.
Creating an inviting environment for the community to meet, enjoy and participate in the arts
State revenue receipts are running behind projections, prompting short-term budget cuts and hiring freezes. So are major changes needed?
In Michigan, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania, both Biden and Trump elicit feelings of worry, anger and nostalgia, according to latest CBS News poll.
Social pressures to be productive – not to mention a culture that prizes multi-tasking – make doing nothing hard to do, for fear of being accused of the dreaded sin of laziness. However, experts say there are rewards for not pushing yourself to the edge all the time.
A woman and child were killed by a man in an apparent murder-suicide in Lowell on Saturday, according to police.
A celebration of life was held on Saturday in honor of Sarah-Ann Shaw, a legendary reporter at WBZ-TV and Boston's first Black woman TV news reporter.
Brad Marchand broke the Boston playoff goals record with his 56th and the Bruins beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-1 in Game 4 on Saturday night to move within a victory of advancing to the second round.
Lionel Messi played in front of a record crowd at Gillette Stadium on Saturday night and put on quite the show for soccer fans in New England.
The Patriots have five quarterbacks on the roster, and Jerod Mayo hopes that crowded QB room inside Gillette Stadium breeds a lot of competition at the most important position on the field.
Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown each scored 22 points, and the Boston Celtics soundly beat the Miami Heat 104-84 on Saturday night to a take a 2-1 lead in their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series.
The Patriots addressed several needs at the 2024 NFL Draft, focusing nearly entirely on the offensive side of the ball.