Local News
Ashland K9 Honored For Saving Partner’s Life Retires After 11 YearsK9 Dax, who made history after he saved his partner's life, has retired after 11 years with Ashland Police.
Whitman Mourns 'Unimaginable' Loss Of 4 Family MembersThe town of Whitman is mourning the painful loss of a brother and sister and their mother and grandmother who were all killed while on a trip to Disney World.
Stoughton Police Search For Suspect In Citizens Bank RobberyPolice are searching for a man suspected of robbing s Citizens Bank on Washington Street in Stoughton on Wednesday afternoon.
Statehouse Honors Marines Who Were At Iwo Jima On Battle's 75th AnniversaryWednesday marked the 75th anniversary of the start of Iwo Jima. Four veterans who were there were honored in Boston.
‘Germ Blaster’ Helping Fight Flu Season In Haverhill SchoolsWith a four percent absence rate among students and staff, Haverhill Public Schools are combating flu season with their weapon of choice - a germ blaster.
Methuen Mayor Demands Answers After National Grid Cuts Power OvernightNational Grid is being criticized by the Mayor of Methuen for failing to notify the city about a “planned outage” overnight that cut power to 300 residents for several hours.
Teen Killed, 15-Year-Old Arrested On Gun Charge In Dorchester ShootingA teenager has died after being shot in Dorchester Wednesday.
Republican Attorney Kevin O'Connor Announces Campaign For U.S. Senate SeatA Republican attorney from Dover said Wednesday that he is running for the U.S. Senate in Massachusetts.
Man Convicted, Paroled In Officer's 1997 Death FoundA man who served time for his involvement in the 1997 killing of a New Hampshire police officer and disappeared after being paroled has been found in Texas.
Molly Bish Cold Case An Inspiration For Bill To Expand DNA UseThe use of partial DNA to identify family members and find potential answers for unsolved crimes is a relatively new development.
WAAF Sold, Will Switch To Christian ProgrammingWAAF, a longtime rock radio station based in Worcester and Boston, has been sold and will start playing contemporary Christian programming this weekend.
Several Manchester, NH Schools Closed After Water Main BreakSeveral schools were closed in Manchester, N.H. on Wednesday after a water main break that left residents without water, and some without heat.
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WBZ ForecastEric Fisher has an updated weather forecast.
Ashland K9 Honored For Saving Partner’s Life Retires After 11 YearsPolice K9 Dax is calling it a career after 11 years on the force. WBZ-TV's Nick Emmons reports.
Sony Pulls Out Of Pax East Over Coronavirus FearsSony will not send employees to the Pax East convention in Boston over coronavirus fears. WBZ-TV's Liam Martin reports.
I-Team Investigations
I-Team: Exclusive Look At SWAT Team Training On Hidden Explosives, Booby TrapsMassachusetts State Police says it is all too aware of the danger of homemade explosives and booby traps.
I-Team: Man Accused Of Running Paving Scam Is At It Again, Waltham Police SayWaltham Police are warning residents to be on the lookout fora man running a paving scam.
I-Team: Clearing Old Marijuana Charges In Massachusetts Is A StruggleAlthough marijuana is now legal in Massachusetts, some people are still paying a hefty price for arrests from years ago.
Health
‘Germ Blaster’ Helping Fight Flu Season In Haverhill SchoolsWith a four percent absence rate among students and staff, Haverhill Public Schools are combating flu season with their weapon of choice - a germ blaster.
Later School Start Times May Reduce Teen Car Crashes, Boston Children’s Research FindsAccording to a new study, if teens are allowed to sleep in later on school days, they may get into few car accidents.
Babies Exposed To Cleaning Products May Have Increased Asthma RiskNew research suggests cleaning products could actually increase a child's risk of asthma.
Politics
Republican Attorney Kevin O'Connor Announces Campaign For U.S. Senate SeatA Republican attorney from Dover said Wednesday that he is running for the U.S. Senate in Massachusetts.
Rep. David Nangle Steps Down From Leadership Role, Committees After ArrestThe Lowell Democrat faces more than two dozen charges and is accused of misusing campaign funds.
Joe Kennedy, Ed Markey Face Off In First Televised DebateThe race is pitting two well-known politicians against each other, with Kennedy hoping to unseat the incumbent Markey.
Education
Students At Mass. Schools Get Lesson In Healthy RelationshipsA public service campaign aims to reach kids at school and on social media, and teach them about the importance of healthy relationships.
Mansfield Public Schools Eliminating Class Rank SystemAcademics are about to get a little less competitive in Mansfield.
Education Department Reportedly Investigating Harvard, Yale Over Foreign FundingThe Education Department has opened investigations into Yale and Harvard for failing to disclose billions in funding from foreign countries.
Business
Bed Bath & Beyond Stock Rises As Retailer Unveils Turnaround PlanExecutives rolled out a raft of initiatives to turn the struggling chain around.
Walmart's Holiday Season 'Wasn't As Good As Expected'Wall Street expected a stronger performance.
Pier 1 Files For BankruptcyPier 1, the troubled home furnishings retailer that has closed hundreds of stores in recent years, filed for bankruptcy Monday.
Consumer
Price Of Wine Expected To Drop To Lowest Level In 5 YearsLet's raise our tumblers and toast to cheaper wine. The price of wine is expected to drop to its lowest levels in five years thanks, in part, to a surplus of California grapes.
Over 70,000 Lowe's Ceiling Fans Recalled; Blades Can Fly Off And Cause InjuryManufacturers received 210 reports of the fan blade ejecting from the fan.
322,000 Insulin Pumps Recalled After Injuries, 1 Death ReportedThe FDA identified it as a Class I recall, the most serious type of recall.
Entertainment
Ozzy Osbourne Cancels New England Tour Dates For Medical TreatmentsThe 71-year-old rocker went public last month with his Parkinson's disease diagnosis.
In The Spotlight: Sarah Jessica Parker, Matthew Broderick Bring Star Power To Boston StageThe Neil Simon play, "Plaza Suite", has returned to the Emerson Colonial Theatre for the first time since making its world premiere there back in 1968.
Weekend To Do List: Boat Show, Cupcake Run, Free Art Museum EntryWith President’s Day on Monday, it is a long weekend for most people. That means one extra day to enjoy the city and events around you.