Local News
Firefighters Line Up For Wake For Fallen Worcester Fire Lt. Jason MenardLoved ones and fellow firefighters are set to honor fallen Worcester Fire Lt. Jason Menard.
NH Driver Clocked At 126 MPH Told Police He Was 'A Little Late For Work'A New Hampshire driver who was clocked operating at 126 MPH allegedly told State Police he was “a little late for work.”
Truck Crashes Into Entrance Of Upton Country StoreThe driver of a pickup truck was injured after crashing into the entrance of a country store in Upton.
NH Police Investigating Suspicious Deaths In HillsboroNew Hampshire law enforcement officials say they’re investigating suspicious deaths in Hillsboro.
Keller @ Large: Gov. Baker On Deval Patrick's Presidential AspirationsJon Keller sits down with Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker.
Pet Parade: Oceanview Kennel In RevereTwo lovable dogs that will be up for adoption after the holiday season were featured this week on WBZ-TV’s Pet Parade.
Worcester Fire Victim Thanks Lt. Jason Menard For Saving FamilyHugo Zayas’s girlfriend and eight-month-old son were sound asleep when a fire ripped through their Worcester apartment Wednesday. Zayas was at the laundromat down the street when he received a panicked video call from his girlfriend.
Medford Boy's Soccer Almost Denied Playing Tournament Due To Clerical ErrorA clerical error almost kept Medford's boys soccer team from competing in one of the biggest games of the season. They took part in the Division 1 North Finals Saturday evening in Lynn after getting a temporary restraining order.
Lift Malfunction At Vermont Ski Mountain Strands 190 Skiers In The AirThe first weekend of skiing at Mount Snow in Dover, Vermont was especially memorable for some. The Challenger ski lift malfunctioned, stranding 190 skiers for as long as two hours before they were rescued.
5-Year-Old Boy Found Dead In Dover, NHA five-year-old boy was found dead in his home in Dover, N.H. Saturday morning, according to Dover police.
Committee Reaches Compromise On Distracted Driving Bill In MassachusettsThe House and Senate passed their own versions of the law earlier this year.
Google's Android Version Of iMessage Is Here, But There's A CatchPeople with Android phones in the United States will now be able to opt into the new texting service that Google calls Chat.
WBZ Video Updates
WBZ Afternoon Forecast For Nov. 17Zack Green has your latest weather forecast.
WBZ News Update for Nov. 17, 2019Wake Held For Worcester Fire Lt. Jason Menard; Autopsy Scheduled For 5-Year-Old Boy Found Dead In Dover; Truck Slams Into Upton Country Store; 7-Day Forecast
Web Extra: Hundreds Of Firefighters Attend Wake For Lt. Jason MenardFirefighters line up for the wake of Worcester Fire Lt. Jason Menard.
I-Team Investigations
I-Team: Space Heater Among Possible Causes Of Fire That Killed Worcester Fire Lt. Jason MenardSources tell the WBZ-TV I-Team the overnight fire that killed Worcester Fire Lt. Jason Menard does not appear to be criminal in nature.
I-Team: Some Massachusetts Schools Failing To Make Sure Students Are Properly VaccinatedWBZ-TV’s I-Team found out some schools are not complying with the law when it comes to making sure students are protected from potentially deadly illnesses.
I-Team: Inmate Claims Aaron Hernandez Told Him About 4th KillingThe I-Team obtained a never before seen interview with Kyle Kennedy, an inmate who says he had an intimate and romantic relationship with former New England Patriot Aaron Hernandez behind bars.
Health
Every 15 Minutes, Someone In The US Dies Of A Drug-Resistant SuperbugEvery 15 minutes, someone in the United States dies of a superbug that has learned to outsmart even our most sophisticated antibiotics, according to a new report from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Flu Is Getting An Early Start In The US This SeasonExperts said the United States is seeing more flu than is typical for this time of year.
Wanted: 10,000 Dogs For Largest-Ever Study On Improving Canine Life ExpectancyResearchers are hoping to study a group of 10,000 dogs over the course of 10 years to see whether they can improve the life expectancy of canines and their overall quality of life.
Politics
Keller @ Large: Gov. Baker On Deval Patrick's Presidential AspirationsJon Keller sits down with Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker.
Committee Reaches Compromise On Distracted Driving Bill In MassachusettsThe House and Senate passed their own versions of the law earlier this year.
Tim Murray: Deval Patrick Brings Something 'Unique' To 2020 Presidential RaceBefore he launched his campaign, Deval Patrick spoke with Tim Murray, his former lieutenant governor.
Education
Boston School For The Deaf Celebrates 150 Years With Dual Language School DesignationThe Horace Mann School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing in Allston was the first public school for the deaf in the country.
MIT Dog-Like Robots Do Backflips And Play SoccerOn a recent fall day at MIT, a group of players kicked around a soccer ball on the school's Killian Court lawn. They ran around and jumped in piles of leaves. They even did backflips. But these weren't students, they were cheetahs. Mini cheetahs, actually. Oh, and they're robots.
Brain Scans Show Girls And Boys Equal At MathSeveral studies have already debunked the myth that boys are innately better at math than girls, but those were largely based on analysis of test scores.
Business
How Boston's Seaport Transformed From 'Commercial Wasteland' To Bustling DistrictThe changes in Boston's Seaport District seemed to happen overnight, according to residents.
MIT Dog-Like Robots Do Backflips And Play SoccerOn a recent fall day at MIT, a group of players kicked around a soccer ball on the school's Killian Court lawn. They ran around and jumped in piles of leaves. They even did backflips. But these weren't students, they were cheetahs. Mini cheetahs, actually. Oh, and they're robots.
Old Navy's Future Is In DoubtSales at Old Navy stores have slipped.
Consumer
Google's Android Version Of iMessage Is Here, But There's A CatchPeople with Android phones in the United States will now be able to opt into the new texting service that Google calls Chat.
Salvation Army Begins Annual Red Kettle DriveThe Salvation Army red kettle donation season kicks off Friday in Massachusetts.
Coffee Lovers Get Ready. Dunkin' Foam Cups Soon To Be ExtinctWe warned you it was coming. Dunkin’s traditional foam cups will be a thing of the past, very soon.
Entertainment
Weekend To Do List: Ski Expo, Beer & Barbecue, And A Comedy FestivalThere is plenty to do in and around Boston this weekend. Among the item’s on this weekend’s ‘To Do List’ are a ski expo, beer festival, and comedy festival.
Red Hot Chili Peppers, Foo Fighters To Headline 2020 Boston Calling Music FestivalBoston Calling announced on Wednesday that Red Hot Chili Peppers and Food Fighters will headline the festival, which is held at the Harvard athletic complex.
Alex Trebek Chokes Back Tears On Jeopardy! After Contestant's Final Jeopardy MessageDuring the "Final Jeopardy" round, Trebek asked contestants for their answers. When he got to Gaur, the host paused and choked up.