WBZ News update for March 4
Student taped to chair, mother says; Two dead in Haverhill home; MA primary election; This week’s weather
Student taped to chair, mother says; Two dead in Haverhill home; MA primary election; This week’s weather
A man and woman were found dead in a Haverhill home after police went there on a well-being check.
Teacher strikes are illegal in Massachusetts and the unions have been ordered to pay hefty fines.
Why are kids getting into regular fist fights in the cafeteria and halls? School safety experts hypothesize a variety of factors.
Massachusetts school districts are dealing with increased violence among students. WBZ-TV's Kristina Rex reports.
A proposal to build a new Whittier Tech Regional School in Haverhill was rejected by 10 of the 11 Massachusetts communities it serves.
A beloved member of the Haverhill community has died and he left behind a huge surprise that his friend discovered.
Haverhill was hit with heavy snow, then heavy rain and now the city's library is shut down because of flooding.
WBZ-TV's Brandon Truitt reports.
Haverhill is preparing for a rain storm that could wash away all the snow and cause major flooding.
Where was snow jackpot?; New storm on the way; Power outages remain; Belichick’s future; State of City of Boston
The city had 18 inches of snow on the ground Sunday, according to the National Weather Service.
A woman went before a judge Friday on charges that she was drunk behind the wheel when she hit a boy getting off a school bus in Haverhill.
A 9-year-old was struck by a car after getting off a bus on Main Street in Haverhill.
A man was hit and killed by a transit bus on the campus of Northern Essex Community College in Haverhill.
A non-profit in Haverhill is helping inventors make their ideas a reality.
Police in five communities are investigating after they said thieves placed skimming devices on credit and debit card readers at Market Basket supermarkets in New Hampshire and Massachusetts.
Nathan Saben, the man accused in a string of armed carjackings and attempted carjackings in Massachusetts and New Hampshire this week, was ordered held on $100,000 bail Friday.
Police are searching for a man they say attempted several carjackings with a rifle and eventually stole a woman's car.
Massachusetts communities damaged by flooding in August will not be able to get federal disaster relief, cutting down on options for residents and business owners who are trying to rebuild.
WBZ-TV's Beth Germano reports.
Haverhill Public Schools are using a new way to keep track of students on the bus. WBZ-TV's Brandon Truitt reports.
WBZ-TV'S Brandon Truitt reports.
Haverhill Public Schools are using a new way to keep track of students on the bus.
A Haverhill woman was arrested for allegedly driving drunk down the wrong side of the street early Thursday morning.
The Greatest Bar hosted the greatest watch party for UConn Nation Thursday night.
Parents are demanding answers after a week of mixed messaging from Stoneham school leaders and the town's police department following an incident at South Elementary School.
With March Madness comes lots of excitement, but also lots of concerns when it comes to young fans making wagers.
The search for six construction workers turned to a recovery effort Tuesday night, following a collapse at Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge.
Dejounte Murray scored a career-high 44 points, including a go-ahead jumper in the final second of overtime to power the Atlanta Hawks to a 123-122 victory over the Boston Celtics on Thursday night.
Parents are demanding answers after a week of mixed messaging from Stoneham school leaders and the town's police department.
A Brighton man is being held on $5,000 cash bail, an accused peeping Tom who fainted during his arraignment in Brighton District Court.
With March Madness comes lots of excitement, but also lots of concerns when it comes to young fans making wagers.
Wellesley College, Boston University and Tufts will all charge $90,000 for undergraduates next year.
WBZ-TV's Christina Hager got quite the surprise when her reporting on dog DNA testing was featured on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.
Dr. Mallika Marshall answers a viewer question on how much Vitamin D is best to consume.
A new study out of Sweden says if you want to feel younger, prioritize getting plenty of sleep.
A new study finds people who are at genetically higher risk of obesity need to workout harder than those at lower risk to maintain a healthy weight.
Women have been reporting that they have become pregnant while taking GLP-1 weight loss drugs like Ozempic.
A new study in JAMA Network Open finds that poorer Americans are eating too much salt.
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.
A pet DNA testing company out of New Hampshire linked dog breeds to a human sample – twice.
In January, police say they found an unconscious woman at LiLi Body Work.
As Beacon Hill struggles to deal with a surge of homeless migrants, Governor Maura Healey finds herself dealing with another surge -- of political outrage over reports of migrant crime.
A new study of driving automation technology says 11 of 14 systems performed poorly under optimal road conditions.
President Biden seemed to relish the moment, wasting no time unleashing a high-energy assault on his political enemies.
After big losses on Super Tuesday, Republican presidential candidate and former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley is stepping out of the race.
Amid a series of issues at Brockton schools, could Massachusetts state officials move to take over control?
Take a look at some of the stores that will be closed for Easter in Massachusetts.
Ronnies, a popular seafood and ice cream restaurant in central Massachusetts, is closing its doors.
An old Christmas Tree Shops store on Cape Cod is transforming into a new destination for bargain-hunters.
Van Leeuwen, a popular ice cream chain out of New York, is coming to Massachusetts.
Pi Day isn't just for math geeks - check out the deals on pizza and pie on March 14.
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
For over 85 years, Weston Theater Company has been creating engaging, entertaining, and inspiring theater.
Surrounded by mountains, Kimpton Taconic is a boutique hotel offering both classic and highly curated experiences.
Learn how the strategic use of windows and harnessing the power of daylight can create space and comfort within a home.
Dejounte Murray scored a career-high 44 points, including a go-ahead jumper in the final second of overtime to power the Atlanta Hawks to a 123-122 victory over the Boston Celtics on Thursday night.
The Boston Bruins didn't play Thursday night, but the team officially clinched its spot in the NHL playoffs.
The Patriots have lost another veteran player off their special teams unit, as Cody Davis has announced his retirement from the NFL.
Ceddanne Rafaela is going to give Red Sox fans a reason to watch the team all season long.
In a video shared by the Red ahead of the team's season opener in Seattle, the message was clear: Tune out the noise.
The MSPCA is seeing more puppies than usual at its Northeast Animal Shelter in Salem.
Mount Washington saw its strongest wind gust of the winter season on Monday.
A 114-year-old shipwreck on the North Shore of Massachusetts is visible once again.
Black bears are coming out of hibernation in Massachusetts, and they're hungry.
The town of Arlington has implemented free 15-minute parking to support small businesses but some drivers are having a hard time figuring out how.