Man hit and killed by tree limb in Plymouth
Authorities said a 70-year-old man was cutting down a tree with a friend when he was fatally hit by a falling limb in Plymouth, Massachusetts.
May 23, 2026Open source
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Man, 18, brings BB gun to South Shore prom, threatens student, police say
An 18-year-old man is accused of bringing a BB gun to a prom Thursday at a country club in Kingston, Massachusetts, where he threatened a student, police said.
May 22, 2026Open source
Plymouth mom seeks affordable wheelchair van after hers was totaled by deer A Plymouth, Massachusetts mom i...
A Plymouth, Massachusetts mom is looking for an affordable wheelchair van so she can keep taking her son on adventures.
May 19, 2026Open source
No children on board after school bus crashes in Plymouth
No children were on board a school bus that crashed in Plymouth, Massachusetts, Monday afternoon.
May 18, 2026Open source
Pickup truck overturns in crash with school bus in Plymouth
No students were on the bus at the time of the crash, according to the superintendent of schools in Plymouth, Massachusetts.
May 18, 2026Open source
Driver injured in fiery three-car crash in Wareham
Three cars were involved in a crash on Route 195 Westbound in Wareham, Massachusetts, Sunday morning, state police said.
May 17, 2026Open source
Historic lighthouse serves as coastal landmark on Massachusetts coast Known formally as Gurnet Light, a his...
Historic lighthouse serves as coastal landmark on Massachusetts coast Known formally as Gurnet Light, a historic lighthouse has guided mariners at the entran...
May 17, 2026Open source
Public asked to attend Hanson funeral for WWII veteran The public is being asked to attend World War II vet...
The public is being asked to attend World War II veteran John Bernard Arnold III's funeral in Hanson, Massachusetts.
May 15, 2026Open source
1 facing felony charges for throwing firework at police car
PLYMOUTH — A Massachusetts resident is facing felony charges for allegedly throwing a firework at a police car, which detonated within feet of an officer a...
May 11, 2026Open source
2 injured when wall collapses at construction site, OSHA investigating
Two people were injured when a wall collapsed at a construction site in Duxbury, Massachusetts, on Thursday morning. Duxbury fire said they responded to Redh...
May 21, 2026Open source
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Here’s where people are moving — and leaving — in Mass., according to new U.S. Census data
Boston lost the most residents last year as population growth slowed across Massachusetts.
May 24, 2026Open source
Video: Impact weather Sunday and Memorial Day
Impact weather continues Sunday across the Boston area and Massachusetts with wet, windy and cool conditions across New England. Memorial Day also brings imp...
May 24, 2026Open source
Video: Impact rain showers on Sunday
Sunday brings cool, damp impact weather to the Boston area and much of Massachusetts with periods of rain and temperatures well below normal.
May 23, 2026Open source
MBTA commuter train, car collide at Braintree rail crossing
A train and car collided in Braintree, Massachusetts, on Saturday, police said. It wasn’t immediately clear if anyone was hurt in the collision at the...
May 23, 2026Open source
Video: Clouds increase ahead of Sunday rain
Saturday brings increasing clouds across the Boston area and Massachusetts with temperatures staying a bit below normal for late May.
May 23, 2026Open source
Massachusetts school bus crash sends 9 children to hospitals
At least nine children were injured after a school bus collided with a black sedan in Everett, Massachusetts.
May 22, 2026Open source
Off-duty Waltham firefighter hurt by falling tree limb An off-duty Massachusetts firefighter was hospitaliz...
An off-duty Massachusetts firefighter was hospitalized Wednesday afternoon after a large tree limb landed on him.
May 20, 2026Open source
The Mass. housing market is so competitive people are buying burned out homes
Even homes destroyed by fire can attract strong interest from buyers in the Boston area, highlighting just how competitive the Massachusetts housing market h...
May 20, 2026Open source
FIRST ALERT: Another day of storms and record-breaking temps
Record heat is possible again in Boston with storms focusing on central and eastern Massachusetts this afternoon. Heat advisories are in effect.
May 20, 2026Open source
Lightning strikes home in Brookline, Massachusetts: "It shook the entire house" A disruptive storm rolled t...
A disruptive storm rolled through Greater Boston Tuesday night, leaving damage and thousands in the dark.
May 20, 2026Open source
Off-duty firefighter helped pull 2 people from electric vehicle crash on I-495 A group of good Samaritans,...
A group of good Samaritans, including an off-duty firefighter, rushed into action when an electric vehicle rolled over on I-495 in Plainville, Massachusetts.
May 19, 2026Open source
These spray decks have opened to deal with the record heat
More than a dozen spray decks in Boston and across Massachusetts opened Monday amid record-breaking temperatures this week.
May 19, 2026Open source
Boston police commissioner questions previous sentence for alleged Cambridge shooter
Appearing on WCVB’s “On The Record” Sunday, Boston Police Commissioner Michael Cox addressed last week's shooting in Cambridge.
May 18, 2026Open source
‘A tragedy': Massachusetts transportation leader reacts to escalator death
MBTA GM Phil Eng spoke about the death of Steven McCluskey, who was caught in an escalator in Somerville, Mass.
May 17, 2026Open source
Duck recovering after arrow found through its bill
CHELMSFORD, Mass. (WCVB) — A duck is recovering after it was found with an arrow through its bill. Newhouse Wildlife Rescue in Chelmsford, Massachusetts, w...
May 16, 2026Open source
Person seriously injured in crash involving car, moped in Dorchester
BOSTON (WHDH) - One person was hurt in a crash involving a car and a moped in Dorchester Friday night, according to Boston police. BostonRead More
May 16, 2026Open source
Alleged Cambridge gunman was released from psychiatric hospital 3 days before shooting
Tyler E. Brown previously served time in prison for shooting at a Boston police officer in 2020. He's now accused of firing up to 60 rounds from an assault-s...
May 15, 2026Open source
BU student arraigned, accused of threatening dean and students
BOSTON (WHDH) - A Boston University Student was arraigned Friday morning and is accused of making a series of threats. Maximillien Sajous, 29, is accusedRead...
May 15, 2026Open source
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02739
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Here’s where people are moving — and leaving — in Mass., according to new U.S. Census data
Boston lost the most residents last year as population growth slowed across Massachusetts.
May 24, 2026Open source
Video: Impact weather Sunday and Memorial Day
Impact weather continues Sunday across the Boston area and Massachusetts with wet, windy and cool conditions across New England. Memorial Day also brings imp...
May 24, 2026Open source
Video: Impact rain showers on Sunday
Sunday brings cool, damp impact weather to the Boston area and much of Massachusetts with periods of rain and temperatures well below normal.
May 23, 2026Open source
MBTA commuter train, car collide at Braintree rail crossing
A train and car collided in Braintree, Massachusetts, on Saturday, police said. It wasn’t immediately clear if anyone was hurt in the collision at the...
May 23, 2026Open source
Video: Clouds increase ahead of Sunday rain
Saturday brings increasing clouds across the Boston area and Massachusetts with temperatures staying a bit below normal for late May.
May 23, 2026Open source
Massachusetts school bus crash sends 9 children to hospitals
At least nine children were injured after a school bus collided with a black sedan in Everett, Massachusetts.
May 22, 2026Open source
Rescuers save duck found with arrow lodged in bill: ‘It’s cruel'
A duck in Massachusetts is recovering after rescuers removed an arrow lodged through its bill.
May 21, 2026Open source
‘A hero of our state': Funeral held for fallen Trooper Kevin Trainor
There was a huge outpouring of support from law enforcement Wednesday at the funeral for fallen Massachusetts State Police Trooper Kevin Trainor.
May 20, 2026Open source
Tributes pour in for late Massachusetts Congressman Barney Frank Tributes poured in for Barney Frank, the f...
Tributes poured in for Barney Frank, the former Massachusetts congressman who died after being in hospice care.
May 20, 2026Open source
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