UMass Lowell lockdown was caused by teen with airsoft rifle, police say
The lockdown and massive police search on the campus of UMass Lowell on Wednesday was caused by a teenage boy with an airsoft rifle, police said.
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The lockdown and massive police search on the campus of UMass Lowell on Wednesday was caused by a teenage boy with an airsoft rifle, police said.
UMass Lowell students will be back in classes Thursday, a day after the school was locked down following reports of a man with a gun on campus.
The UMass Lowell campus was locked down after an unsubstantiated report of man with a gun.
WBZ-TV's Levan Reid is in Nashua, New Hampshire, where he got to meet some of the competitors and see their special machines they'll be racing on September 20 in Lowell.
Authorities say they have charged a man with murder in two cold cases - the murders of two unhoused men, one in Lowell and one in Cambridge.
Zach Bryan is buying an old church in Lowell to honor the legacy of famous American novelist Jack Kerouac.
Greg Leschishin, the victim of an accused Lowell carjacker, died Monday night
The 69-year-old victim died Monday night after he was hit by a car while out for his nightly walk. WBZ-TV's Paul Burton reports.
A missing boy was found dead in the Merrimack River after he fell into the water in Lowell almost two weeks ago.
Rescue crews found the body of a missing boy in the Merrimack River, after he fell into the water in Lowell, Massachusetts almost two weeks ago. WBZ-TV's Samantha Chaney reports.
The SUV was pulled from the canal shortly before 11 a.m. Police have not confirmed if anyone was in the SUV when the crash happened.
A new play, "What You Are Now," about a Cambodian family will soon open in Lowell, the city with the second-largest Cambodian population in the United States.
A new play, "What You Are Now," about a Cambodian family will soon open in Lowell, the city with the second-largest Cambodian population in the United States.
Strong currents and wind gusts made it challenging for dive teams searching the Merrimack River for a second day for 4-year-old Adrie Lopez.
The father of the missing 4-year-old who fell into the Merrimack River says they are hoping for a positive outcome.
Rescuers are searching for a 4-year-old child who fell into the Merrimack River in Lowell on Saturday.
Rescuers are searching for a five-year-old child who fell into the Merrimack River in Lowell on Saturday.
A search is underway for a five-year-old child who fell into the Merrimack River in Lowell.
A designer from Massachusetts said she's concerned that the tariff wars between the United States and other countries could make the cost of dresses go up.
A designer from Massachusetts said she's concerned that the tariff wars between the United States and other countries could make the cost of dresses go up. WBZ-TV's Courtney Cole reports.
One person was killed and another was hurt in a fire at an apartment complex on Appleton Street Friday night.
A glassmaker is partnering with his fellow small businesses in the area to sell his creations made at a Lowell art studio.
A glassmaker is partnering with his fellow small businesses in the area to sell his beautiful creations locally made at a Lowell, Massachusetts art studio. WBZ-TV's Jordyn Jagolinzer reports.
Lowell firefighters rescued a critically injured woman Monday from a large fire that destroyed a downtown business.
Lowell firefighters rescued a critically injured woman Monday from a large fire that destroyed a downtown business.
Natick High School has postponed Friday night's football game over growing concerns about West Nile Virus.
Former Boston City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson was sentenced to one month in prison for public corruption charges.
Christian Gonzalez has been ruled out for Sunday's New England Patriots opener against the Las Vegas Raiders at Gillette Stadium.
The death of Francis Gigliotti, a man who died after a struggle with Haverhill Police, has been ruled a homicide by the medical examiner.
With his first game as Patriots head coach on Sunday, Mike Vrabel answered questiond about reports that Bill Belichick has banned New England scouts from UNC.
Two 17-year-old boys were arrested Friday for the murder of 21-year-old Eric Tarpinian-Jachym on June 30.
Natick High School has postponed Friday night's football game over growing concerns about West Nile Virus.
Former Boston City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson was sentenced to one month in prison for public corruption charges.
Ipswich and Newburyport have taken different approaches to banning cellphones in class with similar results.
Severe weather is in the forecast for a large part of Massachusetts Saturday.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey announced the state will be taking measures to ensure vaccines remain accessible to everyone.
While Massachusetts is a health care leader, it's actually quite difficult to find a primary care doctor in the state.
Researchers at Harvard Medical School in Boston say that, based on a study in mice, lithium could someday help treat Alzheimer's disease.
E-cigarettes have been drawing in young people for years and new research finds teenagers who vape have higher rates of depression and anxiety.
The Eastern equine encephalitis virus, or EEE, has been identified in mosquitoes in Massachusetts for the first time in 2025.
Massachusetts State Trooper Enrique Delgado-Garcia died as a result of complications from blunt force injuries during a boxing exercise at the State Police Academy.
Insurance companies are using drones to inspect properties without alerting homeowners. In some cases, policies have been canceled.
A WBZ I-Team investigation revealed the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School leased weapon detection systems for hundreds of thousands of dollars, and found most of them are not being used very much.
Investigators are looking into a number of issues including the possibility that the fire was caused by smoking near an oxygen tank.
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court confirmed the conviction of a five-time drunk driver for driving with a revoked license, citing an I-Team investigation as evidence.
Rep. Jerry Nadler announced his retirement at age 78. So is it time for 79-year-old Senator Ed Markey to re-think his re-election plans in Massachusetts?
A former top public safety official for Massachusetts said his hometown of Concord has "an antisemitism problem."
As states like Texas and California work to redraw congressional maps in favor of one political party or another, some politicians say Massachusetts is an example of partisan redistricting
The Massachusetts Secretary of Education is pushing back on federal cuts to education funding, saying higher education needs to be more accessible nationwide, just like it is in the Bay State.
Some schools take student phones away during the day but there is pushback, saying cellphones can have benefits with education.
Stop & Shop says lower prices are coming to its 88 stores in eastern Massachusetts.
Hawaiian Airlines is ending its direct flights from Boston to Honolulu this fall.
Tax free weekend is coming up in Massachusetts. Here's what to know about the 2025 sales tax holiday.
Hannaford is closing one of its stores in Marlboro, Massachusetts, and another chain will be taking its place.
Home decor and furniture retailer At Home has filed for bankruptcy and announced it will close 26 stores across the country, including Massachusetts's Dedham and Shrewsbury stores.
Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, a spectacular estate mixes modern architecture with breathtaking views.
An innovative craft winery located in downtown Meredith, New Hampshire, Hermit Woods is taking a different approach to winemaking.
Located on the water's edge along New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee, Mill Falls blends elegant luxury with spectacular vistas.
Kohler Store by Supply New England and an interior designer showcases how beauty and functionality can breathe new life into a project.
James Beard-nominated pastry chef and co-founder of Bakey in Boston gives insight on how to make his world-famous babka.
Christian Gonzalez has been ruled out for Sunday's New England Patriots opener against the Las Vegas Raiders at Gillette Stadium.
With his first game as Patriots head coach on Sunday, Mike Vrabel answered questiond about reports that Bill Belichick has banned New England scouts from UNC.
When Payton Tolle toes the rubber for the Boston Red Sox against the Arizona Diamondbacks Friday night, he's going to have an encouraging voice in his head.
From Mike Vrabel to Will Campbell to TreVeyon Henderson, there will be a lot of new faces on the sideline for the Patriots during their Week 1 clash with the Raiders at Gillette Stadium.
Bill Belichick doesn't want the New England Patriots anywhere near his football program at the University of North Carolina.
The Polaris Missile in Auburn's Goddard Park is headed to the EcoTarium in Worcester.
Old Thom the orca was spotted in a rare killer whale sighting off Massachusetts.
A Worcester woman thought she had scratched a $10,000 winning lottery ticket, but it turns out that she won a whole lot more.
A Massachusetts man won $2 million playing the Powerball thanks to a very lucky mistake.
A tourist was posing for a photo in front of Sullivan's Castle Island in Boston, when a seagull swooped in and swiped her hot dog.