Vocational school demand surges, leaving thousands on waitlists in Mass.
Worcester Technical High School has a list of 700 students waiting to get in.
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Worcester Technical High School has a list of 700 students waiting to get in.
Summer is over for students in Worcester. They're among the first in Massachusetts to head back to school this week.
Summer is ending and Worcester students were among the first in Massachusetts to head back to school on Monday.
Worcester students are headed back for their first day of school.
WBZ-TV's Penny Kmitt reports from Worcester, Massachusetts where one school rolled out the red carpet for students Monday.
The Worcester superintendent and mayor will be on hand to greet students at the Heard Street Discovery Academy.
A man was shot by a federal officer in Worcester, Massachusetts Friday morning during a joint police operation
A man was shot by a federal officer in Worcester, Massachusetts Friday morning during a joint police operation, a source told WBZ-TV. WBZ-TV's Kristina Rex reports.
A Worcester man has been arrested for armed robbery after allegedly threatening a liquor store clerk with a handgun.
A store manager followed a man armed with a gun who allegedly held up a liquor store in Worcester. WBZ-TV's Beth Germano reports.
A Worcester woman thought she had scratched a $10,000 winning lottery ticket, but it turns out that she won a whole lot more.
Richard Dupre was released without bail but the judge said he will be subjected to random alcohol screenings.
A 14-year-old girl was killed after she was hit by a train in Worcester and her friend said she had headphones on.
A 14-year-old girl was killed after she was hit by a train in Worcester, Massachusetts on Thursday and her friend said she had headphones on. WBZ-TV's Mike Sullivan reports.
Boston has declared a heat emergency from Sunday, June 22 through Tuesday, June 24 due to a forecast calling for extremely hot weather.
There will be a special Portuguese festival in Boston, along with a Middle Eastern festival in Worcester and a celebration for Bird Park in Walpole.
If you're looking for some delicious food this weekend around Massachusetts, then head to the Boston Portuguese Food Festival or the Middle Eastern one in Worcester.
A member of the Worcester City Council is facing charges after she allegedly assaulted police during a confrontation with ICE.
A Worcester city councilor has been charged with assaulting and interfering with police officers during a chaotic ICE operation in the city last month.
A Worcester city councilor has been charged with assaulting and interfering with police officers during a chaotic ICE operation in the city last month.
A street in Worcester has been renamed in honor of a 14-year-old boy who died in 2023 after eating a spicy chip as part of a social media challenge.
Harris Thompson Wolobah was described as a good student and basketball player. WBZ-TV's Logan Hall reports.
Immigration officials spoke at a press conference on Monday and said that anyone who is in the state, and country illegally could be detained by ICE.
Immigration officials spoke at a press conference on Monday and said that anyone who is in the state, and country illegally could be detained by ICE.
WBZ-TV's Jacob Wycoff visited Gates Lane Elementary in Worcester, Cushing Elementary in Scituate and Teaticket Elementary in Falmouth.
Nick Sogard lined a two-run double and Alex Cora got his 600th win as Boston manager when the Red Sox rallied to beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-4.
The final young victim in a New Hampshire cold case known as the "Bear Brook murders" has been identified.
A tornado touched down in Holden on Saturday evening, tearing through South Road and leaving behind a trail of destruction that residents said will take years to recover from.
Mike Vrabel's first game as Patriots head coach did not go as planned, as New England fell to the Las Vegas Raiders in disappointing fashion on their home turf.
The Patriots dropped their Week 1 matchup with the Raiders at Gillette Stadium, 20-13, and Mike Vrabel had no trouble pinpointing why.
ICE is once again targeting Massachusetts with another immigration crackdown. It's called Patriot 2.0.
The New England Patriots began their 2025 season with a frustrating 20-13 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders at Gillette Stadium on Sunday.
The Patriots dropped their Week 1 matchup with the Raiders at Gillette Stadium, 20-13, and Mike Vrabel had no trouble pinpointing why.
Mike Vrabel's first game as Patriots head coach did not go as planned, as New England fell to the Las Vegas Raiders in disappointing fashion on their home turf.
The final young victim in a New Hampshire cold case known as the "Bear Brook murders" has been identified.
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.
Nick Sogard lined a two-run double and Alex Cora got his 600th win as Boston manager when the Red Sox rallied to beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-4.
Mike Vrabel's first game as Patriots head coach did not go as planned, as New England fell to the Las Vegas Raiders in disappointing fashion on their home turf.
The Patriots dropped their Week 1 matchup with the Raiders at Gillette Stadium, 20-13, and Mike Vrabel had no trouble pinpointing why.
The New England Patriots began their 2025 season with a frustrating 20-13 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders at Gillette Stadium on Sunday.
The New England Patriots will have left tackle Will Campbell for Sunday's season opener against the Las Vegas Raiders at Gillette Stadium, but preseason star Efton Chism is among the team's inactives.
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.