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All Worcester Public Library branches were closed Friday after an employee was attacked with a skateboard.
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All Worcester Public Library branches were closed Friday after an employee was attacked with a skateboard.
Police are looking to question a man seen riding a scooter after several cars were vandalized in downtown Worcester.
Prosecutors said Harry Frotman struck the employee in an unprovoked attack. The employee lost consciousness and was taken to the hospital. WBZ-TV's Paul Burton reports.
A man is facing multiple charges after police said he inappropriately touched a child near a Massachusetts pond.
A man is facing multiple charges after police said he inappropriately touched a child near a Massachusetts pond. WBZ-TV's Tiffany Chan reports.
A series of crashes has prompted Worcester to speed up improvements in the city.
A series of crashes has prompted Worcester to speed up improvements in the city. WBZ-TV's Kristina Rex reports.
Stephen Nedoroscik will soar into the pommel horse finals Saturday with a chance to earn another medal before he heads home.
Big Nazo is an out of this world performance group from Providence, Rhode Island and they are talking about their upcoming free show outside the Hanover Theatre in Worcester.
More than 30 beaches across Massachusetts are closed for swimming Wednesday.
A new program at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester is offering women a unique chance to receive postpartum care at home.
Dejah Judelson and her newborn are getting traditional postpartum care in a non-traditional setting - their home. WBZ TV's Breana Pitts reports.
The family of a Massachusetts teenager who died after eating a spicy tortilla chip as part of a social media challenge last year have filed a wrongful death lawsuit.
The family of a Massachusetts teenager who died after eating a spicy tortilla chip as part of a social media challenge last year have filed a wrongful death lawsuit.
Authorities in Worcester are warning the public to be on alert after three homemade explosive devices were found in the city recently, two of them in coolers.
Anyone who has seen Amanda Pierce or has information about her disappearance is asked to call the Worcester Police Department.
Police say the devices were simple in nature. Three were found, and one actually exploded. WBZ-TV's Louisa Moller reports.
Worcester officials are warning the public to be cautious this holiday weekend after three explosive devices were found Tuesday. WBZ's Courtney Cole has this and more top stories -- Jason Mikell has your latest weather forecast.
Police said the 13-year-old was hit Thursday while she crossed Belmont Street. The driver stayed on the scene and no charges have been filed.
Massachusetts lawyer and former prosecutor Gary Zerola found guilty of rape in Boston court Wednesday and other top stories. WBZ's Courtney Cole has your latest headlines and Jason Mikell has your latest weather forecast.
A tornado watch is in effect for parts of Massachusetts and all of New Hampshire on Sunday.
There's many things to do this weekend in Massachusetts, including a celebration for Juneteenth, a Greek festival and even a pickleball tournament!
Worcester Public Schools are closed Thursday due to the heat wave hitting Massachusetts.
Worcester Public Schools are closed Thursday due to the heat wave hitting Massachusetts.
Worcester Public Schools announced that they plan to close out the year early due to the approaching heat wave. Lisa Hughes has Monday's top stories.
Romy Gonzalez was once again an unlikely hero for the Boston Red Sox Tuesday night, when he had a pair of big swings out of the leadoff spot to spark a 6-0 win over the Athletics in Sacramento.
The New England Patriots will square off against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium in Week 1, with both teams looking for their first win of the season.
Market Basket CEO Arthur T. Demoulas has been fired, the board of directors announced Wednesday.
Tuesday's results show challenger Josh Kraft has a long way to go to close the gap in his race with Boston Mayor Michelle Wu.
Boston beat the A's 6-0 Tuesday night to close in on the New York Yankees in the race for the top American League wild card.
Market Basket CEO Arthur T. Demoulas has been fired, the board of directors announced Wednesday.
Tuesday's results show challenger Josh Kraft has a long way to go to close the gap in his race with Boston Mayor Michelle Wu.
A 70-year-old grandfather said he was denied coverage for a COVID shot by his insurance company.
The World Cup is coming to Gillette Stadium in 2026. On Wednesday, the first opportunity to secure tickets for the matches in Foxboro, Massachusetts gets underway.
The Purple Heart awarded to Sgt. Thomas Lynch for his service in World War I was returned to his grandson during a ceremony at the State House.
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.
Romy Gonzalez was once again an unlikely hero for the Boston Red Sox Tuesday night, when he had a pair of big swings out of the leadoff spot to spark a 6-0 win over the Athletics in Sacramento.
The New England Patriots will square off against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium in Week 1, with both teams looking for their first win of the season.
Boston beat the A's 6-0 Tuesday night to close in on the New York Yankees in the race for the top American League wild card.
Veteran safety Jabrill Peppers has found a new home after he was released by the New England Patriots in a surprising move leading up to the team's season.
The World Cup is coming to Gillette Stadium in 2026. On Wednesday, the first opportunity to secure tickets for the matches in Foxboro, Massachusetts gets underway.
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.