Karen Read asks Massachusetts court to throw out wrongful death lawsuit

After her not-guilty verdict, Karen Read was asked if she had 'any words for the O'Keefe family.' NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Karen Read, cleared last month of murder charges in the death of her former boyfriend, Boston Police...

This Massachusetts Potato Chip Was Named the Best of All Time

Do you love potato chips? That satisfying crunch and salty goodness? They just seem to go so well with a sandwich or maybe a cold soda or beer. Or perhaps you just love holding a big "party size" bag all for yourself while binge-watching on...

Man arrested in Massachusetts for alleged Tucson road rage incident

A Rhode Island man was arrested in Milford, Mass., on Tuesday, July 8, for his alleged involvement in a road rage incident that took place in Tucson in 2022. According to TPD, Giovanni Cardona allegedly shot someone who was confronting him at his...

What to know about copperhead snakes in Massachusetts

A copperhead snake has reportedly been spotted in Attleboro, Massachusetts, with the city warning residents Wednesday that two dogs were bit recently after encountering the snake. MassWildlife has been in contact with Attleboro officials, but has...

Lifestyle Worcester Telegram & Gazette Snakes on terrain: The skinny on Massachusetts species

As of deadline, the city of Attleboro shared reports of a possible venomous snake in Attleboro, with city officials urging caution after reports of bites two at least two dogs. MassWildlife has not confirmed any reports of venomous snakes....

Massachusetts bill filed to ban ICE agents from wearing masks

Massachusetts lawmakers are proposing a bill that would prohibit ICE agents from wearing masks during arrests, according to State Rep. Jim Hawkins. The bill would make it illegal for immigration agents to cover their faces unless for health or...

Social media dessert phenomenon now available at Massachusetts flea market

SPRINGFIELD — When Noe Yolindo Ambrocio-Perez collided with a concrete pole in mid-May, an affidavit in federal court says he carried a Guatemalan identification card and had an open container of Modelo beer in the van he was driving. The...

VIDEOS: Dangerous flash flooding strands motorists, leaves Massachusetts highways underwater

TED. HEY, JESSICA. THAT FLASH FLOOD WARNING ENDED AT 1115, BUT THE MORNING COMMUTE BEHIND ME, AS YOU CAN TELL, IT IS STILL A SLOG. MASSDOT CREWS HERE STILL TRYING TO DRAIN SOME AREAS THAT HAS GONE FROM FOUR LANES DOWN TO THREE AT THIS HOUR. BUT...

Rise of New Hampshire casinos means more competition for Massachusetts

Sal Lupoli and Joe Faro met up on Wednesday, somewhere between the Apple store and the Macy’s, in the Mall at Rockingham Place. No, these best buddies and business partners weren’t hanging out to go shopping. Instead, they were there to cut a...

These Massachusetts cannabis businesses have closed in 2025

In the first several months of 2025, 23 cannabis businesses in Massachusetts have surrendered or let their licenses expire, according to data from the Cannabis Control Commission obtained by the Business Journal. Four of those 23 were retail...

Extreme rainfall that flooded a Massachusetts highway happens once every 200 years

FDA publishes drug rejection letters for 15 Massachusetts biotechs

In what it calls a bid to increase transparency, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has begun publishing some of the complete response letters (CRLs) it sends to biotech companies whose drug applications it denies. But not all of them.

Massachusetts is behind on its climate goals. Could tracking vehicle mileage be the answer?

Massachusetts is taking aim at climate change with a bold new proposal: the Freedom to Move Act. It would track vehicle mileage and emissions to help the state meet its climate goals to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. It’s facing opposition,...

Massachusetts lawmakers look to ban cell phone use in schools

WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Governor Maura Healey is now calling for a bell-to-bell cellphone ban in public schools across the state. This recent announcement coincides with a bill introduced by the state’s attorney general earlier this...

Two Powerball tickets sold in Massachusetts each win $1 million

Two tickets purchased in Massachusetts won $1 million in Wednesday's Powerball drawing. One of the winning tickets was sold at the Market Basket in Fitchburg and the other at the Country Farms in Leominster, according to the Massachusetts Lottery....

Big List Of Products Being Recalled From Massachusetts Retailer

Listen up because there's some BIG news here for my Massachusetts friends and neighbors. A major retail store chain (and when I say major, I mean GIANT!) with 7 locations in the Commonwealth has just announced a whole bunch of recalls. And, sadly,...

Small Waves Ripple Through Floodwaters in Coastal Massachusetts

Drivers Struggle Through Flooded Roads in Massachusetts

Cannabis business closures accelerate in Massachusetts as 23 surrender or let licenses expire

Here’s Where You Are Most Likely To Encounter A Bear In Massachusetts

It is the middle of July, and bears continue to be spotted throughout Massachusetts. The good news is that if you follow proper safety tips, your chances of encountering a bear and being harmed are very low. Wild American Black Bear Cub in...