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Police: Lowell senior living facility fire intentionally set
4+ hour, 53+ min ago (58+ words) Lowell police are asking for the public's help to identify a person of interest after a fire at a senior living facility early Monday morning. (Dec. 30, 2025) ... Lowell police are asking for the public's help to identify a person of interest…...
Massachusetts man accused of killing his mother, who was a teacher at Lawrence High School
5+ hour, 47+ min ago (361+ words) December 30, 2025 / 8:18 PM EST / CBS Boston Emotions were high in a Massachusetts courtroom on Tuesday as a Methuen man was arraigned for the murder of his mother. Anthony Nunez-Romano, 26, is accused of killing his mother, Dominga Romano, a Spanish teacher at…...
Brown University announces safety changes after deadly shooting
7+ hour, 19+ min ago (18+ words) Changes are being made to safety protocols at Brown University. Brown University announces safety changes after deadly shooting...
Retiring Brockton custodian given epic send-off
7+ hour, 36+ min ago (28+ words) Staff and students at Brockton's South Middle School surprised custodian Mark Waldron, who is retiring after 10 years at the district. Retiring Brockton custodian given epic send-off...
Methuen man accused of killing his mother
7+ hour, 49+ min ago (30+ words) Anthony Nunez-Romano is accused of murdering his mother, Dominga Romano, a Spanish teacher at Lawrence High School. WBZ-TV's Penny Kmitt reports. Methuen man accused of killing his mother...
Wind brings down trees, causing damage at Massachusetts homes
7+ hour, 55+ min ago (289+ words) December 30, 2025 / 6:10 PM EST / CBS Boston Heavy winds caused storm damage in parts of Massachusetts on Tuesday, and knocked trees onto homes in multiple towns. Jackie Norton awoke at 4:30 a.m. to a loud noise outside. A large tree snapped in her Dover…...
Tips to keep your car running well as prices increase
8+ hour, 2+ min ago (28+ words) CBS's Kelly O'Grady spoke with a mechanic to get some advice about how to avoid an expensive fix. Tips to keep your car running well as prices increase...
Massachusetts firefighter thought he was sending pornographic images to minor, DA says
8+ hour, 15+ min ago (32+ words) Medford firefighter Hugh McEleney, 63, was allegedly messaging with an undercover police officer he thought was a 14-year-old. Massachusetts firefighter thought he was sending pornographic images to minor, DA says...
Next Weather: WBZ Evening Forecast For December 30, 2025
8+ hour, 42+ min ago (18+ words) Next Weather: WBZ Evening Forecast For December 30, 2025 Next Weather: WBZ Evening Forecast For December 30, 2025...
Burst of snow in Boston area could impact travel on New Year's Eve, after midnight
8+ hour, 53+ min ago (266+ words) Updated on: December 30, 2025 / 5:18 PM EST / CBS Boston We'll be ringing in the new year with a round of snowflakes Wednesday night, and it will certainly be something to keep in mind for any late-night travel amidst the celebrations." While not…...