Revere
LATEST NEWS
What do police do with their guns when they're not used anymore?
BOSTON - Guns that are used to protect the public are ending up on the other side of the law. Records from the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms show that over 16 years, more than 52,000 guns once owned by law enforcement later showed up at crime scenes. That means roughly 3,000 times a year, a police gun was used in the commission of a crime, sometimes with deadly results. WBZ-TV's I-Team worked with CBS News in a partnership with non-profit newsrooms "The Trace" and "Reveal" on a special investigation into where old police weapons end up. Boston mom Ruth...
Things to know about Boston's Karen Read murder trial
BOSTON — A highly anticipated trial in Massachusetts involving a woman accused of striking her Boston police officer boyfriend with her SUV and leaving him for dead in a snowbank is finishing its third week on Friday. The case has garnered national attention because the defense alleges that state...
New England’s Unsolved: New information in the murder of John and Geraldine Magee
It was a double murder that shocked the Merrimack Valley town of Andover. On the morning of December 14th, 2011, John and Geraldine Magee were found shot to death in the living room of their sprawling home on Orchard Crossing.
Mild temperatures and scattered showers in New England
An onshore flow out of the northeast will keep us unsettled Saturday afternoon, right through the night, and into the day Sunday. The best chance for showers will be along the coast during that time period, but a few may sneak inland, especially Saturday. Showers will be scattered in nature,...
Jurors hear opening statements, testimony begins in trial of former Hudson middle school teacher accused of raping student
WOBURN, MASS. (WHDH) - Jurors heard opening statements and testimony got underway Friday in the trial of a former Hudson middle school teacher accused of raping a student. Caitlin Harding was arraigned in 2021 on multiple charges including rape of a child. After jury selection in recent days, prosecutors said Harding’s actions were not just inappropriate, but criminal.
Are you over 50 and looking for a job? The Boston Red Sox may be able to help
When it comes to addressing shortages in the labor market, one group of workers often gets overlooked: People over the age of 50. The nonprofit Age-Friendly Institute in Waltham, Massachusetts runs a verification program to highlight workplaces that are “Certified Age Friendly Employers.” Among the 200 organizations around the world to have earned the honor: The Boston Red Sox.
After 20 years, South Shore Asian restaurant closing. Are you Stoked about replacement?
COHASSET – A Chinese-Japanese fusion restaurant will be closing its doors after nearly 20 years. In place of the Feng Shui location at 380 Chief Justice Cushing Highway will be Stoked Pizza, a local pizzeria serving salads, cocktails and 12-inch pies with gluten-free and vegan options. With the approval...
Budgets, staffing, and social media can all impact violence in schools, administrators say
School violence has been in the spotlight during the past few months with stabbings, fights and threats in many Massachusetts schools. This comes in the wake of the pandemic and a shift in the way students are disciplined. Many kids are struggling with their social-emotional health, peer pressure and the...
Officers find gun in 13-year-old's backpack after chase at Boston park, police say
BOSTON — A young man and two teenagers are facing charges after a gun was found in a Boston park during a daily cleanup, according to police. Boston police said that on Monday morning, officers responded to a report of a discovered firearm at a park located at 30 Mt Pleasant Ave. in Roxbury, which happened after a detail officer was notified about the gun.
Humpback whale buried after washing ashore in Swampscott
A 42-foot long humpback whale that washed ashore on the Marblehead side of the town line with Swampscott then towed to sea only to return to the same stretch of beach but on the Swampscott side has been buried. The whale was buried on Saturday at the beach walkway near...
Drier, still cool for Sunday, 80s this week
For the rest of your Saturday night out, we’ll continue to deal with some spotty light showers. Temperatures will be in the 50s, with overnight lows in the upper 40s and low 50s. There may be a lingering shower early tomorrow morning on the Cape, but most will stay...
Car stolen, 6 others broken into in Needham; police seek video footage
Police in Needham, Massachusetts, issued a public safety alert on Saturday after at least six cars were broken into, with another vehicle stolen. Needham police say the break-ins happened overnight in town, and that all of the cars were unlocked. The vehicle that was stolen has since been recovered, and...
MBTA Announces New Affordable Housing Projects In Five Communities
ATTLEBORO, Mass. (WBZ NewsRadio) — On Friday, the MBTA announced the completion of approximately 1,000 units of housing through collaborative agreements to provide affordable housing within proximity to public transit services. One of the recently completed housing projects includes the 18.98-acre site at Attleboro Station. At a ceremony on...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.