Wildfire smoke maps show improving air quality forecast for eastern Massachusetts

CBS Boston (News) 8/5 4:48A Terry Eliasen, Exec. Weather Pro

The sky continues to have a very hazy look to it Tuesday morning in the Boston area as Canadian wildfire smoke affects the air quality in parts of Massachusetts. There are some differences today...

Alan Jackson joins Karen Read's legal team for civil trial on wrongful death lawsuit

CBS Boston (News) 8/5 4:41A Riley Rourke

Karen Read's lead defense attorney in her criminal trial, Alan Jackson , said he will join her legal team again, this time to defend her against the O'Keefe family's wrongful death lawsuit. The O'Keefe family filed the civil lawsuit against Read...

2 of the 3 hottest ZIP codes for home buyers are in Massachusetts, report says

CBS Boston (News) 8/5 4:26A Neal Riley

Two of the three "hottest ZIP codes" for home buyers across the country can be found in Massachusetts, according to a new real estate industry report. The list from Realtor.com ranks Beverly (ZIP code 01915) as the top-performing housing market...

Boston mayor has issues with New England Revolution stadium plan in Everett

CBS Boston (News) 8/5 1:07A CBS Boston

The 25,000 seat stadium will be in Everett, but Boston Mayor Michelle Wu has some problems with it. WBZ TV's Louisa Moller reports.

Accused carjacker shot by police in Everett after wild ride in garbage truck arraigned from hospital...

CBS Boston (News) 8/4 7:07A Riley Rourke

Admilson Vizcaino, the man who was shot by police after they say he carjacked a trash truck outside a casino in Everett, Massachusetts, pleaded not guilty to several charges Monday. Vizcaino appeared...

Air quality today in Massachusetts likely to be worst of the year due to Canadian wildfire smoke

CBS Boston (News) 8/4 6:58A Terry Eliasen, Exec. Weather Pro

An air quality alert is in effect for all of Massachusetts today due to smoke from Canadian wildfires , and it could be the worst air quality day the Boston area has seen all year. The Massachusetts...

Webster, Massachusetts police to reveal details about capture of escaped 5-foot-long lizard after...

CBS Boston (News) 8/4 6:57A Riley Rourke

New details are expected to be revealed Monday about the capture of Goose , the 5-foot-long water monitor lizard who escaped a home in Webster, Massachusetts two weeks ago. Webster police will hold a news conference at 2 p.m. You can watch it live...

Bear's "escalating behavior" closes campsite in New Hampshire's White Mountains

CBS Boston (News) 8/4 5:42A Neal Riley

A bear's "escalating behavior" has forced a campsite in New Hampshire's White Mountains to close, the U.S. Forest Service said. The "food habituated" black bear has recently damaged several tents and a screen enclosure at the Franconia Brook...

Steve Pagliuca's bid to buy Connecticut Sun and move them to Boston still needs WNBA approval

CBS Boston (News) 8/4 1:59A CBS Boston

Boston Celtics minority owner Steve Pagliuca said the potential deal to buy the Connecticut Sun for a record amount and move the team still needs approval from the WNBA Board of Governors. Pagliuca released a statement through his group on social...

Steve Pagliuca's bid to move WNBA team to Boston still needs league approval

CBS Boston (News) 8/4 12:16A CBS Boston

Boston Celtics minority owner Steve Pagliuca said he has a deal to buy the Connecticut Sun. WBZ TV's Penny Kmitt reports.

Massachusetts AFL-CIO leader criticizes both Democrats and Republicans for not helping working...

CBS Boston (News) 8/3 3:54A Jon Keller

The 2024 presidential election showed neither the Republicans nor the Democrats are "really working for the working class in a way [they] should be," said Massachusetts AFL-CIO President Chrissy Lynch. "I think a lot of union members saw, and a...

Dine Out Boston kicks off Sunday for two weeks with fixed price lunch and dinner specials

CBS Boston (News) 8/3 2:21A CBS Boston

More than 175 restaurants in Boston, Cambridge and beyond are taking part in the two-week event with fixed price lunch and dinner options.

Judge in Brian Walshe's murder case reveals she may have conflict of interest

CBS Boston (News) 8/2 5:05A Victoria D

The judge in the Brian Walshe murder case revealed at a hearing on Friday that she may have a conflict of interest. Norfolk Superior Court Judge Diane Freniere described an attorney appointed to represent the state in the case as a "mentor and...

Man wanted for smashing another man's face with water bottle at Chinatown T Station in Boston

CBS Boston (News) 8/2 4:21A CBS Boston

Police said the man nearly hit the victim with his car and when the victim warned him to be careful, he followed him into the T station and attacked him.

Pan-Mass Challenge cyclists begin their journey to Bourne to raise money for cancer research

CBS Boston (News) 8/2 3:48A Tammy Mutasa

Thousands of riders began their journey Saturday morning in the annual Pan-Mass Challenge to raise money for cancer research. This is the last year the cyclists will be starting their ride in Wellesley and Sturbridge, where they've began since...