District Attorney Michael Morrissey, who oversaw Karen Read case, won't seek reelection in...

CBS Boston (News) 1/12 10:05A Neal Riley

Michael Morrissey, the Massachusetts district attorney who oversaw the prosecution of Karen Read , announced Monday that he won't be seeking reelection in Norfolk County. "After thorough consideration, I have decided not to seek reelection this...

Here's why people moved out of Massachusetts in 2025, according to a new survey

CBS Boston (News) 1/12 10:04A Neal Riley

Massachusetts is once again one of the top "moved from" states in the country, according to a moving truck company survey. The state was ranked No. 7 on the United Van Lines list of the top outbound states for 2025. The company said 55% of its...

Wake and funeral for Uxbridge police officer killed in line of duty set for next week

CBS Boston (News) 1/9 7:22A Riley Rourke

The Uxbridge, Massachusetts police department announced that the wake and funeral for fallen officer Stephen LaPorta will be held next week. LaPorta, 43, was killed just before 1 a.m. Wednesday...

Why Market Basket is the second-best grocery store chain in the country, according to a new ranking

CBS Boston (News) 1/9 6:46A Neal Riley

Market Basket is America's No. 2 grocery store chain for a second year in a row, a new ranking finds. The Tewksbury, Massachusetts-headquartered supermarket with nearly 100 stores in New England is runner-up on the list of best grocery retailers...

Woman found dead in Easton, Massachusetts house fire that started as medical emergency

CBS Boston (News) 1/9 5:45A Anna Meiler

A woman was found dead in a fire at a house in Easton, Massachusetts, investigators said Friday. Easton Fire Chief Justin Alexander said firefighters were initially called to the home on North Main Street just after 9:20 p.m. Thursday for a...

Boston accent helps "bear, pear, chair, hair" rhyming video go viral

CBS Boston (News) 1/9 2:14A CBS Boston

A Boston couple went viral this week when a woman recorded her boyfriend's perfect Boston accent during a rhyming challenge video. WBZ-TV's Chris Tanaka and Paula Ebben have the story.

Nicholas Braun, star of "Succession," arrested for DUI in New Hampshire

CBS Boston (News) 1/9 1:57A Matt Schooley

UPDATE (1/9/26): The DUI charge against Nicholas Braun in New Hampshire was dropped on Nov. 4. The judge granted a petition of annulment on Dec. 10. Nicholas Braun, an Emmy-nominated actor who is known for his role as Cousin Greg in the HBO show...

Massachusetts figure skater makes emotional return to U.S. Championships year after parents killed...

CBS Boston (News) 1/8 11:25P CBS Boston

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer Maxim Naumov returned to the U.S. Figure Skating Championships on Thursday night, the final place that his parents watched him compete, and managed to hold his...

Bill to impose hard labor sentences on certain criminals passed by New Hampshire House

CBS Boston (News) 1/8 4:13A Neal Riley

"Especially heinous" convicted criminals could be sentenced to hard labor in New Hampshire if a bill that's making its way through the state Legislature becomes law. The House of Representatives on Wednesday voted 179 to 159 to pass the bill that...

Drake Maye and "Seinfeld"-inspired beer selling fast at Massachusetts brewery with Patriots in...

CBS Boston (News) 1/8 2:03A Samantha Chaney

What do you get when you combine Patriots quarterback Drake Maye and a "Seinfeld" reference in a beer? It's a hit at the Stellwagen Beer Company in Marshfield, Massachusetts. "We're getting phone...

Wednesday's Child: 13-year-old Sam

CBS Boston (News) 1/7 12:41A CBS Boston

Sam is a happy, 13-year-old who expresses himself through play. He will always live in a residential facility, but he needs a family to look out for him and give him love and support. "This is a very unique situation in that we're not necessarily...

Uxbridge, Massachusetts police officer killed in crash on Route 146

CBS Boston (News) 1/6 11:52P Anna Meiler

An Uxbridge, Massachusetts police officer was killed in a crash on Route 146 early Wednesday morning. The officer, who has not been identified yet, was on duty helping another driver on the northbound...

School delays for Massachusetts and New Hampshire for Wednesday, January 7

CBS Boston (News) 1/6 11:24P WBZ-News Staff

Several school districts in Massachusetts and New Hampshire have delayed the start of classes Wednesday because of the freezing rain and icy roads. Take a look below for the full list of school closings and delays.

Water main break near Boston Public Garden

CBS Boston (News) 1/6 11:18P CBS Boston

A water main break shut down parts of Arlington and Newbury streets in Boston early Wednesday morning. WBZ-TV's Penny Kmitt reports.

Driver charged with murder in hit-and-run death of Boston art collector John Axelrod and his dog

CBS Boston (News) 1/5 12:40A Penny Kmitt

A driver is facing a murder charge after police said he intentionally ran down a prominent art collector and his dog in Boston over the weekend. John Axelrod, 79, of Boston, was walking his dog on the...