#KarenReadRetrial ends w/NOT GUILTY verdicts on most serious charges: 2nd degree murder - Vehicular manslaughter, Leaving scene of accident resulting in death. Only guilty on OUI. Sentenced to 1 yr probation. Supporters outside cheering. @wbznewsradio
@samanthajgross@carolynchou Looking for someone to interview this morning about today's crucial deadline. Haven't been able to reach anyone. 617.504.7334 WBZ Radio.
MA State Senator Ed Kennedy collapsed at a a press conference at Middlesex Community College Lowell campus while standing hot sun. Paramedics on scene. He’s now sitting up & https://t.co/OMuTe40OVs Community College For All presser came to abrupt end. @wbznewsradio@middlesex_cc
Lt. Steven Elmore signs off on his last shift with the Billerica Police Department after 36 years of service to the Town of Billerica. We wish the Lt. a happy and healthy retirement!
A beautiful orange sky sunrise seen from our @wbznewsradio newsroom. Lovely start to a warm New England winter day. Thawing out with temps reaching 50. Yay!
A 3am water main break on Heath St in Jamaica Plain took about 7 hours to control flooding. Parts of Heath & streets near Hennigan School flooded. Some basements got several feet. Boston fire deployed high water rescue vehicle to check on residents. @BostonFire@wbznewsradio
Teachers with @MaldenEduAssoc on picket lines after School Cmte abruptly ended Sunday talks. Pay increases major sticking point. Teachers say need more money to combat inflation & retain teachers. Haverhill teachers also striking. 13,000 total students not in class @wbznewsradio
600 Malden teachers on picket lines instead of in the classrooms today. Weekend negotiations with teachers & School Committee broke down Sunday. Teachers say at impasse over wage increases. Similar scene in Haverhill. Total of 13,000 students from both districts not in school.
I just got off the phone with Dr. Laura Chesson, Superintendent of Groton-Dunstable schools. She confirmed to me that 204 children at Florence Roche Elementary School, as of now, have come down with what the Board of Health believes to be a norovirus; school was dismissed early
A @Delta flight scheduled to depart Logan at 11:05 delayed. Sitting on the tarmac while President @JoeBiden lands. Pilot and flight attendants asked people to rush to be seated, trying to make takeoff under the wire, but didn't make it in time. @wbznewsradio
Waiting for @VP Kamala Harris to take the podium for the keynote speech at the annual Greater Boston Labor Council Breakfast at the @BostonParkPlaza Hotel. Catch the story on @WBZRadioNews
After all night search @USCG says 1 swimmer still missing.4 swimmers jumped off Edgartown's Jaws Bridge 11pm Sun. 2 swimmers unharmed.@USCGNortheast deployed helicopters & 2 vessels. @MassStatePolice + local PD & Fire joined.Early today 3rd swimmer found dead. Search continues.
Providence RI off-duty Police Officer running for State Senate accused of punching political opponent in face at abortion rights rally. Democrat @JenRourke29 says Republican Jeann Lugo punched her. She posted video. Lugo placed on leave & suspending Senate campaign. @wbznewsradio
I'm a reproductive rights organizer & State Senate candidate. Last night, after speaking at our Roe rally, my Republican opponent – a police officer – violently attacked me.
This is what it is to be a Black woman running for office. I won't give up.
**MISSING PERSON**
The Nashua Police is asking for assistance in locating Timothy Duffy. Timothy is an autistic 40 year old male and has been missing since 2am. Timothy is known to frequent the downtown area. Please contact NPD immediately if located.
Massachusetts State Trooper Paul O’Connor consoles a distraught man on the Tobin Bridge this afternoon after successfully talking him out of committing suicide. The man was on the edge of the upper deck, threatening to jump. If you are thinking about suicide, call 1-800-273-8255.
Marlborough firefighter's training came in handy delivering his own daughter in ambulance on side of the road in Sterling, MA. Delivered a healthy 6lb 12oz baby girl named Savannah. @wbznewsradio
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5 triple-deckers damaged in 5 alarm fire on Colby St in Lawrence overnight. 2 destroyed - 3 w/heat damage. Fire dept at corner of street- says wind gusts made firefight difficult. About 20 people displaced.Everyone is safe. @RedCrossMA assisting. @wbznewsradio