1986 murder mystery ends with life in prison for killer: "She is smiling right now"
The man convicted of killing Salem State student Claire Gravel in Massachusetts nearly 40 years ago will spend the rest of his life in prison.
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The man convicted of killing Salem State student Claire Gravel in Massachusetts nearly 40 years ago will spend the rest of his life in prison.
City leaders in Salem, Massachusetts are considering increasing the fines for property owners who don't clear sidewalks after a snowstorm.
A Salem, Massachusetts man appeared in court after police say he was purchasing materials that could be used to make homemade bombs.
It was the busiest day of the year in Salem, Massachusetts as visitors from around the world fly into the Witch City for Halloween.
Salem is known as the witch city, but this Halloween it was also the windy city. WBZ-TV's Tammy Mutasa reports.
The streets of Salem were packed with people decked out in costumes as visitors from around the country flocked to the city for the final weekend before Halloween.
The weekend before Halloween is always the busiest - especially when the weather's a treat.
Salem is preparing for more than a million visitors this month for their annual Haunted Happenings, even as the federal government shutdown creates some unexpected obstacles.
A volleyball player at Salem High School is now the proud holder of a school record.
Take part in an Italian festival in Boston this weekend, along with some live music and a dance party in Salem and Quincy!
A judge on Friday sentenced the 31-year-old Grant, Michigan, man to three years in prison, according to federal officials.
LEGO lovers from around the globe will head to Salem, Massachusetts, this weekend for a convention like no other.
Daily Table, a non-profit grocery store with several locations in Massachusetts, is shutting down.
Saturday marks the 308th anniversary of the sinking of the pirate ship, Whydah, after one of the worst storms in history hit the boat off the coast of Cape Cod.
A Massachusetts man was charged with the killing two men whose bodies were found in the woods behind a Salem Walmart.
Three people have been arrested in connection with a brazen shooting in Salem, Massachusetts earlier this week.
Surveillance video shows two men running for their lives after police say dozens of rounds of gunfire disrupted a quiet neighborhood in Salem.
The deadly attack in New Orleans has caused Salem, Massachusetts to speed up a plan to improve crowd safety.
Well, it's time to say goodbye to 2024 and hello to 2025! If you're still looking for a New Year's plan, we've got you covered.
Rep. Seth Moulton is defending controversial remarks that he made about transgender athletes.
Salem welcomed a record-breaking amount of visitors in October this year!
A red flag warning was issued in Massachusetts on Friday after brush fires continued to burn through the state.
Thousands of people descended upon Salem on Halloween on Thursday, despite smoky smells from brush fires nearby.
As brush fires in Salem burned for the third day, the smoke was so thick that city officials released high school students early.
As brush fires in Salem burned for the third day, the smoke was so thick that city officials released high school students early.
Two Plymouth, Massachusetts teens were saved from the summit of Mount Washington after a leg injury stranded them.
Boston Marathon runners who had just crossed the finish line in Copley Square shared the reasons why they participated in the iconic race.
A vacationing family helped catch and release a 10-foot great white shark off Fort Lauderdale, a rare but expected sight in South Florida waters.
While the average price of gas is down 1 cent over the past week in Massachusetts, diesel prices remain significantly higher, having surged more than 50% since the start of the Iran War.
The play, "What the Constitution Means to Me," looks at the impact the document has on four generations of women in the same family.
Follow along for live Boston Marathon updates, results and how to track runners.
A vacationing family helped catch and release a 10-foot great white shark off Fort Lauderdale, a rare but expected sight in South Florida waters.
The Market Basket Board of Directors was justified in firing longtime CEO Arthur T. Demoulas, a judge ruled Monday.
Follow along for all the winners and more results from the 2026 Boston Marathon.
Boston Marathon runners who had just crossed the finish line in Copley Square shared the reasons why they participated in the iconic race.
The Lone Star tick, which can cause alpha-gal syndrome, is spreading north throughout Massachusetts.
Boston's cold and snowy winter might have an effect on this year's pollen allergy season.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Two Massachusetts residents have been diagnosed with measles, the Department of Public Health confirmed Friday.
There's a new drug that can help early morning shift workers stay awake and alert, a study out of Boston found.
A family is demanding answers from the Gloucester, Massachusetts school district, after learning their five-year-old son was left alone in a quiet room for nearly half an hour.
A nurse says the decision is leaving the staff and patients at Tewksbury Hospital vulnerable to serious injury.
A Dorchester woman says Boston Police opened fire through her closed apartment door and the bullets went into her 5-year-old son's bedroom.
The I-Team has learned the Massachusetts Dept. of Health wants to take away pepper spray and non-lethal restraints from Tewksbury State Hospital safety officers.
Frankie Rodenbaugh died just days after his babysitter allegedly left him in a car, strapped in his seat for hours with no food or water.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Maine Governor Janet Mills' run for Senate comes with an unusual promise - she will only serve one six-year term.
The Market Basket Board of Directors was justified in firing longtime CEO Arthur T. Demoulas, a judge ruled Monday.
April 20 is Patriots' Day and Marathon Monday in Massachusetts. Here's what's open and what's closed.
Another movie theater in Massachusetts is closing its doors. The Route One Cinema Pub in North Attleboro will shut down in May.
The bill would ban single-use plastic bags and implement a 10-cent fee for paper bags at Massachusetts stores.
Easter is today. Stores like Market Basket, Big Y and Stop & Shop have shared whether they'll be open or closed for the holiday.
Known for her vibrant, handcrafted pottery, Boston artist Jill Rosenwald has made a name for herself in the industry.
Two-time James Beard Award nominee and Dorchester native Chef Valentine Howell prepared one of his signature dishes on the grill.
Blithewold Manor in Bristol, Rhode Island is a rare American garden estate that captures the beauty and spirit of the Country Place Era.
An ancient art form still practiced by hand, bookbinding is finding new life at the Harcourt Bindery, a small shop in Charlestown.
Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, a spectacular estate mixes modern architecture with breathtaking views.
Red Sox pitcher Sonny Gray exited with an injury, but Boston held on for a win over the visiting Tigers on Patriots' Day as the Boston Marathon was happening not far from Fenway Park.
According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, A.J. Brown is likely to be traded to the New England Patriots after June 1.
Mattias Samuelson scored with 3:24 left and Buffalo overcame a two-goal deficit in the final eight minutes to beat the Boston Bruins 4-3 on Sunday night in the Sabres' first playoff game in 15 years.
The Red Sox lost to the Detroit Tigers, 6-2, on Sunday.
The Boston Celtics got off to a hot start in the playoffs as they dominated the Philadelphia 76ers at TD Garden in Game 1 of a best-of-seven series.
There's been another sighting of an unusual killer whale named Old Thom in the waters off Massachusetts.
A soccer coach in Ludlow, Massachusetts plans to pay it forward after winning big on a lottery scratch ticket.
The Rumney Rocks Climbing Area is partially closed as nesting peregrine falcons could attack rock climbers.
A Cape Air plane had to return to Nantucket, Massachusetts after part of a door opened up mid-flight.
Hot dogs and fries at Fenway Park just got an upgrade. Boston Red Sox fans can now have lobster on their ballpark favorites.