Trouble in the gas tank? WBZ's Lisa Meyer has learned at least two car makers, Mercedes and Audi, are testing gas from our area after a series of reports of problems with the cars' oxygen sensors and catalytic converters.
Driver in multi-vehicle crash to be charged The truck driver accused of causing a nine-car crash in Allston Thursday is now facing charges. Boston Police tell WBZ Newsradio 1030 Timothy Newton of Revere will face charges of leaving the scene of an accident causing property damage, leaving thescene of an accident causing personal injury and driving to endanger. In addition his license has been suspended.
Arrest in fatal Southie fire A woman has been charged with setting a fire that killed two girls hours after authorities say she got into an argument with the children's mother last month. Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis tells WBZ Newsradio 1030 25-year-old Nicole Chuminski was arrested Friday in Lowell after physical evidence was recovered at the South Boston fire scene a day earlier.
Jury nearly complete in horse-farm murder case Another juror was selected Friday in the insanity trial of Sheila LaBarre, putting the total number of jurors at 15. So far, nine women and six men have been chosen. The court will select 18 total jurors for the case.
Biotech trip hits bump Gov. Deval Patrick, House Speaker Salvatore DiMasi and Senate President Therese Murray are taking a road trip to San Diego next month for a major biotechnology conference. But the way things are shaping up, they could end up as the proverbial skunksat a lawn party.
Wind farm compromise takes shape A compromise bill on Beacon Hill would allow offshore wind farms in ocean sanctuaries off the Massachusetts coast, but only if they are "appropriately scaled" and subject to a strict ocean management plan. A legislative conference committee agreed this week on the bill, which could go before the full House and Senate next week.
Speaker's friend registers as lobbyist after flap A friend of House Speaker Salvatore DiMasi has registered as a lobbyist after causing a flap by helping ticket brokers push a bill through the House that lifts restrictions on their business. A spokesman for Secretary of State William Galvin says Richard Vitale filed papers with Galvin's office Friday to register as a lobbyist for 2008.
Cape Cod man charged with embezzling millions A Cape Cod man has been charged with embezzling millions of dollars from his employer and using much of the cash to buy expensive pleasure boats. According to testimony from an FBI agent, Jeffrey Windle of Harwich Port also is suspected of stealing from the Congregational Church of South Dennis, where he volunteered.
MA prison head opposes sex-change surgery for killer The commissioner of the state's prison system says allowing a convicted killer to get a sex-change operation would pose "insurmountable" safety and security problems. Department of Correction Commissioner Harold Clarke outlined his opposition in court papers filed this week in response to a lawsuit filed by inmate Michelle Kosilek.
National Guard troops won't guard Plymouth nuclear plant The National Guard will no longer be part of the security contingent protecting the Pilgrim nuclear power plant in Plymouth. Homeland Security officials say the drawdown of the 18-person force will begin Sunday under a new security plan developed between plant owner Entergy and state and local officials. The transition will be complete by July.
New Hampshire News
No charges filed in officer-involved shooting in NH
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) -- New Hampshire Attorney General Kelly Ayotte says that the Concord police officer whose gun discharged, firing a bullet into another officer's chest, will not be charged with any crime and that the firing was an accident....
NH Senate approves new system for classifying sex offenders
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) -- New Hampshire's Senate has voted in favor of a new system for classifying sex offenders and new requirements for sex offenders registering after serving their sentences....
Teen charged with threatening school arrested again
MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) -- Days after pleading guilty to threatening a Columbine-style attack on West High School, a Manchester teenager was arrested again on a charge of violating his bail conditions....
Problem in the gas tank?
At least two automakers have taken gas samples in the Boston area, after getting complaints from car owners that their cars are running rough, and the check engine light is coming on. WBZ's Lisa Meyer reports Mercedes and Audi believe there's some bad gas
Infant Injuries
The CDC calculated every 90 seconds an infant is taken to the emergency room.
Former Sox co-owner launches wood-pellet venture
Les Otten of Maine Energy Systems tells WBZ's Anthony Silva that pellet-fueled boilers he's importing from Europe can help homeowners save thousands on heat.
ADVERTISEMENT
Top Stories
Arrest in fatal Southie fire A woman has been charged with setting a fire that killed two girls hours after authorities say she got into an argument with the children's mother last month. Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis tells WBZ Newsradio 1030 25-year-old Nicole Chuminski was arrested Friday in Lowell after physical evidence was recovered at the South Boston fire scene a day earlier.
WBZ-TV
Driver in multi-vehicle crash to be charged The truck driver accused of causing a nine-car crash in Allston Thursday is now facing charges. Boston Police tell WBZ Newsradio 1030 Timothy Newton of Revere will face charges of leaving the scene of an accident causing property damage, leaving thescene of an accident causing personal injury and driving to endanger. In addition his license has been suspended.
Trouble in the gas tank? WBZ's Lisa Meyer has learned at least two car makers, Mercedes and Audi, are testing gas from our area after a series of reports of problems with the cars' oxygen sensors and catalytic converters.
Newton mayor will not seek new term Rumors have swirled for some time but Friday David Cohen made it official, he will not seek a fourth term as Newton's mayor. The controversy of the cost of the 197-million dollar high school construction project plus an upcoming vote on a tax override have given fuel to his critics.
R.I. budget deficit reaches $430M for coming year
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) -- Rhode Island's budget deficit for the coming year will grow 13 percent to reach at least $430 million and force deeper cuts in state spending, budget officials said Friday....
Mass. prison head opposes sex-change surgery for inmate
BOSTON (AP) -- The commissioner of the state's prison system says allowing a convicted killer to get a sex-change operation would pose "insurmountable" safety and security problems....
Woman charged in fire deaths of 2 South Boston sisters
BOSTON (AP) -- A woman was charged Friday with setting a fire that killed two girls hours after she got into an argument with the children's mother, prosecutors said....
Mass. leaders viewed by biotech industry as friends, foes
BOSTON (AP) -- Gov. Deval Patrick, House Speaker Salvatore DiMasi and Senate President Therese Murray are taking a road trip to San Diego next month for a major biotechnology conference. The way things are shaping up, they could end up as the proverbial skunks at a lawn party....
Man says police ripped catheter from his body
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) -- A 60-year-old New Britain man is accusing city police officers of breaking into his home without a search warrant and assaulting him by tearing out a catheter he was using while recovering from surgery....
Chinese woman denied visa to see dying father in Connecticut
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) -- U.S. Rep. Joe Courtney says he will keep trying to help a Chinese woman get a visa to visit Connecticut where her father was killed by a hit-and-run driver....
Slossberg: expand special session
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) -- A state senator who helped write a bill that would revoke the pensions of corrupt officials said Friday she wants lawmakers to reconsider the ethics legislation during a planned special session....
Bork settles lawsuit in fall at Yale Club
NEW YORK (AP) -- One-time U.S. Supreme Court nominee Robert H. Bork settled a $1 million lawsuit Friday against the Yale Club after he fell stepping onto a platform to speak....
