Amber Alert
The Massachusetts State Police have issued an official Amber Alert after the two above children were taken from their foster home.
Massive Tornado Hits Oklahoma
37 people have been confirmed dead, and officials expect the death toll to rise.
How Marion Cancer Survivor Did It
A cancer survivor from Marion says strong family support and excellent, upbeat doctors helped her beat the disease.
Bruins Roll Rangers
After a big overtime win in game one, the Boston bruins take a 2-0 series lead as they roll the New York Rangers 5-2 on Sunday.
Freetown Honors Naval Officer
Freetown gathered at Crossroads Common Saturday for the dedication of the Tyler Trahan Memorial Roundabout.
Local News
- ●Scouts Lead Movement for New Acushnet Library
- ●UMass Dartmouth Forms Task Force On Marathon Bombing Ties
- ●City Unviels “Side Yard” Program
- ●ATM Company To Pay For Not Telling Customers About Fees
- ●2013 New Bedford Idol Talent Competition Winner Crowned
- ●Cancer Survivor Credits Family Support And Confident Doctors For Recovery
- ●Lakeville Rep. Proposes Tax-Free Week For Restaurants
- ●Freetown Honors Naval Officer Tyler Trahan
- ●Missing Kayaker Found
- ●New Bedford Firefighter Honored for Life-Saving Action
National News
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- ●Tornadoes, Huge Hail Batter Midwest, Plains States; More to Come
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- ●Taylor Swift Wins Big At Billboard Music Awards — Entertainment Report [AUDIO]
- ●Tornadoes Ravage Oklahoma and Kansas, and More Severe Weather On The Way
- ●Canadian Singer Flubs U.S. National Anthem at Junior Hockey Game
- ●Weekend Box Office Report: ‘Star Trek Into Darkness’ Boldly Goes to Number One
- ●2013 Preakness Results — Oxbow Wins Preakness Stakes; Orb Finishes Fourth
- ●Judge Denies Request From Lawyers To Take Photo’s Of Bombing Suspect
- ●Umbrella Gate Is The Latest Scandal To Rock Obama’s White House
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Navy Seal To Be Remembered With Freetown Dedication
A traffic “roundabout” on Chace Road in Freetown will be dedicated Saturday in memory of Navy Petty Officer Tyler Trahan, who was killed in Iraq in 2009. Tyler’s father, John Pierre Trahan tells WBSM...
NOAA To Fishermen: Don’t Take Frustrations Out On Ob...
The top regulators of New England’s flagging fishing industry are asking fishermen not to take out their frustrations at the onboard observers who monitor what they catch and what they throw back. The r...
Officials Use “Mock Crash” To Drive Home Message At ...
tsm – Mock crash at Fairhaven High School Wear your seatbelt and don’t drink and drive. That was the message Fairhaven Police and FIrefighters tried to leave with students Friday at Fairhaven High School...
Iconic New Bedford Monument Damaged
New Bedford’s most iconic monument has been damaged. The harpoon tip of the “Whaleman Statue” in front of the Downtown Public Library was recently bent. City workers have since removed the tip so it can...
Rare Upside Down Rainbow Appears Over Townsquare Media...
Rainbows are seen quite often, but an upside down rainbow? Now that’s something a little bit different.
Toilet Repair Lands Senate Candidate Gabriel Gomez...
One thing about politics it that anything that happens in your life is news. No matter how big or small the story.
Stolen Purple Heart
The father of a New Bedford Marine killed in Iraq says he’s heartbroken that a thief broke into his home and stole his son’s posthumous Purple Heart. The medal was stolen last weekend from Joseph Ford...
Racing Legend Dick Trickle Commits Suicide
Richard “Dick” Trickle died Thursday at the age of 71. His body was discovered next to his pickup truck at a cemetery in Lincoln County, North Carolina, after the longtime NASCAR and short-track driver shot...
Powerball Jackpot Sits At $550 Million
The Powerball jackpot is now over half a billion dollars. Tomorrow’s drawing for an estimated $550 million offers a cash payout of just over $350 million.
Massachusetts Gov. Patrick Eyed As Obama’s New Attor...
Governor Deval Patrick is being eyed as Eric Holder’s replacement for Attorney General. Sources tell Chicago Sun-Times columnist Michael Sneed that Holder’s days are numbered. Sneed’s anonymous source ...
Massachusetts Loses 1,400 Jobs
Sequestration cuts and higher payroll taxes are putting the brakes on economic recovery in the Bay State.
City Councilors Air Concerns About Budget Plan
Members of the New Bedford City Council are taking issue with parts of Mayor Jon Mitchell’s proposed $263-million budget.
City Man Treated For Accidental Gunshot Wound
New Bedford Police say a man accidentally shot himself in the leg on Thursday while cleaning his derringer. Det. Capt. Steven Vicente says the incident happened around noon-time in the 300-block of B...
Gaming Commission Opens Door for More Bidders In S.E...
The state’s gambling commission has voted to allow failed applicants for casino licenses in eastern or western Massachusetts the opportunity to compete for the sole license in southeastern Massachusetts. ...
New Bedford In Line for State Education Funding
State Senator Mark Montigny says New Bedford is in line to recieve a portion of money set aside in the state budget for an education initiative. The senate has reserved $2.6-million for the Math and Science...
More Maureen Hancock VIP Tickets Added
Due to an overwhelming response for Maureen Hancock tickets, we’ve gotten approval to create more space at the Venus!
New Bedford Councillor at Large Candidate Posts Controversial...
In a move that some might consider bold, Councillor at Large candidate Carlos Pimentel Felix posted a controversial photo on Facebook with medical marijuana.
What is The Best Paying Job in America?
Everyone wants a job that will take care of you for the rest of your life, but what is the best paying job in our country?
Scandal at Disney World: Moms Hire The Disabled To...
The New York Post reported this week that some wealthy people are hiring a disabled person to pose as a family member so that they can jump to the front of the long lines for rides at Disney World.
Dzhokhar Tsarnaev: Boston Bombings Retaliation For...
New information on the Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, as investigators have found a note in the boat where he was hiding in Watertown.
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