Jack Peterson, AKA Captain Jack, is one of WBSM's most versatile personalities. Jack is equally at home doing the play by play of high school football and basketball, gathering, writing and broadcasting news, or filling in for WBSM talk show hosts. A 51 year broadcast veteran, Jack started his career in Lowell, MA as a DJ and has been on the air in New Bedford for the past 34 years. He has also been Master of Ceremonies at many local charity events including the United Way awards banquet, Special Olympics and the Otto Graham and Dave Cowens Achievement Awards. His hobbies include sports (watching, not playing), reading and the entertainment industry. Jack has lived in New Bedford with his wife of 28 years, Lynne (AKA 1st Mate Lynnie), with their 11 year old Beagle/Foxhound/Pointer/Lab mix dog, Chloe .
Jack Peterson
Fatal Accident On Zakim Bridge
Massachusetts State police say one person has died in a fiery crash on the Leonard P. Zakim Bunker Hill Memorial Bridge that shut down all northbound lanes of Interstate 93 and caused a huge traffic tie-up in Boston.
The crash involving a car and a tractor-trailer just after 5:30 a...
Oscar Mayer Wieners Recalled
Kraft is recalling 96-thousand pounds of Oscar Mayer Classic Wieners.
On The Bus To The Marathon
A bus carrying members of the Greater New Bedford Track Club left the North End Monday Morning at 5 am.
Healthy Easter Basket
An Easter basket without candy sounds like an April Fool's joke.
Michaels Credit Card Security Breach
Arts and crafts retailer Michaels is reporting a security breach involving two and a half million credit and debit cards.
Cape Cod Murder
Authorities have charged a second person with murder in connection with a fatal, drug-related shooting in Bourne earlier this week.
State Gains More Jobs In March
The state is out with an upbeat monthly jobs report.
South End Shooting
New Bedford Police are investigating a shooting in the south end Wednesday night.
Coakley Leading In Governor’s Race
Attorney General Martha Coakley is the front-runner in the race for governor according to a new poll.
Judge Bans Block On Zohydro
A federal judge has blocked Massachusetts from banning the powerful new painkiller Zohydro.