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
Massachusetts Transportation Bill
Massachusetts House and Senate negotiators have reached agreement on a $13 billion transportation improvement bill that could pave the way for construction to begin on several high-profile projects around the state.
One In Ten Americanc Has Diabetes
About ten-percent of Americans are living with diabetes.
Update: Car Crash Victim Identified
Update: The woman killed in Monday's crash on Route 24 in Freetown has been identified as 32 year old Stephanie Picher of Raynham.
Original Story:
A crash that killed a 32-year-old Raynham woman on Route 24 in Freetown is under investigation.
Soccer Only Wears National Colors
Brazilians are known for loving their soccer, but one fan is taking it to a new extreme.
Cape Cod Ospreys
Utility officials are on the lookout for returning ospreys that nest in the cross arms of utility poles on Cape Cod.
Beef Prices High
Americans are paying more for beef than ever before.
Pope Asks Forgiveness
Pope Francis is asking for forgiveness for the damage priests have caused to children they've sexually abused.
Real Time Traffic Updates
Massachusetts drivers should soon have a little extra help navigating the state's traffic hotspots.
Mother Thankful Her Son Survived Stabbing Spree
The mother of one of the victims of Wednesday's stabbing spree at a high school in suburban Pittsburgh is thankful her son is alive.
Amanda Hurt teared up as she talked about the attack that left her son Brett hospitalized. He ...
Family Dollar Close Stores
Family Dollar Stores says it will be cutting jobs and shutting down hundreds of struggling stores.