Heat Wave

Here's why the excessive heat bearing down on the SouthCoast this week actually is pretty rare, according to ABC 6 Chief Meteorologist Jeff Desnoyers.

New Bedford Police shared a graphic on how to spot the warning signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke, and how to tell the difference between them.

These four little piggies escaped from their pen but were too tired to go on an adventure.

The cooling center at Government Center will be open Monday and Tuesday due to high temperatures.

The Y will serve as a cooling station to help area residents beat the heat.

Putting workers ahead of profits is selfless.

Two dogs and a pet bird were rescued from a scorching-hot car inside the Zeiterion Parking Garage Sunday after authorities were alerted by a concerned passerby.

Eversource is offering common-sense hot weather tips to help customers stay comfortable and save energy during this period of high demand.

Town officials say they will be closely monitoring the extreme heat and will be opening the cooling center at the Seekonk Senior Center Saturday morning.

School policies must be clear and concise.