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Sullivan Discusses New Supt., Pool Opening, Summer Concerts
Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about the appointment of an interim school superintendent, pool openings, and the Mayor's Summer Concert Series.
Milton Police Warn About Car Breaks
Milton Police are warning residents about a recent series of vehicle break-ins. Police say the incidents seem to take place in the early morning hours, primarily between 2 a.m. and 4 a.m., but they can still occur at any time of day. They say the suspects appear to be...
Scenes From The June 2024 Veterans Food Drive Thru
The Goon Squad handed out both flags and food at the June 13, 2024 Veterans Food Drive Thru. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVUc5EGLnX4
Brockton Police Investigate Early Morning Shooting
Three people were hospitalized after an early morning shooting in Brockton. Brockton Police say that at around 3:13 a.m. officers responded to a reported shooting on Spark St., with two of the victims reported to be in critical condition. Two of the victims, one male...
Fire Leads To Temporary Closure Of Weymouth Senior Center
A fire has led to a temporary closure of the Weymouth Senior Center. Town officials say that Union Towers II, located at 519 Broad St., experienced a 2-alarm fire on Sunday that was contained to a single unit on the fifth floor. However, the fire resulted in the...
Karen Read’s Defense Team Says Jurors Were Unanimous On Acquitting Her Of Murder
Jurors in the trial of Karen Read unanimously concluded she was not guilty of murder or of leaving the scene of a deadly accident, and were deadlocked on only the remaining manslaughter charge before the judge abruptly declared a mistrial, her defense team said...
Man Charged In Plymouth, Braintree Stabbings Deemed Dangerous
A man charged with stabbing two people at a Plymouth rest area restaurant was determined to be dangerous following a hearing on Monday. The Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office says that shortly before 7 p.m. on the evening of May 25th police received several...
Derailment Causes Disruption To Red Line Service
Red Line commuters are facing disruptions Tuesday morning. The MBTA says that shuttle buses are replacing service between Harvard and Broadway due to an earlier derailment of a maintenance vehicle at Park Street. South Shore customers are being asked to consider using...
Plymouth Co. Real Estate Six Month Recap
Plymouth County Register of Deeds John Buckley gives WATD's Christine James a look at the local real estate market.
One Injured In Possible Fireworks Incident
The Fourth Of July Weekend is wrapping up, but as Scituate Fire Chief Mark Donovan explains it wasn’t without injury. The incident follows Donovan’s recent appearance on WATD to discuss July 4th safety. The victim’s name and current condition wasn’t made...
Wanted: a special home for a special pup
Say hello to Duley! Duley is looking for a special forever home! Our friends at Yorkies Inc. tell us he came to them after his owner's health meant they could no longer reliably walk him. They live in a condo with no fenced yard, and Duley is reactive to some things...
One Hospitalized Following Shooting At Westgate Mall
One man was injured following a shooting at a Westgate Mall parking area. Brockton Police say that shortly before midnight on the evening of July 4th officers responded to a report of a shooting in an outer perimeter parking area. The 21-year-old victim sustained...
Man Arrested In Brockton On Drug, Gun Charges
One man is in custody for his alleged involvement in a Fentanyl distribution ring. Brockton Police say that they arrested 60-year-old Scott Pierce after executing a search warrant at 433 West Elm St. In addition officers also seized Fentanyl, a handgun reported stolen...
Sutter Comments On Hung Jury In Karen Read Trial
Former Bristol Co. District Attorney Sam Sutter gives WATD's Christine James his thoughts regarding the recent mistrial in the Karen Read Murder Trial.
Plymouth Man Charged With Vandalizing Kingston Church
A Plymouth man is facing charges after a Kingston church was vandalized. Kingston Police say that early Thursday morning they responded to First Parish Unitarian Church at 223 Main St. for reports of malicious damage. It appeared that a suspect entered the church...
July 4th Events
The South Shore will be celebrating the Fourth of July with fireworks, family activities, parades, and road races. Wednesday, July 3 Randolph - The Night Before the Fourth parade and fireworks kicks off at 7 pm from the Higashi School, proceeds down North Main...
One Injured In Brockton Shooting
A shooting in Brockton leaves one injured. Brockton Police say that shortly before 8 p.m. Tuesday patrol officers and detectives rushed to 721 Belmont Street for a report of a shooting that left one man with a non-life-threatening injury. Police say the shooting was...
Scituate, Marshfield, Police & Fire Chiefs Discuss July 4th Safety
Scituate Police Chief Mark Thompson, Marshfield Police Chief Phil Tavares, Scituate Fire Chief Mark Donovan, and Marshfield Fire Chief Michael Laselva speak with WATD's Christine James about safety issues during the July 4th holiday.
Creed On Supreme Court Immunity Ruling
WATD Political Analyst John Creed speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about the Supreme Court's recent ruling regarding Presidential Immunity.
Lead Investigator In Karen Read Case Relieved Of Duty By State Police
The Massachusetts State Police relieved State Trooper Michael Proctor of duty, saying the move followed the agency's previous decision to open an internal affairs investigation after getting information about potential serious misconduct. Proctor was the lead...
Karen Read Trial Ends In Mistrial
The case of Karen Read on charges that she killed her Boston police officer boyfriend by striking him with her SUV has ended in a mistrial. The judge declared a mistrial Monday after jurors were unable to reach a verdict following a two-month trial. Read had been...
Mistrial Declared in Karen Read Case
The case of Karen Read on charges that she killed her Boston police officer boyfriend by striking him with her SUV has ended in a mistrial. The judge declared a mistrial Monday after jurors were unable to reach a verdict following a two-month trial. Read had been...
Hingham Man Charged In Cohasset Road Rage Incident
A Hingham man is facing charges following a road rage incident in Cohasset. Cohasset Police say that they received a 911 call from the victim, described as a 34-year-old from South Boston, following the incident which took place around 11 p.m. on Route 3A near Sohier...
Defense Attorney Discusses Karen Read Trial
Liam Scully, a defense attorney with Scully & Lagos, and Mark Stiles of Stiles Law, give WATD's Dan McCready their thoughts on the Karen Read Murder Trial.
The Morning Show: Monday, June 24, 2024
Welcome to Monday! It's time to check in with Diane Jordan who joins us at 7:45 from Natural Body Works in Kingston for “More Comfort Mondays”. You can make an appointment to see Diane at Natural Body Works in Kingston. www.naturalbodyworkskingston.com It’s time to...
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