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Creed Previews GOP Primary Debate
WATD Political Analyst John Creed gives Dan McCready a preview of the Wednesday night's Republican Presidential Primary Debate in Milwaukee, Wisc. The two-hour debate will start at 9 p.m. Wednesday and is being moderated by Fox News Channel hosts Bret Baier and Martha...
Man Charged With Placing Rocks On Kingston Roadway
A man is charged with intentionally placing large rocks in a Kingston roadway, causing damage to vehicles. Kingston Police say that since February of 2023, they have been investigating a series of large rocks/boulders being placed in the roadway on Pembroke St. (Rt....
Man In Custody Following Standoff In Randolph
A police standoff took place at a home in Randolph. Randolph Police say the incident took place at 11 Moulton St., a home which caught fire a few weeks back. I had been condemned by the building inspector and was boarded up. A man snuck back in and set it on fire...
Ongoing Incident In Randolph
Randolph Police are asking people to avoid the Moulton St. area at this time. They say that this is due to an “ongoing and dynamic incident.” No further information is available at this time, but we are continuing to follow this story and will provide more information...
Quincy Crews Respond To Fire On Crescent St.
Crews in Quincy were called out to the scene of a fire at 159 Crescent St. Deputy Fire Chief Tim Burchill tells WATD News that they were able to quickly respond to the fire. However, Burchill says the home did sustain some damage. The home has...
2023 WATD High School Football Schedule
The 2023 WATD High School Football Schedule is officially LIVE! This year's slate features 21 regular season games and 30 different local high schools covered across the South Shore and Metro South. Quinn Kelly returns for his sixth season behind the mic as lead...
Tornado Confirmed In Weymouth
A tornado has touched down in Weymouth. The National Weather Service says their survey team has confirmed a tornado in Weymouth Friday morning. They say further details regarding “path length and EF (Enhanced Fujita Scale) rating will be forthcoming after the survey...
Ryder is ready for a second chance with his new family
Say hello to Ryder! Ryder is an 8 year old purebred German Shepherd Dog (GSD). This poor pup. He had a tough go of it, then he got adopted and life was awesome. But then his owner was severely injured in a motorcycle accident and can no longer keep him. Our friends...
Hingham Police Report Several Car Breaks
Hingham Police are reminding residents to always, lock their car doors. Police say that in the overnight Wednesday into Thursday several unlocked cars in driveways were opened, rummaged through with items stolen in some cases. The incidents took place in the...
Tornado Confirmed In Weymouth
A tornado has touched down in Weymouth. The National Weather Service says their survey team has confirmed a tornado in Weymouth Friday morning. They say further details regarding “path length and EF (Enhanced Fujita Scale) rating will be forthcoming after the survey...
Car Crashes Into Hingham Building
Crews were called to the scene after a vehicle crashed into a building in Hingham Thursday afternoon. Veteran’s Voice Host Gregg Brasso tells WATD News the crash took place at the intersection with Route 228. Brasso says the building likely sustained...
Abington Receives Letter From IG’s Office
The Town of Abington recently received a letter from the State Inspector General’s Office. Carrie Kimball, Communications Officer with the Office of the Inspector General, tells WATD News that it appears proper procedure wasn’t followed. During that...
2023 WATD High School Football Schedule to be announced this Sunday
With just 20 days remaining before the start of the high school football season, WATD is pleased to announce that we will be revealing our 2023 broadcast schedule this Sunday, August 20. The schedule will be unveiled live on the Sports Exchange, airing at 5 p.m. on...
Mattapan Man Charged With Attack On Employee At Dunkin’ In Plymouth
A Mattapan man is facing charges in connection with an assault on a Dunkin' employee. Plymouth Police say that officers were dispatched Thursday morning to Dunkin' across from the Police Station for a report of a disturbance. Upon arrival they saw several people...
Plymouth Welcomes First Cruise Ship to Dock in the Harbor
In Plymouth, history will be made this weekend as the American Cruise Lines ship, American Eagle, the first cruise ship to enter the harbor, docks at Town Wharf on Saturday for an overnight stay. This, according to Lea Filson of See Plymouth. WATD’s Bobbi Clark has...
Sullivan Discusses Brockton Hospital, School Year, ACT-SO Awards
Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about the current status of Brockton Hospital, the upcoming school year, and a ceremony for the Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics winners.
First Responder Jamboree In Brockton On Saturday
Brockton Police Spokesman Darren Duarte, Police Officer Nichole Anderson, Sgt. Mike Livingston, and Miss Charlet speak with WATD's Christine James about the First Responder Community Jamboree in Brockton.
New K-9 Recruit Ringo Joins the Quincy Police Department
The City of Quincy’s Police Department recently got a new K-9 recruit named Ringo. Police Chief Mark Kennedy tells WATD News Ringo won’t only be pursuing criminals. Kennedy says that Ringo was purchased without any cost to the taxpayer. Kennedy...
155th Marshfield Fair Kicks Off Lenny Laforest Shares Details With WATD
Lenny LaForest, President of the Marshfield Agricultural and Horticultural Society, speaks with WATD's Christine James about the upcoming Marshfield Fair.
Kingston Selectmen Discuss Town Meeting, Host Community Agreements
Kimberly Emberg, Chair of the Kingston Board of Selectmen, gives WATD's Dan McCready a recap of Tuesday night's meeting.
Kearney Discusses Budget, Soldiers Home
State Rep. Patrick Kearney speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about the recently signed Massachusetts budget and the groundbreaking for the new Veterans Home in Holyoke.
Families of the Missing and Murdered Demand Action from the New Hampshire Attorney General
Maura Murray is the Hanson woman who vanished over 19 years ago in New Hampshire--her family is joining a coalition of other families, to demand answers from the New Hampshire Attorney General and other state officials, on the direction of the investigation. Julie...
Plymouth Town Meeting to Vote on Pilgrim Hall’s $3 million Request for CPC Funds
In Plymouth, although Pilgrim Hall Museum is one of the oldest continuous public museums in the country, when folks visit the stylish displays, set in elegant surroundings, they might be surprised to learn that the Director, Donna Curtin has applied to the Community...
Local Business, Political Leaders Discuss Impact Of SAG-AFTRA Strike
In this report WATD's Dan McCready takes a look at the impact the SAG-AFTRA Strike could have on the local film industry and the South Shore overall.
The Morning Show: Mon., Aug. 14, 2023
Good morning! It's time to start the week and start the day. We chat with Diane Jordan for More Comfort Mondays today at 7:45. Diane, the owner of Natural Body Works in Kingston, is on a mission to help bring more comfort to our body, mind and soul....
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