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15+ min ago (486+ words) December 10, 2025 / 8:19 AM EST / CBS Boston Gem Mutlu, a family friend who spent New Year's Eve with Brian and Ana Walshe at their Cohasset home hours before she died, is set to testify in the Massachusetts murder trial today. You can stream the trial live from Norfolk Superior Court in Dedham at 9 a.m. when court gets underway on CBS News Boston or in the video player above. Mutlu's expected appearance comes after extensive testimony Tuesday on DNA evidence that prosecutors argue prove Ana Walshe was murdered. Mutlu is Ana Walshe's former boss in the real estate industry. He met her through her husband Brian. Days after she was reported missing in 2023, he spoke with WBZ-TV's Juli McDonald about the last time the three of them were together. "We hugged and celebrated and we toasted just what you do over New Year's," Mutlu…...

1+ hour, 21+ min ago (50+ words) Health care premiums are set to skyrocket, and thousands of Massachusetts residents are dropping plans they obtained through a state exchange. WBZ-TV's Anna Meiler reports. More than 10,000 in Massachusetts drop health insurance plans for 2026 More than 10,000 in Massachusetts drop health insurance plans for 2026...

3+ hour, 7+ min ago (18+ words) Next Weather: WBZ morning update for December 10, 2025 Next Weather: WBZ morning update for December 10, 2025...

4+ hour, 4+ min ago (160+ words) December 10, 2025 / 4:30 AM EST / CBS Boston Yomiah is a joyful and curious boy, known for his sweet nature and deep love of music." Whether he's singing classics like "B-I-N-G-O" or tunes by Lady Gaga, music is a big part of his world. He especially enjoys holding musical toys up to his ears to listen closely." Active and independent, Yomiah enjoys exploring on his own but also delights in connecting with trusted adults, often reaching for their hands or settling into their laps for comfort and interaction." He receives supportive services to help him grow across all areas of development. Yomiah communicates through a combination of spoken words, sign language, and augmentative tools, and he's also learning to use tactile symbols and Braille." His warm spirit and determination shine through in all that he does. For more information you can contact MARE:…...

9+ hour, 2+ min ago (922+ words) LOWELL " Every year, organizations submit eligibility funding requests to the Community Preservation Committee for open space, historic preservation, recreation and affordable housing projects under the Community Preservation Act. Thirteen organizations submitted funding requests totaling almost $8 million from an available pot of $1.25 million for consideration by the CPC. While historically more than $1 million is allocated each year, this amount can fluctuate based on the city's property tax surcharge and the state match. After determining eligibility during its September and October meetings, the committee heard from an initial group of applicants. "We get more requests than we have funding available," Chair Yovani Baez-Rose, who is the assistant city manager and director of planning and development, said at the Dec. 4 meeting. "We'll give everybody a chance to make a case for their project " and what you're seeking to do with the funds." At…...

9+ hour, 12+ min ago (11+ words) Eric Fisher has an updated weather forecast. Next Weather: WBZ Update...

9+ hour, 16+ min ago (39+ words) Nearly 400 kids teamed up with police, firefighters and EMTs for the 17th annual Shop with a Cop event in Boston. WBZ-TV's Juli McDonald reports. Police officers take hundreds of kids on holiday shopping spree in Boston...

9+ hour, 23+ min ago (35+ words) Australia became the first country in the world to pass a social media ban for children under 16. WBZ-TV's Brandon Truitt reports. World's first ban on social media for children in effect in Australia...

9+ hour, 29+ min ago (58+ words) A Springfield factory worker faces charges after being accused of assaulting several coworkers. Roderick Macleod, 70, was walking his dogs when he was allegedly struck by a driver with dozens of prior ... A Springfield factory worker faces charges after being accused of assaulting several coworkers. A Springfield factory worker faces charges after being accused of assaulting several coworkers....

9+ hour, 34+ min ago (120+ words) SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - Low-income Springfield families could soon get help saving on their power bills. Springfield City Council approved almost $170,000 Tuesday night for the 2025 Helping Homes Energy Efficiency Renovation Improvement Program. The program will cover the cost of retrofits to help cut down on electric use, including things like new insulation, central air, heat pump replacements and caulking. Twelve properties have been chosen, and contractors have already bid out the work. Sangamon County continues to struggle with accidental overdose deaths IDOC's Helping Paws Program provides healing on both sides of the leash Illinois enacts new law creating safe zones and legal protections for immigrant families Suspect in Mt. Zion 18-year-old's death denied pretrial release...