Anika Hope

Nov 23, 2024 | nbcnewyork.com | Anika Hope

A man is grieving after a police animal control officer fatally shot his 11-month-old husky dog this week, mistaking the pet for a coyote in what authorities in Northbridge, Massachusetts, are calling a tragic error. Kirk Rumford described his husky, Odin, as more than just a pet. "My boys come first, but he was my next child, you know?" Rumford said, fighting back tears. "He was my meaning right now to do anything. We'd go to the dog park.

Nov 23, 2024 | nbcchicago.com | Anika Hope

A man is grieving after a police animal control officer fatally shot his 11-month-old husky dog this week, mistaking the pet for a coyote in what authorities in Northbridge, Massachusetts, are calling a tragic error. Kirk Rumford described his husky, Odin, as more than just a pet. "My boys come first, but he was my next child, you know?" Rumford said, fighting back tears. "He was my meaning right now to do anything. We'd go to the dog park.

Nov 21, 2024 | nbcboston.com | Anika Hope

Families across the U.S., including in Massachusetts, have been receiving potentially unsettling notices warning them about potential lead in their home's plumbing system. The Environmental Protection Agency clarified that these letters are not indicative of immediate changes in water quality, rather part of a nationwide effort to comply with new safety standards.

Nov 20, 2024 | nbcboston.com | Anika Hope

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu spoke to a joint committee on Beacon Hill Wednesday to advance her revised tax proposal. The mayor urged lawmakers to approve it in time for Gov. Maura Healey's signature. Wu called the revised plan, with more protections for small businesses, a compromise, balancing the needs of residents and the business community.

Nov 18, 2024 | nbcboston.com | Anika Hope

Several New England grocery stores, including Stop & Shop and Hannaford locations, are facing product shortages after their parent company's announcement of cybersecurity issues. Customers told NBC10 Boston they noticed a sparse inventory of fresh foods like meat and produce, with signs thanking them for their patience as stores worked to restock.