Minnie Stephenson

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Correspondent and Broadcaster at Channel 4 News

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Massachusetts State Rep. Christopher Flanagan Arrested on Fraud Charges

1 week ago | wbznewsradio.iheart.com | Minnie Stephenson

A campaign mailer for Flanagan that the Massachusetts Office of Campaign and Political Finance investigated. Photo: U.S. Attorney for MassachusettsBOSTON(WBZ NewsRadio)—Massachusetts State Rep. Christopher Flanagan was arrested by federal authorities on Friday for allegedly defrauding a local trade association of tens of thousands of dollars. Flanagan, of Dennis, was indicted on five counts of wire fraud and one count of falsification of records.
Six Massachusetts Schools Under Federal Investigations For Antisemitism

1 month ago | wbznewsradio.iheart.com | Minnie Stephenson

Photo: WBZ NewsRadioBOSTON(WBZ NewsRadio) —The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights sent letters to 60 schools on Monday that are being investigated for claims of antisemitism, including six schools in Massachusetts. The letters warned of possible consequences if the schools do not move to protect Jewish students.
Massachusetts Reading, Math Scores Are Still Below Pre-Pandemic Levels

2 months ago | wbznewsradio.iheart.com | Minnie Stephenson

Photo: WBZ NewsRadioBOSTON(WBZ NewsRadio)—Throughout Massachusetts, basic reading and math proficiency has still not recovered from pre-pandemic levels, according to data released Wednesday by the National Assessment of Educational Progress. In 2024, 68% of the state’s fourth graders and 75% of eighth graders were at or above basic proficiency in reading, both the lowest rates since the early 1990s.
Dog "Odd Couple" At ARL Boston Is Looking For A Forever Home

Dec 9, 2024 | wbznewsradio.iheart.com | Minnie Stephenson

Photo: ARL of BostonBOSTON(WBZ NewsRadio)—The Animal Rescue League of Boston is highlighting an unusual pair of pooches that can be adopted for the holidays. Karma, a five year-old female American bulldog, and Gigi, a one-year-old female Chihuahua, are a bonded pair and must be adopted together. The dogs were brought to the shelter due to a housing situation. They didn’t come to the shelter as a bonded pair, but in the shelter they became inseparable, according to ARL.
Newton Native John Krasinski Is People's 2024 Sexiest Man Alive | WBZ NewsRadio 1030

Nov 12, 2024 | wbznewsradio.iheart.com | Minnie Stephenson

BOSTON(WBZ NewsRadio) —People Magazine has named John Krasinski as the 2024 Sexiest Man Alive, continuing a three-year streak of New Englanders gracing the special edition cover. The 45-year-old actor and filmmaker hails from Newton, Massachusetts. Krasinski is best known for his role as Jim Halpert on “The Office,” which ran from 2005-2013. He also played the titular character in “Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan,” where he portrayed a former Marine turned CIA agent.
Governor Maura Healey Gives Update On Efforts To Contain Wildfires | WBZ NewsRadio 1030

Nov 11, 2024 | wbznewsradio.iheart.com | Minnie Stephenson

Photo: Emma FriedmanMIDDLETON, Mass. (WBZ NewsRadio) — Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey provided an update Tuesday on wildfires around the state, urging people to avoid outdoor fires and conserve water. Healey spoke from the Danvers Water Treatment Plant in Middleton, down the road from the Middleton Fire Department. The town is currently fighting the state’s largest fire at Middleton Pond, which has gone on for 17 days and is currently spanning nearly 250 acres.
Brushfire Reported Along Route 1 In Saugus As Drought Continues

Nov 6, 2024 | wbznewsradio.iheart.com | Minnie Stephenson

A brushfire in the Salem/Lynn area in October. Photo: James RojasSAUGUS, Mass.(WBZ NewsRadio) —A large brush fire was reported along Route 1 in Saugus Wednesday night, burning near homes and businesses. The fire was still burning as of Thursday morning. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, much of the state is in severe drought conditions, including the North Shore and extending to central Massachusetts.
MBTA Announces More Frequent Service For Some Bus Routes

Oct 6, 2024 | wbznewsradio.iheart.com | Minnie Stephenson

BOSTON(WBZ NewsRadio) —Several MBTA bus routes will be getting a makeover at the end of the year as part of the Bus Network Redesign project. Phase 1 of the project launches on December 15. Routes 86, 104, 109 and 110 will start running every 15 minutes or sooner. Currently, the routes run anywhere from every 20 minutes to every 45 minutes. The first phase of the redesign was approved in November 2022, after the MBTA received 20,000 comments from the public, according to MBTA CEO Philip Eng.
Boston Zoogoers Recycle Cellphones to Help Protect Gorillas

Oct 6, 2024 | wbznewsradio.iheart.com | Minnie Stephenson

A gorilla at the Franklin Park Zoo. Photo: Courtesy of New England ZooSTONEHAM, Mass.(WBZ NewsRadio)— New England Zoo is tallying up the proceeds from the annual Gorillas On the Line campaign, which encourages zoo-goers to recycle their cellphones and other devices to maintain wild gorilla habitats. New England Zoo collected over 300 pounds of small electronic devices through donations received at Franklin Park Zoo and Stone Zoo, as well as 30 other recycling partners.
UMass Outing Club Helps Rescue Dog From Mountain

Oct 6, 2024 | wbznewsradio.iheart.com | Minnie Stephenson

Photo: UMass Amherst/FacebookLINCOLN, Vt. (WBZ NewsRadio)—A group of students from the University of Massachusetts Amherst helped carry a dog down a mountain in Vermont last month after the dog had a medical emergency at the peak. Chris Wilson brought his 7-year-old boerboel named Cypress to hike Mt. Abraham in Vermont, along with a small group of friends.