Lauren Melendez has spent the majority of her career at NBC affiliate stations serving the Midwest, starting as a weekend anchor and investigative reporter in Peoria, Illinois, followed by anchoring at WOWT NBC Omaha.
A Philadelphia native and Syracuse University graduate, she is an Associated Press Award-winning journalist who has moderated political panels, hosted primetime specials on race relations, emceed fundraisers and volunteers regularly in the community.
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New details: 13 arrested after ‘violent' clash with Boston police during pro-Palestinian rally
The protesters who were arrested during a pro-Palestinian rally that turned into an all-out brawl with police will be in court today.
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2 RI men arraigned in court after crowd attacks Boston police cruisers
The incident happened on Sunday at around 2 a.m. at the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue and Tremont Street, in Boston’s South End. Video of the chaotic scene shows a police cruiser engulfed in flames.
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Everett mayor under scrutiny again after new audit report is released
An independent audit into the city of Everett’s mayor, Carlo DeMaria, is revealing more details into the longevity payments made to him that have come under scrutiny.
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As some Boxford residents struggle without water, governor declares emergency
Some residents served by Andrews Farm Water Company in Boxford, Massachusetts, have no running water. Gov. Maura Healey issued a statement Tuesday.
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Nation's Report Card shows declining academic achievement in key subjects
The latest assessment of education in the United States is out, and the results paint a picture of students who continue to struggle in their academic achievement.
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Mass. leaders blast Trump administration's latest immigration efforts in Bay State
The Trump Administration says it’s expanding its ICE activity in the Bay State — and local leaders in Massachusetts are blasting the federal immigration efforts.
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Watertown deaths being investigated as apparent murder-suicide, DA says
The shooting deaths of three people in a Watertown, Massachusetts, home over the weekend are being investigated as an apparent murder-suicide, authorities announced Tuesday. The three people were found shot to death at the Boyd Street residence Sunday morning after Watertown police were called for a well-being check, the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office said. The district attorney’s office said...
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‘Terrible tragedy': Deaths of 3 in Watertown home leave neighbors stunned
An investigation is continuing after three people were found dead Sunday morning at a multi-family home in Watertown, Massachusetts.
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Boston mom helps U.S. troops fly home to their families with ‘Miles for Military'
Maureen Byrne is helping active duty military fly home without the soaring costs of travel through the charity she founded “Miles for Military”
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Is AI driving up back-to-school costs for families?
The back-to-school scramble is exciting, exhausting and expensive, and experts say one hidden cost is catching parents off guard — AI.
