. >> christa: major announcement involving nbc and whdh-tv. it could affect you. nbc is saying it will not renew its network affiliation with our station. and as 7's dan hausle reports, the plan sets up a potential storm for tv viewers here in the boston area. >> tomorrow, 8:00, 7:00 central, "lawyer remark" new year. > dan: some of your favorite nbc programs may be disappearing from your tv screens now that the network has announced plans to end its affiliate relationship with whdh-tv at the end of this year. station owner ansin says he's fightsing to keep that from happening. >> dan: ansin says nbc's planned tv divorce could violate an agreement comcast made with the fcc when the cable giant bought nbc five years ago. comcast promised to make sure people could continue to get nbc programming free, over the air, without beings forked to buy cable. nbc tells whdh its programs will air on a signal broadcast from wneu tv in merrimack, new hampshire, but as this map based on fcc information shows, that signal doesn't reach half the city of boston and millions of view

we are live in middleboro, susan >> kim: a major announcement involving nbc and whdh tv. nbc is saying it will not renew its network affiliation with our station and dan hausle reports this sets up a potential storm for tv viewers in the boston area. >>... the last time... >> reporter: some of your favorite nbc programs may be disappearing from the tv screens now that the network announced plans to end its affiliate relationship with whdh tv at the end of the year. station owner says he's happening. plans. >> reporter: ansin says the planned tv vors could violate an agreement that comcast made when they bought nbc for years ago. comcast promised to make sure people could continue to get nbc programs, free, over the air cable and nbc tells us its programs will air on a signal product cast from wneu in merrimack, new hampshire but if this map based on the fcc shows it doesn't reach half of the city of boston and millions farther south. whdh's sig that will reaches all those viewers. >> they have a right to the station, adon't have a right to violate an agreement win comcast

randy: whdh owner ed ansin says he' ll fight nbc in court. the switch over would take place in january, 2017. headlines. massachusetts, if passed, could hike the price of eggs. a controversial animal welfare question will appear on the november ballot. it' s backed by a coalition of humane groups, and would mandate that all eggs sold in massachusetts come from cage-free hens. the eggs could cost anywhere from 12 cents more per dozen to 80 cents more. united airlines is slapped with a fine over its treatment of passengers with disabilities. the government fined the airline $2.7 million for violating rules aimed at protecting those passengers. united reported a significant increase in disability-related complaints in 2014. the company also being fined for five lengthy delays in which passengers were kept on the tarmac. a check of your trending stories on the eye. a new warning from the fda. randy: it could have you thinking twice about that take-out pizza. the food and drug administration "reasonable certainty" that chemicals found in pizza box

nbc tells whdh its programs bracketing from wneu in merrimack, new hampshire, but as this map shows, that signal doesn't reach half the city of boston and millions of viewers farther south. whdh's signal reaches all the viewers. >> they have the right to a station, changes affiliation, that is their privilege. they don't have a right to violate the agreement between come kat, nbc and the affiliates. >> an the government. >> and the government this. is clearly not in the public interest. they will have half of the coverage area as channel 7. they will reach less than half of the population. >> reporter: anson is not the only went worried about viewers losing out. the mayor is keeping a close eye on what is happening. >> one of my concerns it's unclear of what the future of nbc will be in the city of boston. if it's going to be put, part of a package where people have to pay for it. right now it's free. of ed markey releasing this statement as a long time supporter of universal service and free recovery the air local broadcasting, senator markey intends to closely scrutinize the impact

. >> major announcement involving nbc and whdh tv. nbc saying it will not renew network affiliation with our station and dan hausle reports storm for tv viewers in the boston area. >> it will be the last time. some of your favorite nbc programs may be disappearing from your tv screens is now that network announce plan to end relationship with whdh tv at the end of this year. station owner said he's fighting to keep that from happening. >>> we intend to contest nbc's plans. nbc's plan tv divorce could violate an agreement comcast made with the fcc when the cable giant bought nbc five years ago. comcast promised to make sure people could continue to get nbc programming free over the air without being forced to buy cable. nbc told whdh they will air on signal broadcast from wneu. if this map that doesn't reach millions of viewers further south. whdh reaches all viewers. >>> they have right to change affiliation. that's their privilege. they don't have the right to violate the agreement between come cost nbc and the affiliate. >>> and the

whdh owner ed ansin says he' ll fighting nbc in court. the switch over would take place in january of 2017. you may want to slim down in the new year, but no one wants to ditch snacks completely. emily: there are some options that can help you keep those resolutions. try a hard-boiled egg with some sriracha sauce. low calorie, low fat, and the spicy drizzle can help burn off another option -- watermelon with a little balsamic vinegar. that high water content in the melon keeps you full, while the vinegar helps with digestion. and finally, try cottage cheese with a little cinnamon. the calcium works to metabolize fat, while the kick of spice can fat. i think those sound good. not like cardboard. randy: they are not bad ideas. a tv host with an unfortunate doppleganger. emily: the likeness that could lead to trouble, in eyepoppers. erika? erika: then new at 5:30 -- a $20 device likely saved a baby' s life. the smartphone accessory used at just the right time. and the fiance of an injured secret service agent talks about his struggle. why sh

whdh has been an nbc affiliate for 20 years. sun beam television the owner of whdh says it will fight the move in court. >>> we had a beautiful day here. >> yes. >> but don't expect to see the sun any time soon. >> i know eric. gray days ahead. >> a lot of give and take this january. after a couple beautiful winter days like today and great sunset. mayorium sen to the picture it's tough to tell which is the sky and the water. beautiful reflection and now saying bye to the sun. a quick tour across the country. a lot going on. big storm in the pacific. this is the next one that will crash into the west coast heading towards the weekend. and we move to our coastline a huge storm that's off north carolina. this could become a subtropical storm. season alex but it stays out to sea and will make for rough waters especially around bermuda and we are on the fringe of that mainly clear skies in a -- and a few sewerous clouds so tonight quiet partly cloudy 18 to 25 in the suburbs and about 31 in counsel town -- downtown boston. but what w

whdh has been in and -- nbc affiliate for 20 years. whdh is taking it to court. >>> gronk speak plans -- dear fellow citizen, i know what it' s like to buy a house. i know how it feels to be stressed about money. because i' m not just a fellow dad, fellow mom, fellow saver, m a fellow citizen. her best. just like you. elizabeth trackler samantha parke robert kennedy jared duemling >>> one of these nights we will be able to say this was a great night for the celtics. >> i think we thought they'd be better than they are. >> it's a funk they are in right now. let's start with those celtics in chicago tonight. brad stevens flew to indiana to be with one of his former butler players who is battling cancer. assistant jay guernica filled in. of the gate. the celtics were up by 6 after one and they jumped out to a 10 point lead in the second quarter but the bulls went on a 10-0 run of their own. jimmy butler found the hoop and the power -- the foul, 19 points, 10 assists and they lead by one of the half. things went downhill from there. derric

nbc tells whdh that the programs will air on a signal broadcast from wneu tv in merrimack, new hampshire. as this map shows that, signal doesn't reach half the city of boston. and millions of viewers farther south. whdh's signal reaches all those viewers. >> they have a right to buy a station, change the that is their privilege. they don't have a right to violate the agreement between comcast, nbc, and the i fail yachts. >> and the government? >> and the government. this is clearly, not in the public interest. they will have half of the coverage area... they will reach less than half of the population. >> reporter: boston mayor marty walsh says he is keeping a close eye on what's happening. >> one of my concerns is that it is unclear what the future of nbc will be in the city of boston. if it's going to be part of a pay for it. right now it is free. >> reporter: ed markey, a national leader on telecommunications says nbc must stay free for everyone. where there is a kid in brockton, a poor kid that wants to watch the patriots on sunday night and they don't have access to nbc. for free. o

whdh ownership says it has a legal team ready to challenge the plan. u.s. senator ed markey has heard of the problem and he confirms he's taking a close look at potential impact of the situation in massachusetts. >> we're bringing in the weather alert because we're starting to see the chances of precipitation increase as we head towards the weekend and as early as tonight we could see some areas of drizzle as well as temperatures are dropping right now. that may mean for a few slick spots overnight and allow for patchy black ice when you wake up tomorrow. a lot more clouds coming in to play tomorrow as we see some patchy drizzle and again tomorrow night into saturday, we especially early, but, boy, the weather changes over the weekend. we're talking about a big warm-up. it just comes with some soaking wind-swept rain. high temperatures today, they improved after seeing the single digits and teens in the morning. boston was at 26 to start the day. we climbed into the lower 40s, well above the average in the mid-30s. we'll take it. record-low for the day, min

and nbc announcing it will pull the affiliation with whdh channel 7. they will launch a new station and nbc boston on january 1st, 2017. the new nbc station will air over the air on channel 60 which is currently telemundo. this means nbc programming will no longer air on channel 7. sun beam television which owns whdh >>> 2016 is the worst year of for the market so far. but 2 high school students in west rox beery are hoping to turn -- roxbury are hoping to turn the trend around. they were given 100,000 dollars of fake money to invest in the stock market. by the end of the project both returns. they say staying the course is key right now. >>i was just hold what you have and wait until the market finds stability. >> kim focused on solar energy and manufacturing. he made about 141,000 dollars in equity and won the contept test of the chen came in therd is it a -- contest. and:came in third state ride. >>> a roller coaster ride on the asian markets. a closer look at what that means for wall street today wondering if the dow can rebound from yesterday's bi

these things and it's not just people who, you know, handle them responsibly. >> thanks to affiliate whdhy. >>> residents in missouri are beginning to assess the damage as record high floodwaters finally recede in the st. louis area. but people who live down stream along the mississippi are bracing for more, bracing for the worst. cnn meteorologist tom sater is here. tom, you're a low boy you know the area well. which communities south of st. louis now, as those floodwaters move down the river, are going to see more flooding and whenning exactly? >> well, it's going to be now from cape girardeau southward, jim. cape girardeau and the boot heel of missouri had seen its crest. but the wall's 50 feet high. the pressure of the water, for a few more days, this could cause some issues. there's thousands quite worried. all of the tributaries continue to feed into the mississippi. even though the number of river gauges has dropped in half, it was over 438, now down to 238, really it's going to be from cape girardeau southward. and the big story's going to be what happens when the arkansas river s

coming to the boston television market this afternoon nbc announced it will end its affiliation with whdh channel 7 an internal memo sent to nbc employees announced plans for the network to launch its own station in boston next january. whdh ownership says it has a legal team ready to challenge the networks plans.channel 7 honor has already taken his concerns to us senator ed markey markey's office confirms he is taking a close look at the potential impact on viewers >> officials in auburn maine just made it okay for students to consume medical marijuana in school. tonight we ask a question could happen here in massachusetts. >> el niqo is affecting weather all over the country we send our meteorologist out west to find out the impact it's having here to bring you a live report coming up. >> i'm tracking the chance of showers that we had to the weekend officially when aware will see the heaviest rain arrived. >> senator marco rubio on a campaign swing to new hampshire he's focusing his attacks on hillary clinton. >> following breaking news from north andover police four after explosion in

nbc announcing it will pull affiliation with whdh channel 7. the network will launch a new station nbc baston on january 1st, 2017. the new nbc station will air over the air on channel 60 which is currently telemundo. so that means nbc programming will no longer air on channel affiliate for 20 years sun beam television which owns whdh is taking this to court. >>> the playoffs start this weekend but never too early to start talking super bowl. coldplay won't be alone when they take the stage. >> they will be beyond by a special guest. to the halftime stage and you can see the halftime show and hopfully the pats and super bowl 50 here on wbz on february 7th. that will be here before you know it. >> it will and that moons we are getting towards the end of winter which is great. >> i like that optimism. >>> you remember the explosion on a rhode island beach? we have. >> he due tales causing concerns. >> and in the "healthwatch" the dessert that could calm the nagging cough. >> and trying to lose weight? how tacos could actually do the >>> good morn

boston nbc announcing it will pull its affiliation with whdh channel 7. the network will on january 1st of 2017. the new nbc station will air over the air on channel 60 which is currently tell miewnd yoi. this means nbc programming will -- telemundo. this meanings nbc -- means nbc programming will no longer air there. sun beam television says that this matter will be taken to court. >>> still to come, we know what we like but what should we eat. >> the government is out with their guidelines that offer up a few surprises. dr. mallika marshall breaks it down. >> and we are following breaking news. 4 people critically injured in an explosion at a chemical plant in north andover. we have a team of reporters working the story right now. we will bring you new rin the middle of a time when senior povertyt is increasing. republicans and some democratsp came up with a brilliant idea for cutting cost-of-living adjustments for social security. we said, "it will be over our dead bodies if you cut social security." as president, i will do everything i can to extend t

yesterday, nbc announced it will end its affiliation with whdh channel 7. an internal memo for nbc employees for the network to launch its own station in january. wh dh ownership said they have a legal team to challenge the network's plan. channel 7 owner ed anson has senator ed markey. markey's office confirmed he has taken a look at the potential impact to viewers in massachusetts. >>> 4:17. head out to the roads. bright green in our traffic flow maps. as you head out the door nothing will slow you down; however, don't slam on that gas right away because we are keeping an eye out for some spots of black ice, and shiri will have more on exactly where that is. the expressway moving along, speed limit ride. pike wide open from framingham through newton and into bright through newton and into brighton. from 106 to 128. 28 minutes from 49 to the leverett connector. 9 minutes on the expressway president braintree split to the pike. fox25 weather meteorologist shiri spear joining us now. that black ice you were predicting closer to the cape. >> anywhere along th

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whdh owner ed going to fight nbc in court on this. ge is expected to make a decision within the next few weeks on permanently moving its worldwide headquarters out of connecticut. newscenter 5 has learned to cities and final contention -- are boston and new york. if boston were the toys, ge the seaport district. a ballot question in the controversial animal welfare question will appear on the november ballot. it would mandate that all eggs sold in massachusetts come from cage free hens. the eggs could cost anywhere from $.12 more per dozen to $.80 more per dozen. no one wants to ditch the snacks completely. emily: but there are some options that could help you keep the resolutions. how about a hard-boiled egg with some sirota -- sr iracha? or watermelon with a little balsamic vinegar? the watermelon keeps you full, the white vinegar -- while the vinegar helps with digestion. and cottage cheese with a little cinnamon. randy: a tv host with an emily: the likeliness that could lead to trouble. erika: and a $20 device likely saved a baby'