Kenya's Cherono wins men's Boston Marathon in sprint to tape
BOSTON — Two-time Boston Marathon champion Lelisa Desisa turned onto Boylston Street with a sliver of a lead, leaning in front of two other runners with the finish line in sight.Unfortunately for him, one of them was the fastest man in the field.Lawrence Cherono needed every bit of his speed to outkick Desisa in a sprint to the tape on Monday, passing him just steps away from the finish line to win the 123rd Boston Marathon in 2 hours, 7 minutes 57 seconds.Desisa, who won in 2015 and 2013, the year the race was overshadowed by a bombing at the finish line, eased up after realizing he was beaten and finished 2 seconds back.
BOSTON — Two-time Boston Marathon champion Lelisa Desisa turned onto Boylston Street with a sliver of a lead, leaning in front of two other runners with the finish line in sight.Unfortunately for him, one of them was the fastest man in the field.Lawrence Cherono needed every bit of his speed to outkick Desisa in a sprint to the tape on Monday, passing him just steps away from the finish line to win the 123rd Boston Marathon in 2 hours, 7 minutes 57 seconds.Desisa, who won in 2015 and 2013, the year the race was overshadowed by a bombing at the finish line, eased up after realizing he was beaten and finished 2 seconds back.
2 decades after surviving the shooting at Columbine, sisters find solace in running
BOSTON -- Sisters Sarah Bush and Laura Hall remember exactly where they were on April 20, 1999.
BOSTON -- Sisters Sarah Bush and Laura Hall remember exactly where they were on April 20, 1999.
Japan's Yuki Kawauchi surges to win men's Boston Marathon
BOSTON — Japan's Yuki Kawauchi surged with a mile to go to overtake Geoffrey Kirui to win the Boston Marathon on Monday.Kawauchi crossed the finish line in a time of 2:15:58.
BOSTON — Japan's Yuki Kawauchi surged with a mile to go to overtake Geoffrey Kirui to win the Boston Marathon on Monday.Kawauchi crossed the finish line in a time of 2:15:58.
Desi Linden wins Boston Marathon, 1st US woman since 1985
BOSTON -- Desiree Linden splashed her way through icy rain and a near-gale headwind to a Boston Marathon victory on Monday, the first American woman to win the race since 1985.The two-time Olympian and 2011 Boston runner-up pulled away at the end of Heartbreak Hill to finish in 2 hours, 39 minutes, 54 seconds.
BOSTON -- Desiree Linden splashed her way through icy rain and a near-gale headwind to a Boston Marathon victory on Monday, the first American woman to win the race since 1985.The two-time Olympian and 2011 Boston runner-up pulled away at the end of Heartbreak Hill to finish in 2 hours, 39 minutes, 54 seconds.
Boston marks 5 years since marathon attack with tributes: 'We have reclaimed hope'
BOSTON -- The bells of Old South Church in Boston rang at 2:49 p.m. to commemorate a citywide moment of silence in honor of Boston Marathon bombing survivors and victimsIt was an emotional moment in a day filled with service projects and ceremonies to remember those impacted by the deadly bombings five years ago.Boston began the anniversary of the attacks Sunday with Mayor Marty Walsh and Gov.
BOSTON -- The bells of Old South Church in Boston rang at 2:49 p.m. to commemorate a citywide moment of silence in honor of Boston Marathon bombing survivors and victimsIt was an emotional moment in a day filled with service projects and ceremonies to remember those impacted by the deadly bombings five years ago.Boston began the anniversary of the attacks Sunday with Mayor Marty Walsh and Gov.
Speaker calls conservative rally in Boston 'unplanned'
BOSTON — The Latest on a conservative rally and counter-demonstration in Boston and around the country (all times local):1:45 p.m.One of the planned speakers of a conservative activist rally that appeared to end shortly after it began says the event "fell apart."Dozens of rallygoers gathered Saturday on Boston Common, but then left less than an hour after the event was getting underway.
BOSTON — The Latest on a conservative rally and counter-demonstration in Boston and around the country (all times local):1:45 p.m.One of the planned speakers of a conservative activist rally that appeared to end shortly after it began says the event "fell apart."Dozens of rallygoers gathered Saturday on Boston Common, but then left less than an hour after the event was getting underway.
Retired Marine who lost leg in Afghanistan runs Boston Marathon carrying the American flag
BOSTON -- Marathons produce inspiring stories and the Boston Marathon was no different.Marine Staff Sgt.
BOSTON -- Marathons produce inspiring stories and the Boston Marathon was no different.Marine Staff Sgt.
30,000 Boston marathon athletes begin 26.2 mile trek in waves
BOSTON -- The 121st running of the Boston Marathon is getting underway in waves for the 30,000 athletes.Mobility impaired athletes — the blind and those with prostheses or other challenges — started at 8:50 a.m. Monday.They were followed by the men's push rim wheelchair athletes at 9:17 a.m., and the women two minutes later.The elite women started at 8:32 a.m. CDT, and the elite men and the rest of wave one get underway at 9:00 a.m. CDT.There are three more waves that set up a staggered start: wave two at 9:25 a.m. CDT, wave three at 9:50 a.m. CDT and wave four at 10:15 a.m. CDT.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on the race.
BOSTON -- The 121st running of the Boston Marathon is getting underway in waves for the 30,000 athletes.Mobility impaired athletes — the blind and those with prostheses or other challenges — started at 8:50 a.m. Monday.They were followed by the men's push rim wheelchair athletes at 9:17 a.m., and the women two minutes later.The elite women started at 8:32 a.m. CDT, and the elite men and the rest of wave one get underway at 9:00 a.m. CDT.There are three more waves that set up a staggered start: wave two at 9:25 a.m. CDT, wave three at 9:50 a.m. CDT and wave four at 10:15 a.m. CDT.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on the race.
Boston marks 4th anniversary of deadly marathon bombing
BOSTON — Bostonians marked the fourth anniversary of the deadly Boston Marathon attacks on Saturday with quiet remembrances for the victims.Bill Richard placed a large wreath on the Boylston Street sidewalk where his 8-year-old son, Martin, died.
BOSTON — Bostonians marked the fourth anniversary of the deadly Boston Marathon attacks on Saturday with quiet remembrances for the victims.Bill Richard placed a large wreath on the Boylston Street sidewalk where his 8-year-old son, Martin, died.
Boston to mark 4th anniversary of deadly marathon bombing
BOSTON — Bostonians are marking the fourth anniversary of the deadly Boston Marathon attacks.Quiet remembrances have been planned Saturday to remember the victims.
BOSTON — Bostonians are marking the fourth anniversary of the deadly Boston Marathon attacks.Quiet remembrances have been planned Saturday to remember the victims.
"My last hurrah:" After running together for 4 years, MU Pres. Dr. Lovell, Ian Kloehn to run Boston Marathon
MILWAUKEE -- Sometimes it is the journey that makes a single experience so rewarding.
MILWAUKEE -- Sometimes it is the journey that makes a single experience so rewarding.
Boston Marathon bombing survivor to marry firefighter who rescued her
BOSTON -- A survivor of the Boston Marathon bombing plans to marry the firefighter who rescued her moments after the bombs went off.The New York Post reports that Roseann Sdoia was watching the runners near the finish line when the bombs went off on April 15, 2013.
BOSTON -- A survivor of the Boston Marathon bombing plans to marry the firefighter who rescued her moments after the bombs went off.The New York Post reports that Roseann Sdoia was watching the runners near the finish line when the bombs went off on April 15, 2013.
Dozens of birds fall from sky; officials want to know why
BOSTON — Health officials are trying to figure out what caused dozens of birds to fall out of the sky onto a Boston neighborhood.City officials say 47 grackles were found Thursday in the city's Dorchester neighborhood.Thirty-five of those birds are now dead.
BOSTON — Health officials are trying to figure out what caused dozens of birds to fall out of the sky onto a Boston neighborhood.City officials say 47 grackles were found Thursday in the city's Dorchester neighborhood.Thirty-five of those birds are now dead.
Update: Woman injured by broken bat at Fenway Park now in fair condition
BOSTON — A woman struck by a flying bat at Fenway Park has been upgraded to fair condition.Tonya Carpenter had been listed in serious condition at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston since she was hit in the head during a game between the Red Sox and Oakland Athletics on Friday night.A family statement released by the hospital Monday also said she is responsive.
BOSTON — A woman struck by a flying bat at Fenway Park has been upgraded to fair condition.Tonya Carpenter had been listed in serious condition at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston since she was hit in the head during a game between the Red Sox and Oakland Athletics on Friday night.A family statement released by the hospital Monday also said she is responsive.
Woman seeking stranger she kissed at Boston Marathon hears back from his wife
BOSTON -- As Barbara Tatge was running through the town of Wellesley during the Boston Marathon, she remembered a dare from her daughter.Her daughter dared her to kiss a random, good-looking man as she ran through the town, where the women of Wellesley College offer kisses to runners.Tatge got up the nerve and smooched a man in a tan hat and plaid shirt along the route.After the race, Tatge says the man left an impression on her and her daughter set out to find him on social media.
BOSTON -- As Barbara Tatge was running through the town of Wellesley during the Boston Marathon, she remembered a dare from her daughter.Her daughter dared her to kiss a random, good-looking man as she ran through the town, where the women of Wellesley College offer kisses to runners.Tatge got up the nerve and smooched a man in a tan hat and plaid shirt along the route.After the race, Tatge says the man left an impression on her and her daughter set out to find him on social media.
Local Boston Marathon runner says this year, they'll take back Boston again after Tsarnaev guilty verdict
BOSTON (WITI) -- Wednesday, April 15th is the second anniversary of the Boston Marathon bombings.
BOSTON (WITI) -- Wednesday, April 15th is the second anniversary of the Boston Marathon bombings.
Iconic classic rock band Boston takes the stage on opening night of Wisconsin State Fair 2015
WEST ALLIS (WITI) -- Wisconsin State Fair officials are excited to announce the first show slated for the Main Stage presented by Potawatomi Hotel & Casino during this year’s State Fair.
WEST ALLIS (WITI) -- Wisconsin State Fair officials are excited to announce the first show slated for the Main Stage presented by Potawatomi Hotel & Casino during this year’s State Fair.
"Not a cool move:" Boston socked with snow this winter; driver peeved to find car parked in spot he shoveled out
BOSTON (WITI) — Boston has seen its snowiest February on record -- and one Boston resident says his rights were violated when another car parked in the spot he had spent hours shoveling for his own use.According to Boston.com, the man got peeved when another driver left a vehicle, which had New York plates, in the spot.His response?
BOSTON (WITI) — Boston has seen its snowiest February on record -- and one Boston resident says his rights were violated when another car parked in the spot he had spent hours shoveling for his own use.According to Boston.com, the man got peeved when another driver left a vehicle, which had New York plates, in the spot.His response?
Local runners say crowd inspiring, motivating at Boston Marathon
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- "Boston Strong" was a phrase heard a lot after last year's bombings at the marathon's finish line -- and one used as a source of inspiration as runners ran the 2014 marathon on Monday, April 21st.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- "Boston Strong" was a phrase heard a lot after last year's bombings at the marathon's finish line -- and one used as a source of inspiration as runners ran the 2014 marathon on Monday, April 21st.
All about the 118th Boston Marathon set for Monday, Apr. 21st
BOSTON (WITI) -- The Boston Marathon is the world's oldest annual marathon and ranks as one of the world's most prestigious road racing events.The race covers 26 miles, 385 yards or 42.195 kilometers.
BOSTON (WITI) -- The Boston Marathon is the world's oldest annual marathon and ranks as one of the world's most prestigious road racing events.The race covers 26 miles, 385 yards or 42.195 kilometers.