Murder-Suicide Shooter Former Cop, Property Taxes on the Rise, Bomb Threats at Schools: Waltham's Mid-week Review

WALTHAM, MA -- A look back at the week thus far on Waltham Patch.

Former Waltham Cop Shoots Wife, Turns Gun on HimselfOfficials identified the victims and said the “male was the shooter” in the murder-suicide over the weekend in Waltham.

MA Property Taxes: Tax Bills to Rise 4 PercentHow much will property taxes spike in Waltham?

Massachusetts Winter Storm On Its Way?Snow - lots of it - could be in store for the whole Northeast if a weekend storm realizes its full potential.

Two Waltham Schools Evacuated TuesdayWaltham students were diverted twice on Tuesday, the result of a bomb threat and smoke from an elevator room.

More Threats Reported Across Several MA Schools: UPDATEDThreats have once again been reported across several schools in the state for the second time in a week.

Buying Sex: ‘As Easy As Shopping for Shoes’

William James College, RIA House, is sharing its findings on a study of the online commercial sex market in Massachusetts.

Find Rentals in Waltham

Looking in the Waltham area? Start with this list from Zillow.

Your Pets Can Get Frostbite, and Hypothermia, Too

A local veterinarian gives six important tips to avoid letting your pets get too cold this winter.

Bomb Threat Reported at Waltham Elementary: ‘They Said They Were Going to Detonate a Bomb’

A bomb threat called in to a Waltham elementary school was one of several in Massachusetts Tuesday morning.

These Houses Sold (and for This Much) in Waltham

Check out what sold in Waltham real estate recently.

Wind Advisory for All of Massachusetts Until Tuesday Night

The National Weather Service has issued the advisory in advance of 20-30 mph winds and gusts up to 50 mph throughout the day Tuesday.

Homeowners: Tips to Prevent Frozen Pipes in Below-Freezing Weather

Learn how to prevent water pipes from freezing and cracking -- and what to do if they’re already frozen.

MA Gas Prices Are the Lowest in More Than a Decade

The last time prices were this low was in the middle of August in 2004. See where the cheapest gas is in Waltham.

Tough Mudder Accountant, Arrest for Obscene Matter, Evolving Closet Closes: The Week in Waltham

Plus, real estate, weather, jobs, police logs and more. Take a look back at the week on Waltham Patch.