Massachusetts releases the state's first comprehensive housing plan focused on increasing housing production, addressing varying needs, and reducing costs, with a target of 222,000 new units in a decade.

Kelvin Alvarez-Pimentel was arraigned in Essex County for drug trafficking and firearm violations, after a grand jury indictment stemming from his October 31, 2024 arrest. He pleaded not guilty.

Bellingham Police issued an arrest warrant for Joseph O'Neill for a large-scale larceny and seek public assistance.

Boston Police District A-7 hosted "coffee with a cop" at Eagle Hill Café to engage with the community and discuss policing efforts, with Mayor Wu's staff participating.

A Holyoke man was arrested after leading Connecticut State Police on a chase, striking nine vehicles on I-91 in North Haven before being apprehended by K9 Nash.

A New Bedford man was sentenced to three years for a fentanyl ring, with charges of conspiracy and intent to distribute, facing possible deportation post-incarceration.

MBTA Transit Police are seeking a suspect for an assault on a disabled person at North Quincy station on January 22, asking for public assistance with identification.

An explosion at a Taunton, MA residence near a garage caused no injuries but significant damage; the fire department and an investigator are probing the cause.

A fire destroyed a Maine Turnpike Authority garage off I-95 in Auburn, with no injuries but total property loss. The cause remains under investigation.

Copper, the Boston Police Department's Comfort Dog, visited Dorchester's Pope John Paul II School, providing joy and comfort to children during their day.

Springfield Police arrested 23-year-old Christopher Rivera, seizing a loaded firearm and heroin after he was found with a stolen car and resisted arrest.

Boston experiences variable winter weather, with snowfall slightly above last year's but below the 30-year average. The city anticipates more snow, cold, and windy conditions, with occasional sunny breaks.

Edward T. Bolin, 51, of Winooski, Vermont, died in an early morning crash on I-89 in South Burlington. Details of the accident are under investigation.