A man died in a house fire in Plainville, MA, on Friday afternoon. The fire was accidental, and mutual aid was called in from neighboring departments.

Boston Police officers from District D-14 supported the Boston Lodge of Elks Hoop Shoot Free Throw Competition, engaging with the community and celebrating local youth talent.

Boston faces a cold weekend with temperatures around the freezing mark, according to the National Weather Service. The city will see a brief warmup next week with rainy conditions.

Boston's Mayor Wu, in collaboration with MOAC, announces a call for artist proposals for temporary monuments to foster discussion on historical narratives, with grants up to $100,000, funded by the Mellon Foundation.

A severe storm in Massachusetts caused a partial roof collapse of a mixed-use building in Uxbridge, leading to the evacuation of residents and one injury.

Two men were arrested on gun charges after a joint police raid in Worcester, MA. The search uncovered three firearms, ammo, and a spent casing. Neither had the required licenses.

The merger between Albertsons and Kroger was blocked by federal and state courts, with lawsuits alleging that Kroger didn't sufficiently pursue regulatory approval.

A suspect, Alicia Castagnino, has been arrested for a suspicious shooting death on Silver Street in Manchester and is awaiting arraignment. Details remain limited as the investigation continues.

A Brockton man was sentenced to over six years in prison for trafficking firearms and drugs, including fentanyl and cocaine, after pleading guilty to multiple charges.

The Topsfield Police, with aid from neighboring forces and a police dog, arrested a suspect named Philip Johnson for a home intrusion on Dover Hill Road.

Mauricio Baiense of Quincy was sentenced to 18 months in prison for tax fraud and falsifying statements following a workplace fatality, with a subsequent year of supervised release.

A man was arrested for allegedly stabbing another with a sword in New Hampshire, leading to a hand injury. He faces charges and is held pending arraignment.

Worcester Police seek help finding missing 25-year-old Marco Marrero, last seen on Salford Street. He was wearing a red jacket, gray sweatpants, and a black hat. Public assistance is requested.