Boston-area landlord Steven Stoico was arraigned for allegedly defrauding pandemic housing relief funds by filing falsified rental assistance applications.

A shooting in Fitchburg on Sunday night resulted in one death and left another injured; police investigation ongoing.

A diver died after an incident near Front Beach in Rockport, MA. Despite rescue efforts, the 50-year-old man was pronounced dead at a local hospital. An investigation is underway.

Boston Police arrested two men, Lexus Meade and Claudio Lopes, after responding to gunfire reports in Roxbury; two firearms were recovered, and no injuries reported.

A man died in a mobile home park fire in Peabody; the fire also affected nearby homes and caused a woman to suffer smoke inhalation. The cause is under investigation.

Massachusetts State Police reassigned Det. Lt. Brian Tully amid an internal investigation following a mistrial in the Karen Read case, in which the lead investigator was relieved of duty for misconduct.

One person was hospitalized following a barrel explosion at a job site on Pond Street in Franklin. The cause is under investigation by the Franklin Fire Department.

Springfield police seized a "ghost gun," drugs, and cash during a traffic stop, leading to three arrests, including two 19-year-olds charged with drug possession and distribution.

A Lowell man was arrested on charges of conspiracy to distribute fentanyl and methamphetamine, facing a minimum of 5 years and a maximum of 40 years in prison if convicted.

MIT researchers discovered quasars from more than 13 billion years ago, challenging existing models by showing some in sparsely populated regions, inconsistent with predictions about early galaxy formation.

The Oxford Police Department is seeking public assistance in locating two missing youths, Liam Call and Issac Jean-Baptiste, from YOU Inc in North Oxford.

Officer Jesse Bonardi is appointed as the Worcester Police Department's new LGBTQ+ Liaison, aiming to foster trust and better communication with the LGBTQ+ community.

Medford Police arrested two after a traffic stop revealed one had a “ghost gun.” A minor attempted to escape but was apprehended while drawing the weapon. Both face multiple charges.