Braintree settled for $14.9 million with Frederick Weichel, wrongfully convicted of murder in 1980 and exonerated in 2017, after dubious evidence and interference by mobster James "Whitey" Bulger surfaced.

The Pittsfield Police Department is seeking assistance in locating missing 31-year-old Hollisha Johnson and has circulated her description and photo on their Facebook page.

A laptop fire at Brockton High School caused an evacuation but no injuries. The fire was quickly put out, minor damage was incurred, and safety checks on other equipment are planned.

Massachusetts leaders issue guidance for K-12 schools to combat hate and bias, backing it with grants for hate crime prevention and genocide education.

Boston's weather forecast indicates scattered showers and cloudy skies, with steady mid-60s temperatures. Rainfall varies across the region, with the chance of more widespread precipitation midweek.

An MIT and Penn State study revealed that AI surveillance systems may show inconsistent outcomes and racial bias, raising concerns and calling for a re-evaluation of AI deployment in high-stakes areas.

Boston Police seek help to identify two suspects in a Roxbury break-in. Descriptions and incident details are provided, with a call for community assistance.

A Massachusetts businessman pleaded guilty to using COVID-19 relief funds for personal expenses, including buying a diamond ring and home renovations.

The Massachusetts town's Treasurer was fired after a swift probe into stolen funds; suspicions led to their termination, detailed on the town's Facebook page.

Boston Police towed 13 mopeds in Jamaica Plain during a vehicle regulation enforcement in response to community concerns about unregistered recreational vehicles.

Mayor Michelle Wu joined the Suffolk County Sheriff's Department and Boston Police for Open Streets East Boston, engaging with locals and distributing educational materials and goodies.

Springfield man Isaias Diaz was sentenced to five years in prison for his role in a fentanyl and cocaine distribution operation. He will also face four years of supervised release.

Boston's weather is shifting from dry conditions to a forecast of showers and potential fog, with varied rainfall expected across the area. Temperatures will cool down entering the weekend.