Governor Maura Healey prepares to deliver her inaugural State of the Commonwealth address, focusing on issues like education, housing, and the economy in Massachusetts.

UMass Dartmouth student-athlete Flordan "Flo" Bazile was found dead after an urgent search. The cause of death has not been disclosed, with his university and community mourning the loss.

Boston's Office of Historic Preservation has revealed a vision emphasizing racial equity and climate resilience, aiming to enhance narratives of underrepresented communities and update historic preservation methods for the city's landmarks.

Chukwunonso Umegbo pleaded guilty to wire fraud and money laundering connected to romance scams, costing victims over $500,000. He faces sentencing on April 4.

Six individuals face charges in a $7.5 million PPP fraud scheme involving fake loan applications and kickbacks. They could face substantial prison time if convicted.

Two men, Aizavier Roache and Trevon Brunson, are under arrest for allegedly trafficking over two dozen illegal firearms from South Carolina to Boston, with one weapon being linked to a local shooting shortly after its purchase.

A federal judge blocked JetBlue's $3.8 billion merger with Spirit Airlines, ruling it would decrease competition and increase fares, a win for Spirit's price-conscious customers.

The Boston Police Department hosted an MLK Day Brunch & Bowl event in Dorchester to honor Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy and foster community relations.

Active-duty US Air Force officer Madison Marsh, who is also a Harvard graduate student, has won the Miss America 2024 title, a first for a military member.

A Massachusetts man was charged with possession of illegal weapons and domestic violence in May 2023, following a domestic disturbance incident and the discovery of a large cache of firearms paraphernalia.

Generoso Daniel was arrested after a standoff with police in Milford, Massachusetts, following the armed robbery of Aroma Brazil butcher shop. Two suspects remain at large.

A woman was shot in Boston's Seaport District, sustaining non-life-threatening injuries. The shooter was arrested at the scene, with the motive still unknown.

Gunfire struck a home in Roslindale, Boston, causing no arrests yet. The local community, surprised by the violence, awaits further details from the police investigation.