A Belchertown man was sentenced to 10 months in prison for defrauding Social Security of $114,000 by misrepresenting his living situation to receive disability payments. He also embezzled $46,000 from his trailer park association.

Jacqueline Mendes was sentenced to 10-12 years in prison for fatally stabbing Jennifer Landry in a 2019 road rage incident in Brockton, despite claiming self-defense.

Hingham's restaurant scene changes with Nomai's closure; a fusion eatery serving New American and Asian cuisine at Derby Street Shops has shut down. Its owner, Brian Moy, plans to reopen China Pearl in Chinatown.

A customer at a New Hampshire supermarket was hospitalized after being attacked with a watermelon. Police have yet to make an arrest or determine a motive for the assault.

Stephen Murphy, 52, was arrested after crashing his van into two Hopkinton homes while under the influence. No injuries were reported, but significant structural damage occurred. He faces several charges and will be arraigned in court.

MassDOT opened 20 miles of shared use paths in 2023 to improve safety and encourage healthier communities, with an additional 25 miles planned for 2024.

Springfield police arrested two men and seized two illegal firearms after responding to a shooting detected by ShotSpotter. The suspects were caught after a car chase and crash.

Delvin Sanchez was arrested for a shooting outside a Lynn Pizza Hut that injured three people. He faces several charges, including armed assault to murder.

A 71-year-old woman was hit by an MBTA bus in Chelsea, MA but sustained non-life-threatening injuries. The incident led to local concerns about traffic safety.

Raising Cane's is set to open at Downtown Crossing in Boston, offering its signature chicken tenders and fries. The chain, with a heartfelt backstory and community focus, continues to expand in Massachusetts.

Two people were hospitalized after a knife fight near The Halal Guys in Cambridge's Porter Square, with non-fatal injuries. The assailant is still at large.

A driver in Holyoke was arrested for speeding with a suspended license and was found to possess drugs, a defaced firearm, and had his car's registration revoked.

A man from Maine received a 12.5-year sentence for involvement in a fentanyl trafficking operation in New England, after pleading guilty to distribution conspiracy charges.