MA police departments get 5M Byrne JAG Grant for public safety issues, tech upgrades, and supporting racial equity.

Massachusetts man finds 10M lottery prize during sushi dinner, opts for 6.5M lump sum, securing early retirement.

Southbridge residential fire injures one child building deemed uninhabitable, damages estimated at 500K. Investigation ongoing.

Boston City Council mandates annual report on illegal firearms trafficking to inform policy-making and tackle gun violence in the city.

Salem hospital exposes patients to potential HIV and hepatitis infections due to IV error, implements corrective measures. No reported infections so far.

IfNotNow protesters at Boston University Bridge urge Senator Elizabeth Warren to advocate for immediate ceasefire in Israel-Hamas conflict.

MA lawmakers disagreement delays a vital 2.8bn bill aimed to tackle the escalating emergency shelter crisis, affecting homeless and migrant families.

Accused of murder, Karen Read gains access to crucial phone records, potentially revealing a new partys involvement in Officer John OKeefes death.

Venezuelan national, Frank Diaz, sentenced to five years in U.S prison for distributing fentanyl, highlighting ongoing drug crisis.

Convicted felon pleads guilty to making and selling untraceable ghost guns, raising fresh debates about US gun control.

Manchester church burglary escalates to standoff with law enforcement, raising questions on public safety and mental health interactions.

Massachusetts Attorney General grants 780K to aid 13 legal services nonprofits, enhancing immigrant aid and work authorization.

32-year-old woman, Shelby Hewitt, poses as student in Boston schools, facing new indictment on various charges, including identity fraud.