The Trump Administration dropped its legal challenge against Massachusetts and 21 other states over federal transportation grant funding conditions tied to immigration enforcement.

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has initiated health care reforms to improve accessibility and affordability, including easing prior authorization requirements and setting up a Health Care Affordability Working Group.

Boston's Licensing Board approved alcohol licenses for Ama, Gracenote, and Merengue Express, part of a move to boost local economy and diversity in hospitality.

Heather Lewis led a police chase on NH highways, resulting in a standoff and her arrest, facing multiple charges including reckless conduct with a deadly weapon.

Massachusetts DOC launched a mental health helpline with VitalCore Health Strategies to provide after-hours support for inmates, aiming to fill support gaps during night hours.

A fire in Plymouth was extinguished within 20 minutes; all occupants evacuated safely, and an investigation into the explosion that caused it is underway.

The Boston Police Department welcomed 50 new officers from Academy Class #66-25, with a graduation ceremony attended by Mayor Wu and Commissioner Cox.

Boston Police District A-7 introduces off-ice training to their Hockey Skills Program, fostering young athletes' skills and teamwork, for ages 5-18, with resources from Boston Police Foundation and FMC Ice Sports.

Police in Dorchester arrested Andy Alcantara-Beltre, seizing firearms and narcotics, following a search warrant operation.

A man was seriously injured after falling during a fight at a Boston Bruins game. He was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, and police are investigating. The identity and charges of the arrested individual are not yet disclosed.

Boston weather shifts from rain to snow potential, with temperatures fluctuating and variable wind conditions expected throughout the week.

A 5-year-old child died after a fire at Manchester's Executive Manor Apartments on New Year's Day, with the incident resulting in two fatalities and displacing ten families.

Police are searching for a woman who was involved in a road rage incident that led to a knife attack outside a New Hampshire smoke shop after starting in Massachusetts.