A Boston man was sentenced for fraudulently obtaining COVID-19 relief funds, receiving one day time served plus two years supervised release, and must pay over $20,000 in restitution and forfeiture.

Worcester man, Joan Rosado Maldonado, receives a five-year sentence for illegal firearms possession as a felon, with three years supervised release to follow.

Boston braces for a wintry mix with snow and rain forecasted ahead of Christmas, following a sunny day with highs near 43 degrees. Precipitation chances increase Friday with possible snow accumulation.

New Hampshire man Miguel Angel Martinez Lugo pled guilty to cocaine possession and intent to distribute, with a potential sentence ranging from ten years to life in prison.

A water main break in Newton, Massachusetts led to flooded roads and traffic detours, especially around 400 Centre Street near the Massachusetts Pike on-ramp.

Boston Police officers from District A-7 spent an afternoon bringing holiday cheer and meals to residents at Barnes School Senior Apartments, enhancing the spirit of community and care.

A study found that AI chatbots like GPT-4 can detect user race and may show less empathy in responses to Black and Asian users, raising concerns about AI in mental health support.

The New Bedford Police Department arrested Jesse Soares for narcotics and firearm offenses, including cocaine trafficking, which may result in a 12-year mandatory sentence.

A fatal house fire in Plainville linked to smoking materials and medical oxygen took the life of resident Mark Beyersdorfer. Investigations by multiple fire and police departments are ongoing.

A Nahant woman and a Winthrop man were sentenced for wire fraud and tax evasion, after pleading guilty; they must pay restitution and serve supervised release.

Edward J. Watson is charged with the 1992 murder of Michelle Miller, uncovering a murder-for-hire plot led by her then-partner in a breakthrough by the Cold Case Homicide Unit.

Mayor Michelle Wu celebrates Boston's achievements in affordable housing, helping 235 households in 2024 become first-time homeowners through the Boston Home Center.

Lashii Ortiz, 29, was arrested in Massachusetts after leading police on a 100mph chase related to active felony warrants, including assault and narcotics charges.