Police in Holyoke and Chicopee, together with the Western Mass FBI Gang Task Force, executed a search warrant at 170 Hampshire Street, seizing heroin/fentanyl and charging two individuals with drug offenses.

A local activist was spray-painted in the face by a restaurant owner during a Worcester City Council meeting, leading to assault charges and sparking a debate on violence against activists.

MBTA Transit Police seek public help in identifying a suspect who vandalized a camera at Downtown Crossing Station.

Rainfall in Boston brings positive environmental effects and slight disruption, with ongoing showers expected to continue into the weekend, potentially affecting Thanksgiving holiday plans.

A Mass. State Police detective, Brian Tully, lost six days of leave for inadequate oversight in the Karen Read case, following unprofessional texts by Trooper Proctor.

Jacob Lacourse was arrested in connection with the Attleborough shooting and faces multiple charges. Alexandra Elliott was also charged as an accessory. The victim, a 58-year-old man, sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

Mayor Michelle Wu announces a $110 million Housing Accelerator Fund in Boston to spur the production of new housing units and address the city's housing crisis.

Boston is preparing for rain after a dry period, with showers expected Thursday and possibly into the weekend, accompanied by strong winds. A special weather statement warns of fire risks due to dry conditions ahead of the rain.

Boston Police are seeking public help to identify a suspect in a break-in at 9 Bowdoin Street, describing a white male with a dark hoodie and white sneakers. Anonymous tips are welcome.

Wellesley police apprehended Pedro Salgado for a burglary while a second suspect remains at large following a home intrusion and manhunt in Wellesley, Massachusetts.

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has signed a bill to expand breast cancer screening coverage, aiming to improve accessibility and affordability by prohibiting cost-sharing increases and mandating insurer coverage for exams.

A Boston man received a five-month prison term for COVID-relief fund fraud, totaling nearly $50,000. He also faces two years of supervised release and must pay restitution.

A Vermont man, Matthew Gomes, confessed to the 911 killing of his parents in Montpelier, arrested with charges pending.