The state’s high court denied a bid to reopen Dennis Bateman’s 2007 convictions in the 2005 Deerfield Sunoco killings, keeping his life sentences intact.

A Malden school employee was placed on administrative leave after police notified the district of an investigation into an alleged incident involving a student. No charges have been announced.

Cambridge firefighters evacuated a mixed‑use Mass Ave building after high carbon monoxide readings; crews ventilated the property, shut a heating appliance and reported no injuries.

Redfin's January 2026 figures show the typical Boston home went under contract in 36 days and nearly half of listings sold inside two weeks. The city remains faster than the U.S. median.

Framingham police say a Monday search-warrant raid turned up three firearms, four large-capacity magazines, ammunition and illegal narcotics, officials said.

After a bobcat was seen near Deerpath Road, Dedham animal control urged residents to seal crawl spaces, cap chimneys and avoid feeding wildlife.

Tewksbury activated a winter storm parking ban starting 4 p.m. Sunday; on-street parking is prohibited and vehicles may be towed until roads are cleared.

A temporary warming center will open at St. Mary's Church ahead of a winter storm. Volunteers are needed for shift coverage; call 508-922-9032.

Concord‑Carlisle’s boys and Boston Latin’s girls won Massachusetts state fencing crowns in Cambridge as the sport gains steam with USA Fencing’s planned move to Stow.

Newton police posted photos of coyotes in the Nonantum neighborhood and warned of increased sightings. Officials urged residents to secure trash and keep pets supervised.

Palmer resident Karen Chudy won $1 million on a $10 scratch-off and chose a $650,000 lump-sum payout. The Shell that sold the ticket will receive a $10,000 bonus.

Blue on Highland owners Scott Drago and Adam Patti are reimagining the century‑old Biltmore in Newton Upper Falls as The Biltmore Tavern, targeting a late‑spring opening. The renovation preserves 1920s character while adding tavern fare and a heated patio.

Takari Elliott pleaded guilty to a federal racketeering conspiracy tied to Dorchester's Cameron Street gang and a 2020 Brockton killing. Sentencing is set for May 27, 2026.