Derek Witzenman, 29, from Woburn, caused a fatal wrong-way collision on the Lowell Connector. He faces charges including DUI; the crash killed another driver.

Massachusetts invests $14.1 million in educational infrastructure, focusing on the renovation of child care and afterschool facilities across 28 organizations to improve early education.

High wind warnings are in effect for Boston as a storm undergoes bombogenesis, with gusts possibly over 60 mph. Minimal rain is expected, followed by cold air and calmer weather.

Massachusetts invests $2.1 million into apprenticeship programs to train over 300 individuals, aiming to foster a skilled workforce across various industries.

Boston Police are seeking public help in identifying suspects of an armed robbery at a Stop & Shop on Blue Hill Avenue. They encourage tip submissions via phone, text, or online, ensuring confidentiality.

Boston Police seek public help to identify a suspect involved in a $634 Lululemon theft on Boylston Street, asking for tips via various confidential methods.

Mayor Michelle Wu and the BPPA agreed on a one-year Boston Police contract extension, updating officer wellness programs, requiring name tags, and adjusting pay rates.

Springfield Police seek help finding missing 22-year-old Sarah Dorsey, last seen Halloween night. She is 5’2’’, 175 lbs., with details about her clothing provided. The public is urged to report sightings to the police.

The Boston City Council has designated October as Pedestrian Safety Month to promote safer streets, despite a recent uptick in pedestrian fatalities in Massachusetts.

The Healey-Driscoll administration awarded nearly $500,000 in grants to 12 organizations for conservation of aquatic habitats and endangered marine species in Massachusetts.

A fire on a Winthrop two-family home's second-floor porch displaced 10 people; no injuries were reported as crews controlled the incident after two hours. The cause remains under investigation.

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey expedited state funding for Head Start programs amid a federal shutdown to prevent layoffs and closures, ensuring services for over 11,000 children.

Stalin Marte-Castillo was arrested in Holyoke for heroin/fentanyl trafficking after a multi-agency operation discovered around 8,000 bags of the drugs in his home.