Massachusetts has appointed Rick Rathbun as the new Executive Director and Amy Fanikos as Deputy Executive Director of the Municipal Police Training Committee (MPTC).

A study describes a model that predicts how humans adapt to various walking environments, with potential applications in wearable robotics and rehabilitation.

Cesar Nunez Lopez, 42, was arrested in connection with a drug operation distributing fentanyl from New York to Boston, facing distribution and possession charges.

The City of Cambridge has launched a VPPA to create a new solar farm in Illinois, expanding its renewable energy efforts and providing local energy stability and economic benefits.

Jasdrual Perez from Rhode Island was sentenced to 22.5 years for running a fentanyl distribution network, with law enforcement seizing substantial quantities during a raid.

The Boston Police Department hosted a Polar Express Night at the West Roxbury YMCA, featuring Santa and the Grinch, to foster community spirit and strengthen ties.

A Worcester man was arrested for allegedly assaulting and robbing a woman on Lincoln Street, aided by a state trooper. No serious injuries were reported, and the investigation is ongoing.

Jose De La Rosa Rosario, a 50-year-old Dominican, pleaded guilty in Boston for illegal reentry into the U.S. after deportation. He faces sentencing in March 2025.

An ice climber, Slavek Zaglewski, was rescued after falling 60 feet on Mount Webster in New Hampshire. Rescuers, facing challenging conditions, successfully evacuated him early Sunday.

A man was fatally shot inside a vehicle on Dorchester St in Worcester; police are investigating and seeking public assistance.

Auburn, MA police arrested a man for witness intimidation related to a spa misconduct case where a masseur allegedly forced a customer into unwanted contact.

The MBTA launched a bus service overhaul on Sunday, increasing frequency and efficiency across nine communities, with some routes now offering buses every 15 minutes.

A Fitchburg officer shot a man who pointed a gun at him; the man had made suicidal statements and was stable post-incident. The officer is on leave pending investigation.