Governor Healey has nominated Stuart Hurowitz and Polly Phillips for Massachusetts District Court judgeships, awaiting review by the Governor's Council.

The Worcester Police Department is searching for Layla Al-Mohammad, a 14-year-old girl missing and last seen near Ashton St. The public is urged to contact 911 or 508-799-8606 with any information.

David Delauri of Haverhill was sentenced to 102 months for involvement in a drug trafficking conspiracy distributing counterfeit pills laced with fentanyl and methamphetamine.

A Massachusetts man pled guilty to sex trafficking and drug charges after his prior conviction for similar crimes.

Worcester Police arrested Rafael Perez-Crespi for a break-in at Banner Bar and Grill after recognizing him near City Hall. Details on the stolen items remain undisclosed.

A man was arrested for a non-fatal stabbing in Roxbury, Boston, with BPD officers responding and charging 43-year-old Pedro Sanchez from Mattapan with assault.

Boston weather forecasts predict a warmer weekend with sunny conditions and temperatures rising into the 70s, following a chilly Wednesday. The clear skies will also be conducive for viewing celestial events in the evenings.

Firefighters in Easton rescued a wheelchair-bound resident from a house fire that displaced 12 people and resulted in the deaths of two pets. The cause is believed to be accidental.

Antisemitic stickers with swastika imagery found in Harvard Square have prompted concerns and investigations by local authorities and denouncement from the Jewish community and organizations.

A Worcester man, Rafael Gonzalez, was arrested after allegedly committing a daylight burglary at a Belmont Street apartment, stealing a laptop and purse, and attempting to evade police.

The Chicopee Housing Authority settled a discrimination lawsuit, agreeing to pay $435,000 in damages and a $25,000 penalty, and will implement new fair housing measures.

Two found dead in a New Hampshire home in a suspected carbon monoxide incident; officials investigate the cause and highlight the importance of detectors.

Mass General Brigham postpones elective surgeries due to a shortage of IV fluids after flood damage to a key supplier's plant following Hurricane Helene.