The Pittsfield Police Department reported shooting incidents in Pittsfield, with two possibly related cases. Victims incurred non-fatal injuries and investigations are ongoing, with a call for community tips.

After a warm end to the workweek, Boston is now seeing cooler temperatures, with highs in the 50s and nighttime lows possibly below freezing. Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, with a gradual warming expected next week before another cooldown.

The family of Eli T. Stuart is suing Brandeis University for negligence after his death, alleging inaction by the police despite warnings of his distress.

Jonathan Cutler was arrested by Cohasset detectives for stealing $7,000 of decking after a sting involving a Craigslist ad. Police recovered some stolen material at his home.

A former Takeda Pharmaceutical employee was sentenced to 46 months in prison for embezzling $2.5 million, with assets forfeited and restitution ordered.

A car was hit by a train on the MBTA rail in Kingston, with no injuries reported. The car driver, aged 60, was cited and the vehicle towed. Service resumed after the incident.

A man in Cohasset has been charged with property defacement for allegedly painting a swastika on a political sign. He faces felony charges and will be arraigned in Quincy District Court.

A deported Dominican national was indicted in Boston for allegedly distributing fentanyl after unlawfully reentering the U.S. and violating supervised release.

MIT researchers have developed battery-free wearable devices small enough to attach to individual cells, potentially aiding in the treatment and monitoring of conditions like multiple sclerosis.

Boston police in District E-18 hosted a Pumpkin Painting Party for children, combining fun, safety lessons, and community bonding ahead of Halloween trick-or-treating.

Manchester police are seeking 25-year-old Analeysa Pringle for a non-fatal stabbing originally mistaken for a dog bite. The incident took place on October 26, 2024.

A study found a decline in bariatric surgeries amid a rise in anti-obesity drug use among privately insured adults, with calls for improved obesity treatment access.

Four MBTA employees were fired amid an investigation into inappropriate activities at a Boston maintenance facility, with claims they worked on personal vehicles on the job.