A nine-year-old autistic girl escaped an attempted abduction in Lexington, MA, using her karate skills; however, the police later confirmed no abduction occurred.

A train on Boston's MBTA Blue Line lost power near Orient Heights, leading to passenger evacuations and shuttle bus replacements due to overhead wire issues.

A Springfield man is indicted on federal charges for possessing a handgun and ammo despite a prior felony. He faces up to 10 years in prison if found guilty.

Lennon Carrasco pleads guilty to drug conspiracy involving shipments of fentanyl, heroin, and cocaine, some to Harvard University. Sentencing is set for June 2024.

A Framingham woman pleaded guilty to bank fraud for claiming over $450,000 in COVID-19 relief funds by falsifying business income. Her sentencing is scheduled for June 26.

A storm caused significant rainfall and potential flooding in New England with assured precipitation, gusty winds, and cooler temperatures forecasted by the National Weather Service.

Authorities confirmed that Olivia Colby, a 27-year-old woman from Westborough missing since March 14, was found dead, with no signs of anything suspicious.

Springfield Police arrested Brayan Torres-Tapia for allegedly trying to entice a minor online; he’s since posted bail and faces legal scrutiny regarding his residency status.

A federal appeals court has ordered an investigation into potential juror bias in Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev's trial.

The last Friendly's restaurant within Route 128 has closed at Logan Airport, leaving fans without their local spot for Fribble milkshakes and Big Beef® Burgers.

Boston has launched the 2024 futureBOS Summer Youth Employment Program to connect 14-24-year-olds with various job opportunities, backed by an $18.7 million investment.

MBTA Transit Police are seeking a suspect for an assault on a Red Line train in Boston, asking the public for help in identifying an individual linked to the March 14 incident.

The Boston Police seek public assistance to identify suspects in a South Boston assault case, providing descriptions and urging witnesses to contact them or use anonymous tip lines.