Springfield police confiscated two machine guns, other illegal weapons, and drugs from a home in Plainfield Street, arresting three individuals, including 18-year-old Jemsen Ortiz.

An armed robbery at a Bellingham, Massachusetts, convenience store led to a police chase into Rhode Island and ended with a suspect fleeing an incapacitated stolen vehicle.

The MBTA in Boston is considering a fare reduction for low-income riders, with a vote expected on a program that could cut fares by 50%, potentially saving commuters hundreds annually. Public feedback is open until February 29.

A store clerk was sentenced to probation for attempting to claim a customer's $3 million lottery ticket. She must continue substance abuse treatment, avoiding the prison sentence initially sought by prosecutors.

Boston gains $1.25 million for clean energy workforce development from the Merrimack Valley Renewal Fund to boost programs at Greater Lawrence Technical School and Green Jobs Academy.

A 17-year-old was fatally shot on Shannon Street in Worcester, prompting an ongoing police investigation. No further details or suspects have been announced.

MIT engineers have created a wearable ultrasound sticker for continuous internal organ monitoring, which may aid in early disease detection and organ failure diagnosis.

Worcester Police executed a raid on King St, seizing fentanyl, cocaine, and other drugs, and charged 21-year-old Kavin Aldino with multiple trafficking and possession offenses.

A masked man robbed a location on Washington Street in downtown Boston in broad daylight, as reported by the BPD seeking public assistance to identify the suspect.

An investigation is underway at a Massachusetts school after a racial slur was used during a basketball game, with officials seeking to address the conduct.

Boston is facing a significant snowstorm starting early Tuesday, with up to a foot of snow expected by Tuesday night. This will likely impact Tuesday morning's commute with slick roads and poor visibility.

Massachusetts is seeking overflow sites for migrant and homeless shelters, considering locations like the Hynes Convention Center. Lawmakers are acting quickly due to shelters nearing capacity limits.

A Lexington psychiatrist, Dr. Rahim Shafa, was convicted for laundering money through an operation importing non-FDA approved drug implants, posing health risks to patients.