The Boston City Council supports the HERO Act, aimed to enhance services for Massachusetts' 260,000 veterans, including policy changes and increased benefits.

A woman was wounded and shots fired at police at a Danvers mobile home park, where an armed male suspect barricaded himself, prompting a significant law enforcement response.

The Massachusetts State Police inducted five new members into its Chaplain Corps to provide spiritual and emotional support to officers and the community.

Enfield police responded to a supposed home invasion, only to find a person in a psychiatric crisis. No invasion occurred, and the individual was taken into custody without injury.

A study by MIT researchers revealed that doctors have more difficulty diagnosing diseases on darker skin, underscoring the need for better training and potential AI assistance.

A driver died when their pickup truck crashed into a Somerset, Massachusetts, home. No residents were injured, but the house sustained significant damage. The cause of the crash is under investigation.

A family in East Bridgewater, Massachusetts, escaped a fire that destroyed their home and several pet cats are missing. The American Red Cross is assisting the displaced residents.

Alexander Giannakakis, extradited from Sweden, faces trial in Boston over alleged involvement in obstructing the investigation of Jewish institution arsons in 2019.

Bartaco is set to open a new location at Derby Street Shops in Hingham, adding to its growing number of locations with a fresh street food atmosphere.

The Tewksbury Police Department is on the hunt for a suspect following a petty theft from a local public library's donation box...

MassArt students were evacuated from dorms due to a faulty sprinkler system, with complaints of inadequate temporary housing and ongoing facilities issues. Classes continue while repairs are underway.

A Dunkin' employee in Watertown was assaulted by Vartan Krikorian, who now faces charges. The incident occurred when Krikorian entered through an unlocked door and attacked the worker, who was hospitalized as a precaution but not seriously injured.

Massachusetts State Police responded to an inert military ordnance found at Condon Shell in Medford, causing temporary traffic disruption. No threat was posed.