The forecast in Boston calls for varying weather, with a 40% chance of rain and mild temperatures around the mid-40s, ahead of a partly sunny New Year's Day.

Massachusetts launches a $4 million grant program to enhance early education and out-of-school time programs, prioritizing renovations and improvements accessible to low-income families.

The Massachusetts State Auditor's report reveals $12 million in public assistance fraud for fiscal year 2023, with a 40.8% increase in investigations by the Bureau of Special Investigations.

Firefighters in Somerville, MA, rescued two people from an apartment fire, which was contained by sprinklers, with three hospitalizations including a firefighter.

Two masked individuals robbed a USPS mail carrier in Randolph, MA, injuring him and stealing a master key, with police and postal inspectors investigating the incident.

Credit card skimmers were found in multiple Roche Bros. Supermarkets in Massachusetts, prompting an investigation and security measures to protect customer information.

Boston Police Department's E-13 hosted their 22nd Polar Express Christmas event in Jamaica Plain, distributing over 500 toys to children in need and fostering community spirit.

A teenager was shot and injured in Dorchester, Boston, with no life-threatening wounds. No suspects were identified as police investigated the incident.

Rain and mild temperatures are expected in Boston through the week, with the National Weather Service predicting cloudy skies and intermittent showers.

Two men were arrested in New Bedford on drug trafficking charges after police seized cocaine, fentanyl, cash, and paraphernalia from a Grinnell St. residence.

A worker was killed in Westborough, MA, when a semi-trailer collapsed on them. Despite rescue efforts, they could not be saved. OSHA is investigating the accident.

A Winthrop police officer is charged with child rape, held on $200,000 bail, with his lawyer citing his confession and need for mental health treatment.

Boston is set to celebrate New Year's with First Night festivities at City Hall Plaza, including entertainment, family-friendly fireworks, and midnight fireworks over Boston Harbor. Public safety measures and free MBTA fares after 8 p.m. are planned.