A 14-year-old girl was killed by an MBTA commuter rail train in Worcester while trespassing on the tracks; investigation underway, with condolences offered by MBTA officials.

A person died in a car crash in Yarmouth, Massachusetts, after hitting a tree on Willow Street. High speed might be a factor; the investigation is ongoing.

Holyoke Police, with multiple agencies, conducted an undercover operation against open-air drug distribution, resulting in multiple arrests and the seizure of narcotics.

Boston Police officers from District E-5 joined locals for a walk to promote fitness and community relations, as part of efforts to build trust and rapport.

Mayor Wu celebrated the groundbreaking of an affordable senior housing project, Hamilton at Mount Everett, with 36 income-restricted units in Dorchester, Boston.

Springfield Police are searching for missing 70-year-old Israel Ramirez, who uses a walker and was last seen at 4:30 a.m. Wednesday. The public is asked to call with info.

The MSPCA is investigating a case in Dorchester where a dog was seen being hit with a leash in a video, which led to public outrage and the dog's surrender to the MSPCA. The dog, Pluto, is now doing well and awaiting adoption.

Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell and 21 other attorneys general filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration's alleged illegal funding terminations.

The Queen's Cups bakery in Worcester's Canal District has announced its closure on June 29, with owner Renee King Diaz expressing heartbreak over the decision on Instagram.

The Boston Police Department is offering a workshop on internet safety for adults to help protect youth online on July 23, 2025, with Spanish interpretation available.

Two gang members face charges for a 2024 kidnapping in Andover, MA. The suspects allegedly detained a victim for days. Evidence from a phone linked them to the crime. They risk life in prison if convicted.

Boston faces an extreme heat wave, with a National Weather Service warning of heat index values up to 110. Relief is expected by the end of the week with a cooler front and potential showers.

The Roxbury Branch of the Boston Public Library is to be renamed after Sarah-Ann Shaw, Boston's first Black female TV reporter, to honor her legacy and impact on the community.