A Massachusetts man, William Scott, received a 10-year prison sentence for drug and firearm offenses, with an additional 5 years of supervised release.

Police responded to unfounded active shooter reports in Norwell, instigated by an accidental alert and reports of "loud bangs," prompting building lockdowns and a comprehensive search, with no threat found.

Boston Police Academy welcomes Recruit Class 65-25, focusing on diversity, including 29% women, and recruits with multi-language skills and international backgrounds, aligning with the "30/30 Pledge."

Sebastien Bejin of Lynn, part of a drug trafficking group, pleaded guilty to distributing controlled substances. His sentencing is scheduled for May 1, 2025.

Firefighters battled a house fire in Quincy, MA, exacerbated by severe hoarding, which made accessing and extinguishing the flames challenging. No injuries were reported.

Massachusetts State Police are investigating an unattended death onboard a Paris-Boston Air France flight. A passenger died despite a doctor's in-flight intervention.

Drivers hospitalized after a school bus and car collided in Grafton, with the car driver seriously injured and bus driver having minor injuries; 14 students were unharmed.

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has introduced an extensive $8 billion transportation investment plan to improve infrastructure without raising taxes by utilizing "Fair Share" funds and other financial sources.

MIT astronomers report unpredictably accelerating x-ray flashes from a supermassive black hole, an unusual activity possibly linked to a white dwarf's close orbit.

Boston Police District E-5 officers joined seniors for coffee at the Boston Lodge of Elks, fostering community ties through conversation and light exercise.

A Hopkinton man was sentenced to prison for tax and mail fraud related to his management of two construction companies, must pay restitution to the IRS and Travelers Insurance Company.

Authorities are investigating the death of a four-month-old infant found unresponsive in a Saugus hotel. The child was pronounced dead at the hospital.

Boston police arrested 58-year-old Parrish Jones from Dorchester on drug charges, recovering cocaine, marijuana, cigarettes, and cash after executing a search warrant.