A Heat Advisory is in effect for Boston with high temperatures prompting safety precautions for residents, especially the vulnerable, as a potential heat wave looms.

Emergency responders managed a chemical spill and small fire at a polymer testing facility in Franklin, involving hazardous pyrophoric liquid metal, with no reported injuries.

Revere police are examining a car crash near Dana Street and Garfield Avenue after a chase that ended when the car hit a utility pole, leading to an arrest and hospitalization of the driver. Details from authorities are pending.

Accused gun trafficker and school security officer Pablo Correa was released on a $10,000 bail, which is significantly less than the $50,000 prosecutors requested.

Two dead, three injured in a domestic violence case in St. Johnsbury, Vermont, also leaving one dog dead and another injured. Police are investigating the incident.

Newton man hits MBTA bus, flees, and is arrested for various charges including driving with a suspended license.

Boston Police officers from District A-15 joined a community basketball tournament to bolster relationships with local residents, promoting camaraderie through sports.

The POST Commission criticized the Boston Police for demoting Deputy Superintendent Eddy Chrispin after his POST appointment, with no valid reason found for the demotion.

A Mansfield fire engine was hit by a tractor-trailer in a hit-and-run incident on 495 Southbound near Exit 27. No injuries reported; officials seek the white trailer involved.

Daniel Mercado of Nashua, NH, faces charges for threatening to kill police and making false bomb threats. After a car chase ending in Massachusetts, he was arrested and found to have falsely threatened explosive attacks on July 4th.

Lawrence, Massachusetts witnesses a second fatal shooting in over a day with a 27-year-old man found shot in the head at Riverfront State Park, as police investigate without any arrests made yet.

The Healey-Driscoll Administration marks the 10th anniversary of the Summer Nights Program, offering young Massachusetts residents recreational opportunities.

The New Bedford Police responded to a shooting at Monte's Playground where six victims were injured, with the investigation ongoing and community concerns rising on gun violence.