A Boston gang member, Paulo Santos, has pleaded guilty to charges of racketeering and drug trafficking associated with the Cameron Street gang. He faces a lengthy prison sentence.

State Police arrested Brandy Perez in Springfield for possessing narcotics after a routine stop where they found bagged Marijuana and THC Vape Pens in his car.

Boston's weather forecast includes a mix of rain and snow, with a major storm system expected to bring heavy precipitation and potential snow accumulations towards the weekend.

A man from Derry, NH, suffered serious injuries after being hit by a vehicle in Haverhill, MA, following an initial two-car crash. No charges have been filed; the investigation is ongoing.

Massachusetts launches the "Immediate Needs Grant Program" funded by the Cannabis Social Equity Trust Fund with $2.3 million to support cannabis entrepreneurs from heavily impacted communities.

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute plans to retract six studies and correct 31 others after claims of data manipulation surfaced, prompting internal review and scrutiny over research integrity.

A diesel leak at 110 Widett Circle in Boston was contained by firefighters after a pipe broke during delivery, with Hazmat technicians managing the cleanup.

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu has signed a public tree protection ordinance to strengthen the Urban Forest Plan, promoting environmental stewardship and the well-being of residents.

Worcester Police Vice Squad seized drugs and a gun from a Main St apartment, resulting in the arrest of Debric Sweeney and Shara Latham on trafficking and firearm-related charges.

A tractor-trailer rollover on the Mass Pike near Framingham caused traffic delays, with no injuries reported. The incident happened around 6:35 a.m. and is under investigation.

Scientists at MIT and Yale have discovered that a drug candidate, initially for cancer, shows potential as a treatment for polycystic kidney disease by shrinking kidney cysts.

Eric S. Littmann has been appointed as the director of the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy, bringing over 30 years of firefighting experience to the role.

Rescuers saved 23 individuals, including six juveniles, from the backcountry of Killington, Vermont, some exhibiting early hypothermia symptoms. The operation involved a five-mile trek by the Killington Search and Rescue team.