Two men from Canton and North Attleboro were given federal prison terms after prosecutors say they stole checks from USPS collection boxes, chemically altered them and cashed the proceeds.

William Haney Jr. has been declared unfit to stand trial for a fatal hit-and-run due to mental incompetence. He is charged with the death of art collector John Axelrod and his dog.

Grafton police posted registry records and photos naming four Level 3 sex offenders in and around town and urged parents to stay alert.

The Boston Symphony and New England Conservatory launched 'BSO x NEC' at Symphony Hall, promising shared programming, masterclasses and a free youth chorus.

U.S. Attorney Leah Foley says about 850 habeas petitions have landed in Boston federal court since January 2025 — a roughly 12,000% jump from 2024 amid ICE enforcement surges. The spike has attorneys and judges racing to sort jurisdiction and due process questions.

Boston celebrates Lunar New Year with cultural events including traditional dances, concerts, and culinary activities, spanning February into early March.

Massachusetts State Police CINRET conducted operations in Springfield, seizing drugs, firearms, and arresting six, in efforts to disrupt a drug trafficking network.

Boston's weekend weather forecast includes mild conditions with occasional flurries and a 20% chance of snow showers. Sunny skies with highs in the mid-30s to near 40 are expected.

Retired astronaut and Needham native Suni Williams will run the 130th Boston Marathon on April 20 and receive the B.A.A.'s Patriots' Award.

Boston Police apprehended 66-year-old Jose Renderos, a sexual assault suspect from California, in East Boston in a joint operation with state police and U.S. Marshals.

Boston was named the funniest city in America, topping other cities with its high comedy score, numerous comedy venues, and extensive related searches.

A Cheshire contractor admitted diverting more than $500,000 in customer checks into his personal accounts and pleaded guilty to four federal tax‑fraud counts. Sentencing is set for May 19, 2026.

Wonder opened three Massachusetts locations today, adding chef-driven menus, delivery integration and roughly 35 hires per site as it rolls out across the suburbs.