A tragic house fire in Danvers, Massachusetts, took the life of a man in his 60s. Firefighters battled heavy smoke and snow-blocked access to rescue the victim. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

Boston police arrested a male after a domestic violence incident involving firearms in Dorchester; the department stressed the risks and urged community awareness and victim support.

A paraprofessional at Carlton Viveiros Elementary School, Natasha Burgo, is arrested on assault charges involving a child and an intellectually disabled person.

Massachusetts AG Campbell filed an amicus brief supporting Vineyard Wind's lawsuit against a federal suspension order, arguing the project's importance for the state's clean energy goals and economy.

Time Out Market in Boston's Fenway will stay open after Samuels & Associates steps in to operate it, preserving local vendors' businesses and the area's food scene.

US mayors form coalition against a surge of federal agents in Minneapolis-St. Paul, arguing it's unconstitutional and back Minnesota's lawsuit seeking to halt their deployment.

Worcester Police arrested a 43-year-old man, Michael Lobo, for car theft on Homestead Avenue. He did not resist and was confirmed by footage to be involved. He faces multiple charges.

Boston completes its first environmental sensor network, delivering air quality and climate data to assist city planners and activists in addressing environmental issues.

A Salem Police Officer was hit by a car during a drug investigation. The suspect, Lucas David Fulcar-Bautista, has been arrested and faces multiple charges.

Mayor Michelle Wu declared a cold emergency in Boston due to extreme cold and wind chills forecasted. Warming centers will open and residents are advised on safety and heating system maintenance.

New Hampshire man, James Carpentier, was arrested after a standoff with police over a domestic violence order.

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has announced a plan to reduce utility bills, with electric bills cut by 25% and gas by 10% for February and March, funded by the state. However, these are deferrals to be recollected later.

Governor Maura Healey nominates Craig Mulcahey for Associate Justice of the District Court and LaKeshia Parker Small for Juvenile Court in Massachusetts.