A Massachusetts State Trooper, Joseph Ward, has been accused of assaulting and kidnapping his girlfriend, a police officer, involving threats with knives and a gun.

Governor Maura Healey's conservative $62.8 billion Massachusetts budget for FY 2027 focuses on affordability and investment in education, transportation, and infrastructure, without new taxes or fees.

Belmont Police are seeking help to find Nora Orpin, missing since January 25, last seen wearing a lavender coat and black pants.

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.