A 21-month-old girl was struck and killed by an Amtrak train in Springfield on Wednesday evening. Police say the child was rushed to Baystate Medical Center and later died.

A Lufthansa flight from San Francisco made an unscheduled stop at Logan after a passenger allegedly attacked another traveler; authorities say the matter is under investigation.

Framingham’s School Committee approved an education plan to accompany a bid for a Hemenway replacement or a new south‑side elementary. The MSBA feasibility process, site options and a rough cost range are now moving forward.

A 17-year-old from Brockton faces juvenile firearms charges after police recovered a loaded .45 in Hyde Park following reports of shots fired.

Protesters halted a Boston City Council budget hearing at City Hall, forcing a two‑hour recess and leading to eight arrests as councilors debated Mayor Wu’s $4.9B proposal.

Mike & Patty’s has opened a Terminal C spot at Logan, bringing its full breakfast menu and early-morning hours to travelers.

A pedestrian was fatally struck at Canterbury and Grand in Worcester; both streets are closed while police investigate.

A woman ran onto the field at Brockton High's graduation and accused Mayor Moises Rodrigues of wrongdoing toward her daughter. State Police are investigating and a hearing is set for June 22.

Cambridge police announced that four people were charged this week after multi‑agency probes into drug distribution spanning Cambridge and Somerville.

A Lawrence officer was hospitalized after being dragged about two blocks during an arrest attempt, Mayor Brian DePeña said. The officer suffered broken ribs and was airlifted to Boston.

A Harvard analysis finds no clear rise in birth defects after early exposure to GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, though doctors still recommend stopping before conception.

A cargo train derailed near the Framingham station, blocking downtown crossings and prompting police to reroute traffic.

An early-morning porch fire at 126 Ash St. in Chelsea damaged rear decks and temporarily displaced a dozen residents. Crews contained the blaze and there were no injuries.