Brad J. Coughlin, 47, was arrested in Southbridge, MA, after several women reported attempted abductions and lewd acts involving his white Audi. He faces charges including attempted kidnapping and open and gross lewdness.

Massachusetts awards $5 million in grants to enhance mental health support for young children, aiming to improve early education environments and reduce suspensions and expulsions by fostering social-emotional and behavioral wellness.

Massachusetts earned a “Meets Requirements” rating in special education for the seventh consecutive year from the U.S. Department of Education's OSEP.

A Lynn man received a 15-year federal prison sentence for distributing narcotics resembling candy, contributing to an overdose death. The operation, one of the largest in the region, resulted in a major drug seizure by law enforcement.

Boston faces a hot Thursday with a Heat Advisory; relief and cooler temperatures are expected after a cold front with potential rain and thunderstorms later in the day.

Governor Maura Healey nominates Judge Emily Karstetter and Attorney Thomas Townsend as Associate Justices of the Massachusetts Superior Court, pending approval by the Governor's Council.

Massachusetts AG Campbell is co-leading a suit with 20 states against the Trump Administration for unlawfully halting FEMA's BRIC program, which funds disaster mitigation projects.

Boston Police seek public help with an assault case involving pepper spray near 101 Canal Street and urge witnesses with information to contact them or use anonymous tip lines.

The Boston Police Department seeks public assistance to identify an Asian male linked to an assault with a champagne bottle at a music venue on Causeway Street.

Boston Police's District A-7 offers a free Dryland Hockey Training for youths aged 5-18, focusing on athletic skills and fostering confidence off the ice.

Massachusetts confirms first animal case of West Nile virus in a goat, raising risk level to moderate in several towns. Public urged to take precautions against mosquitoes.

Boston police joined youths at the YMCA for a community event featuring painting and ice cream to foster relationships between law enforcement and citizens.

A Massachusetts woman pleaded guilty to leaking grand jury information, facing potential years in prison and a $250,000 fine. Her court dates are pending.