Scaffolding collapsed in Boston's Back Bay due to high winds, causing a significant emergency response. No casualties have been reported as crews assess the scene.

Boston Police arrested Amari Williams of Georgia for the 2023 fatal shooting of Daniel T. Mayers in Dorchester.

A ceiling panel fell at Harvard MBTA Red Line station without injuries; MBTA is investigating and removing similar panels, following past similar incidents.

The Worcester Police Department is seeking help to find the owner of an abused dog found near Chandler and Main Streets. The severely neglected and injured male pit bull, now under the care of Broken Tail Rescue, was found unable to walk.

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu defended the city's sanctuary policies during a House Oversight Committee hearing, clashing with Republicans and demanding immigration reform.

Police arrested Harrison Grant Randall for vandalizing Teslas in Brookline, placing Elon Musk stickers on them; his arrest followed community help after the police posted a video online.

A Lawrence, Mass. man, Justin Suriel, was sentenced to 12 years in prison for crimes including kidnapping and drug conspiracy. Authorities had been targeting his gang's activities across multiple states.

Fall River Police, with Massachusetts State Police, conducted "Operation White Out," arresting two suspects and seizing drugs, "ghost" guns, and cash after community complaints about illegal activities.

A man with a history of legal issues faces charges after assaulting a Dollar Tree employee during a shoplifting incident and fleeing the scene. He was held on bail with a pre-trial hearing set.

Firefighters quickly extinguished a third-floor blaze in a Dorchester high-rise, with no injuries reported, but two residents were displaced. The cause is under investigation.

An explosion at Mark Richey Woodworking in Newburyport prompted the evacuation of 100 employees; no injuries were reported. Firefighters contained the blaze to the furnace area.

A woman was stung by a scorpion at Logan Airport; the origin of the scorpion is unclear. She was hospitalized, and authorities are investigating the incident.

Massachusetts AG Andrea Joy Campbell has introduced regulations to combat deceptive "junk fees," promoting pricing transparency for consumer protection, effective September 2, 2025.