Governor Maura Healey of Massachusetts outlined her administration's plans for transportation, housing, education, and economic growth in a State of the Commonwealth Address, aiming for advancements without raising taxes.

Boston Police Department holds a recruitment event at South Bay Mall to inform potential candidates about the Civil Service Exam and a career in the BPD.

David Capato was arrested for making terroristic threats at Martha's Vineyard; he claimed to have guns and an explosive device, leading to a law enforcement response.

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey proposes reforms to the state's Right to Shelter law, aiming to refine eligibility and enhance security checks for the state's shelter system.

Boston is expecting calm weather before a mix of rain and snow hits over the weekend, followed by a colder start to next week with mild snow accumulation and a potential polar vortex-induced cold snap.

Raymond B. Melanson III was arrested by law enforcement in Boston for a January shooting in Revere, MA. He faces charges including Assault with Intent to Kill and is due in Chelsea District Court.

Willie Duke was arrested by Springfield police for a series of armed robberies. Police used R-TAC data to locate and apprehend him after a vehicle and foot chase.

Two Massachusetts brothers have been arrested for their connection to the death of Anthony Leverone, found in an Abington yard. Their charges and the details of Leverone's death remain unspecified.

A New York man received a 46-month sentence for his role in a cocaine trafficking operation that shipped drugs through the mail to Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Governor Maura Healey of Massachusetts has proposed eliminating renter-paid broker fees, shifting the cost to landlords, as part of her budget geared toward making housing more affordable.

A 34-year-old man was arrested after a crash in Cohasset, where he hit a utility pole with his car and fled the scene, but was found by a police K9 unit. He faces multiple charges, including OUI-drugs.

Chicago, the iconic rock band, announces 36 new tour dates for 2025, including a Boston performance on August 2, with tickets going on sale January 17. The band continues to tour after decades of success.

A 74-year-old woman was fatally hit by a car in a Woonsocket, RI parking lot; police are investigating the incident.