Karl's Sausage Kitchen in Massachusetts is closing after 67 years, as announced by owners Anita and Bob Gorky. The family-run establishment, known for its sausages and European delicacies, has been a community staple since 1958.

Providence firefighter Patrick Brearley was arrested for assaulting police officers at The Ave Bar and Grill. He faces charges including simple assault and disorderly conduct.

A Beverly man, Matthew Scouras, was arrested on charges including antisemitic threats and numerous firearms violations, following an investigation prompted by a federal tip-off.

Copper, the BPD Comfort Dog, visited early childhood classes at Pope John Paul II Catholic Academy, offering support and education on her law enforcement role.

Massachusetts' Department of Public Health grants $1.8 million to enhance reproductive health care, focusing on access, infrastructure, and security improvements.

The Boston Police Department has alerted the public to a scam where individuals impersonate BPD detectives, falsely accusing people of crimes and demanding money.

Three juveniles were arrested in Boston for firearm and stolen property offenses after being found in a stolen car with a loaded gun and a stolen wallet.

Officer Terrence Murray of Boston PD is suspended by POST over domestic violence allegations and improper firearm storage from an incident on Christmas Day, pending further investigation.

A woman was critically injured in a shooting in Manchester, NH. Suspect Francisco Garcia turned himself in and faces attempted second-degree murder charges.

A man was struck and killed by a tractor-trailer on Maine's I-95; authorities are investigating the incident with no charges filed against the 19-year-old driver. Traffic flow has since been restored.

A New York operations manager pleaded guilty to conspiring to bribe doctors for ordering unneeded brain scans, contributing to $70.6 million in false Medicare bills.

Boston is facing a windy and cold weekend, with gusty conditions persisting until Sunday due to a stationary storm over the Maritimes. Temperatures will dip into the teens, with another storm possibly affecting conditions midweek.

Several passengers sustained non-life-threatening injuries when a Chevy truck hit a stopped MBTA bus in Milton on New Year's Eve. The 60-year-old truck driver was cited.