Boston's weather this week includes sunny days, chilly nights, and an elevated fire risk due to dry, windy conditions, as reported by the National Weather Service and NBC Boston.

John Krasinski is named People's Sexiest Man Alive for 2024, succeeding Patrick Dempsey, and discusses the honor on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert."

Joseph Correa of Lawrence pled guilty to drug trafficking, firearms offenses, and money laundering in a federal Boston court. Sentencing is set for March 5, 2025.

Firefighters battled a third-alarm fire on 10 Weyonoke Street in Dorchester, using ground ladders for venting and containing the blaze. The cause is under investigation.

Lowell Police are seeking community help via a social media post for a series of vehicle break-ins in the Lower Highlands, urging locals to review surveillance video and report any suspicious activity.

Boston Police District C-6 provided a tour and a cruiser ride to school for three Oliver Hazard Perry School students, encompassing educational and relationship-building aims.

Melvin Mercedes-Rodriguez was arrested in Springfield after a ShotSpotter alert for firing a gun. He was found with a modified firearm and drugs, facing multiple charges.

North Shore schools in Beverly, Gloucester, and Marblehead remain closed due to teacher strikes over wages and contract terms despite a judge's order to return.

Teachers in Beverly, Gloucester, and Marblehead, Massachusetts, are on strike due to unresolved contract disputes, affecting classroom activities. Negotiations are ongoing, with focus on salary and non-fiscal issues.

Boston experienced elevated fire danger due to low rainfall and gusty winds, despite some sunny weather, with temperatures expected in the mid-40s midweek and caution against outdoor burning.

A North Dighton man was charged with multiple offenses, including DUI, after a single-vehicle crash in Swansea. No injuries were reported, and his arraignment is pending.

A 19-year-old led New Hampshire State Police on a high-speed chase, hitting police cruisers before being arrested. He faces multiple charges including reckless conduct with a deadly weapon.

UMass Amherst researchers developed a new, more affordable method to detect PFAS in water, offering on-site testing potential and enhancing water safety monitoring.