A man was shot in the leg at the Ridge at Blue Hills apartment complex in Braintree. His injuries are not life-threatening. Police state there's no public threat, with no arrest yet. Details remain unclear as the investigation continues.

A Boston man was arrested for firearm possession and other offenses after a traffic stop in Roxbury led to the discovery of a loaded gun in his vehicle.

Southern New England, including Boston, is under a Dense Fog Advisory until 11 AM, with poor visibility. Rain and light winds are expected later, with heavy rainfall on Monday before clearing for New Year's Eve.

A young female humpback whale washed ashore dead in Massachusetts, the sixth such stranding in six months, with causes still under investigation by the Whale and Dolphin Conservation.

Bird flu detected in a backyard flock in Vermont; 24 birds euthanized, and health officials monitor potential human contact while emphasizing biosecurity to prevent spread.

A fire broke out at a Billerica scrapyard, with firefighters working for hours to control it. No injuries were reported, and the cause remains under investigation.

Massachusetts lawmakers passed over a dozen bills on various topics, including school bus traffic cameras and public transit, ahead of the legislative deadline, now awaiting Governor Healey's signature.

Boston Police alert the public to help identify a suspect in a Christmas Day aggravated assault in Dorchester.

Police in Grafton, Massachusetts, report multiple car break-ins and urge residents with security footage to assist in the investigation led by Officers Lyver and Spellman.

A fire in Acushnet, Massachusetts, resulted in the deaths of two elderly individuals and left another injured on Christmas morning. The cause of the blaze is under investigation.

Fire crews extinguished a furnace fire in Randolph, causing smoke and water damage to a home but no injuries. Three residents have been displaced and are being assisted by the Red Cross. The cause is under investigation.

Boston's Christmas forecast promises sunny and chilly weather with highs of 32°F, with a modest breeze. The night may see more clouds with a low of 22°F. Clear skies expected throughout the workweek, with a gradual warming trend into the weekend.

A Massachusetts woman suffered head injuries in a snowmobile crash in New Hampshire; her son was unharmed. She was hospitalized and is in stable condition.