A 16-year-old was taken into custody for a New Year's Eve fatal hit-and-run, facing several charges including motor vehicle homicide. The investigation was a combined effort by local and state police.

Boston faces variable weather, including snow, rain, and fluctuating temperatures, with chances of snow Monday and rain later in the week per the National Weather Service.

TD Garden hosted a PBR rodeo event, bringing 1.5 million pounds of dirt to the arena, typically home to basketball and hockey. Fans enjoyed the unfamiliar sport with enthusiasm.

Mohamed Salieu Jalloh was arrested by East Bridgewater Police on charges of sexual assault, including rape and kidnapping, after allegedly assaulting an 18-year-old woman he met via a dating app. He is being held without bail pending a hearing.

The Fitchburg Police are searching for missing 15-year-old Sophia Forgues, urging public assistance. Described as Caucasian, with blue eyes and black hair, she was last seen on December 23.

A 27-year-old man was arrested in Grafton, MA, for running an illegal marijuana cultivation operation, with investigations ongoing for potential additional charges.

Massachusetts reported a 12% drop in fire fatalities in 2025 compared to the prior year, with 44 deaths across 30 fires. Smoking materials were the main cause, and most deaths occurred in residential settings.

Kwessi Silcott, 20, from Mattapan, is under arrest for his alleged involvement in a triple shooting on Hiawatha Road, Boston, which resulted in one fatality. He faces murder and firearm charges and awaits arraignment.

"Wonder," a musical adaptation of R.J. Palacio's novel by the American Repertory Theater, features a pop score by A Great Big World and tackles themes of bullying and acceptance in a middle school setting.

Suspect Long Tran arrested in South Boston for a multi-state shoplifting spree, accused of stealing $56,000 in goods.

Boston's Mayor Michelle Wu secures a $48 million community benefits deal with the Kraft Group for the new Everett Stadium, including investments in Charlestown for public safety and infrastructure.

Three Massachusetts individuals were arrested for a knife-point robbery at Bally's Hotel Casino in Rhode Island.

The Milford Police arrested three suspects in connection to a robbery and assault of a 21-year-old male. The victim was attacked by multiple individuals, and the suspects are facing serious charges.