An on-duty Uxbridge police officer died in a crash while assisting another driver on Route 146. The officer's identity is withheld pending family notification.

The US Court of Appeals upheld a ruling preventing Trump Administration cuts to NIH research funds, with Massachusetts AG Campbell pledging to defend residents' health.

Massachusetts is considering a bill to limit driving mileage to reduce emissions, despite concerns about its impact on rural residents and inconsistencies with lawmakers' own travel stipends.

The Springfield Police FIU seized five illegal firearms during a search that led to multiple arrests and drug recovery, following a high recovery rate in 2025.

Boston's weather forecast includes a shift from cloudy and rainy conditions to sunnier skies midweek, with a warming trend that suggests a "January thaw." Rain is likely again towards the weekend.

Barry Howze has been indicted for allegedly raping another patient at Boston Medical Center's ER and faces additional charges, including witness intimidation.

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.