UMass Amherst received a $50 million donation from former Apple executive Daniel J. Riccio Jr., leading to the engineering school's renaming in his honor.

Boston police arrested James Kearse for multiple firearm charges after a break-in downtown. He was caught entering a property and a loaded gun was found nearby.

Southbridge Police arrested 28-year-old Samson J. Normandin on drug and firearm charges after months of investigation targeting a local drug distribution hub.

Chelsea High School and Mary C. Burke Elementary Complex held active shooter drills with students, first responders, and regional police to prepare for potential real-life school shooting incidents.

Two Massachusetts women arrested for drug trafficking in Boston's Mass and Cass area, facing charges including fentanyl trafficking and a Class B substance distribution.

Boston's weather today brings alternating partly sunny skies and a chance of isolated showers post-2pm, with a high of 77 degrees and a 20% chance of precipitation.

Two suspects are charged after a shots-fired incident in New Bedford, with 22-year-old Adilson Moreno facing assault and firearm charges, and 31-year-old Ariana Santos also arrested. Police seek public information on the case.

Boston Police Department (BPD) celebrates National Police Woman Day, highlighting achievements and strides of female officers, and the department's progress, especially through the 30x30 Pledge to increase women recruits.

Massachusetts AG secured a nearly $4 million judgment against the ex-CEO of Boston Sports Club for unfairly charging members during COVID-19 closures.

Boston's weather remains sunny, peaking at 71 degrees with a warm weekend ahead. A modest 30% chance of Sunday showers exists. Despite recent rain, New England's fall foliage may be less vibrant due to ongoing drought conditions.

Governor Healey declared a state of emergency in Boxford, MA, due to water outages affecting Andrews Farm, with intervention by the Department of Public Utilities underway.

Twelve individuals were apprehended in Holyoke during a law enforcement operation involving multiple agencies, targeting drug trafficking and warrant-related arrests.

The Boston Police Department's H.O.P.E. Taekwondo program aims to build confidence and discipline in youth, promoting community engagement between officers and residents.