The Stoneham Fire Department controlled a two-alarm fire in an apartment complex, rescuing a trapped resident and assisting another with burn injuries; 14 residents were displaced. The cause is under investigation.

A Hyde Park woman faces charges for threatening a prosecutor during her son's arraignment, resulting in intimidation and civil rights violation charges.

A 57-year-old Lawrence woman was sentenced to probation for fentanyl distribution charges, avoiding the 51-month prison term recommended by the government.

Massachusetts National Guard Master Sergeant faces federal charges for possession and distribution of child pornography, with evidence of over 300 images and videos, some involving infants.

A Massachusetts man was sentenced to 10 years for a drug scheme involving counterfeit pills laced with fentanyl and meth.

A dump truck crashed into The Collective Co. in Scituate after brake failure, causing damage but no injuries. Charges against the driver may be filed. The business owner, Rachel Meyers, plans to reopen soon with community support.

A pedestrian was injured after a bus crashed into the Fitchburg Transportation Center; he was airlifted with serious injuries. The accident caused transit delays and is under investigation.

Firefighters in Plymouth quickly extinguished a wind-driven garage fire, preventing damage to nearby homes, with no injuries or displacements reported.

A Massachusetts teachers' strike results in financial penalties for unions, legal complaints, and disruption for students, especially those with special needs, with ongoing negotiations and community challenges.

Everett and Malden Police Departments investigate alleged prostitution in local businesses and a home, executing search warrants without making arrests, as part of an ongoing, confidential investigation.

The Cambridge MA Fire Department contained a hazardous materials incident at a lab on Portland St., supported by multiple emergency units and local police. No long-term risks reported; updates are on social media.

The Massachusetts Supreme Court ruled that initial hearings for clients tied to a sex scandal will be public, reinforcing transparency in the judicial process.

A fire at a Greenfield home resulted in one death and one person injured. The incident is under investigation by several departments, with further details to come.