Firefighters in Boston extinguished a major fire in a multi-family home on Forest St., with no reported injuries and ongoing investigations into the cause.

Boston Police arrested shoplifter Rafael Ramos for stealing over $2,000 worth of items from Sephora at the Prudential Mall, during a targeted operation against shoplifting.

Cory Alvarez was arrested and charged with the rape of a 15-year-old girl at a migrant shelter in Rockland, Massachusetts.

Boston Police Department's District D-14 officers support Special Olympians by transporting Green Academy students to compete, reflecting a positive community role.

A Sudbury bookkeeper, Christina Iannelli, was sentenced to two years in prison for embezzling over $180,000 from her employer, after pleading guilty to bank fraud.

The Boston Police Department warns of the risk of drink spiking with drugs like Rohypnol, GHB, and Ketamine, advising residents on safety precautions.

Boston's weather forecast includes a mix of clouds, sun, and possible showers, with temperatures in the 40s and 50s, affecting weekend plans and St. Patrick's Day events.

Mayor Michelle Wu secured new contracts for city workers in Boston, offering set dollar wage increases and benefits like sick leave for probationary employees, and an optional four-day work week for AFSCME members.

Six Massachusetts eighth-graders face charges for a racist 'mock slave auction' on Snapchat. They face multiple charges including threat to commit a crime, with two additionally charged with interference with civil rights.

Police used a Taser to arrest a combative individual in a Weymouth school parking lot; no students were harmed.

A man was critically injured in a carjacking attempt at a Haverhill hotel, with suspect Dexon Justabe facing multiple charges including armed carjacking and intent to murder. The investigation is ongoing.

A Massachusetts school bus driver was arrested for drunk driving with children on board, leading to the termination of the driver's employment and a statement from the school superintendent emphasizing student safety.

A 1-year-old boy died after being attacked by a mixed-breed dog in East Hartford, Connecticut, despite being taken to the hospital for treatment. Two dogs were removed from the home, and the incident is under investigation.