A magnet fisher found live military ordnance in the Charles River, leading to a controlled detonation by authorities and no reported threats to public safety.

A five-alarm fire in Chelsea, Massachusetts required a dramatic rescue of two firefighters, with no serious injuries reported among residents or firefighters.

A New York man was convicted by a Boston federal jury for sex trafficking of a minor and forced labor, facing a minimum of 15 years to life in prison.

A California woman was sentenced to 22 months in prison for her role in a fentanyl distribution scheme, after pleading guilty to distributing over 400 grams of the substance.

Two men from Worcester County were sentenced for trafficking contraband tobacco, evading over $2 million in taxes.

Boston Police issued an alert for missing teenager Taliah McDonald-Francis, last seen in Cambridge on February 28, and urge the public to provide any information on her whereabouts.

Boston is set for a rainy weekend with showers beginning in the afternoon and continuing overnight, impacting local water levels and promising a wet start to March.

Juan Gracia-Rodriguez was arrested for attempting to burglarize a property on Beacon Street, Boston, and is facing charges including breaking and entering.

A car was impaled by a metal gate at an MBTA station in Ashland, MA, with no injuries reported. The cause is unknown, and more information is pending.

The Massachusetts Senate passed the "Healthy Youth Act" to update sex ed curriculum with lessons on gender identity, LGBTQ+ health, and consent, despite past failures in the House and opposition from conservative groups.

The U.S. Postal Service is considering moving part of its Brockton, MA operations to Providence, RI, as part of its "Delivering for America" plan, amidst concerns over potential delays and downsizing.

Playa Bowls opens a new location in Wellesley, offering its signature beach-themed acai and pitaya bowls, joining the chain's extensive nationwide presence.

Rebecca Bartholomew of Hyannis was sentenced to three years in prison for her involvement in a fentanyl trafficking operation in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.