Gabrielle Wolohojian has been approved by the Massachusetts Governor's Council for a seat on the state Supreme Judicial Court, despite previous romantic ties with Governor Maura Healey.

A man pleaded guilty to leading an oxycodone distribution ring in Massachusetts and is facing up to 20 years in prison.

A multi-vehicle crash on I-95 in New Hampshire caused one fatality and traffic delays. Authorities are investigating and advise alternative travel routes.

Troy Gray, a former Massachusetts educator, pled not guilty to multiple child sexual assault charges and was ordered to avoid minors and contact with the alleged victim.

Embattled Brockton Superintendent Mike Thomas was put on paid leave after attempting to rescind his retirement during a contentious meeting addressing school violence and a $14 million budget deficit.

A man, Foster Krupa, is accused of carjacking and arson, including setting fire to the historic Carey Mansion in Newport, RI, resulting in an array of charges.

A boiler malfunction at UP Academy Dorchester caused a scare and evacuation due to a possible gas leak. One employee was hospitalized, and students were checked but no injuries were reported. Classes resumed after 30 minutes.

Massachusetts businessman Stephen Schofield is sentenced to nine months in prison for a million-dollar tax fraud, with orders to pay $1,051,000 in restitution to the IRS.

A man was arrested on drug charges after a routine traffic stop by the Gang Unit uncovered a large amount of cocaine and fentanyl. Details remain limited as the investigation continues.

A study suggests high-stress jobs in medicine may lead to slightly shorter pregnancies and lower birth weights compared to less stressful professions.

The Boston Police Department warns of increased break-ins in Brighton and advises residents to improve home security by locking up and adding motion-sensor lights and alarms. They seek help identifying a person of interest related to these incidents.

Springfield police arrested Aidan Stone and seized an illegal dirt bike after he and others rode hazardously on Main Street, nearly causing an accident with a tractor-trailer. Stone faces multiple charges.

Brighton police officers took local children to Middlesex Superior Court as part of a community engagement initiative to educate them on legal procedures.