Emergency crews responded to a significant gas leak on W. Elm St. in Brockton, with residents advised to avoid the area as repairs were conducted. No injuries were reported.

A teacher at Mel King South End Community School was hospitalized after being attacked by a student with a chair. The incident is under investigation and has prompted discussions about school safety.

Michael Belous is indicted for the murder of his mother, Elena Vainer, after a violent altercation in his home in Lowell. He is held without bail and faces a next court hearing on January 23.

A 75-year-old man died following a four-vehicle crash in Lakeville, Massachusetts, with an ongoing investigation.

A forecast warns of cold fronts and storm systems in Boston, bringing mixed precipitation, strong winds, and chilly temperatures, with potential impacts on travel and outdoor activities.

Rashad Diggs, a 37-year-old from Haverhill, was arrested for possessing a "ghost gun" with ammo. Facing federal charges, he could get up to 15 years in prison if convicted.

Steven Kostorizos was arrested by Springfield Police for allegedly slashing Mayor Sarno's car tires and other vandalism acts. He faces charges and awaits arraignment.

Firefighters in Lawrence, MA rescued a person from a third-floor during a house fire, with two others hospitalized. 15 residents were displaced, and the cause is under investigation.

A credit card skimmer was found at Boston's Prudential Center Star Market. Local authorities and the store are investigating the incident to protect customer data.

A Swansea man faces DUI charges after a wrong-way crash on Route 118, which left a 20-year-old severely injured.

A Lawrence man, Melvin Antonio Perez Medina, received 64 months in prison for conspiring to traffic fentanyl, following a guilty plea on multiple charges.

Armed career criminal Tony Evans was arrested in Roxbury for carrying a loaded high-capacity firearm; he faces multiple charges including unlawful possession and intent to distribute.

The Massachusetts Attorney General fined Boston Market $104,000 for late wage payments and incomplete payroll records, part of a broader effort to enforce wage and hour laws.