Webster Police and EMS revived an unconscious man at the Swinging Chicken Saloon, using CPR and an AED before transporting him to UMASS University Hospital.

Massachusetts reports a rise in payroll jobs for the third month, although unemployment also increased slightly to 4.8%. The Healey-Driscoll administration is focusing on workforce development.

Massachusetts introduces the First Peoples First Stewards Children's Library to share Native American authors at DCR sites, highlighting Indigenous histories and stewardship.

Cambridge increases parking fines by $10 to improve parking turnover and fund city initiatives starting February 1, 2026.

Broadway In Boston announces the 2026-27 season lineup, featuring "Operation Mincemeat," "The Phantom of the Opera," and "Maybe Happy Ending," among other shows. Subscriptions are now available.

US mayors form coalition against a surge of federal agents in Minneapolis-St. Paul, arguing it's unconstitutional and back Minnesota's lawsuit seeking to halt their deployment.

Worcester Police arrested a 43-year-old man, Michael Lobo, for car theft on Homestead Avenue. He did not resist and was confirmed by footage to be involved. He faces multiple charges.

Governor Maura Healey of Massachusetts has proposed a budget that includes a $1.2 billion investment over four years for municipal transportation projects, along with a new infrastructure repair program called FAIR.

Eric Barnes Jr. was arrested in Dorchester after a traffic stop led to the discovery of a loaded gun in his car; he faces multiple firearm-related charges.

Mayor Michelle Wu launched the Madison Park Co-op Initiative in Boston to offer vocational students from Madison Park Tech Vocational High School paid co-op roles in city departments.

Shannon E. Wilson, 44, of Plymouth, faces multiple charges after prosecutors allege she used fake identities and falsely claimed terminal illness and death to mislead courts and avoid legal consequences.

Manchester authorities are asking for public assistance in identifying a Ford Super Duty truck involved in a hit-and-run that damaged a community building and utility pole, resulting in an estimated $20,000 in damages.

Boston completes its first environmental sensor network, delivering air quality and climate data to assist city planners and activists in addressing environmental issues.