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.

Boston is preparing for a major snowstorm expected to hit over the weekend, with forecasts of very cold temperatures and significant snow accumulation.

'90s alternative rock band Sugar announces their "Love You Even Still 2026 World Tour," their first in over 30 years, and releases a new track produced by Butch Vig. They will donate part of the proceeds to LGBTQ+ organizations.

A Salem Police Officer was hit by a car during a drug investigation. The suspect, Lucas David Fulcar-Bautista, has been arrested and faces multiple charges.

Mayor Michelle Wu declared a cold emergency in Boston due to extreme cold and wind chills forecasted. Warming centers will open and residents are advised on safety and heating system maintenance.

The MBTA has extended the Blue Line weekend suspension from Bowdoin to Orient Heights due to cold weather affecting the infrastructure, with shuttle buses and free ferries as alternatives.

New Hampshire man, James Carpentier, was arrested after a standoff with police over a domestic violence order.

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has announced a plan to reduce utility bills, with electric bills cut by 25% and gas by 10% for February and March, funded by the state. However, these are deferrals to be recollected later.

Patrick Clancy filed a wrongful death lawsuit against medical professionals, alleging their negligent care contributed to his wife's mental decline and the strangulation of their three children.

The Boston Police Department alerts public of a surge in early morning commercial burglaries, urging businesses to secure their premises and requesting community help to provide any information.

Two men were arrested in New Bedford following an assault and firearms discovery. They were charged with multiple offenses, including illegal possession of a firearm. Police praised the effective response leading to the arrests.

Massachusetts AG Campbell leads a coalition of 21 attorneys general to maintain an injunction against a Trump policy that could bar international students from the U.S.