Massachusetts invests $13M into its state university system to improve degree completion, providing support services and addressing financial barriers to help students graduate.

Boston prepares for traffic disruptions due to construction and events, including Tremont Street's closure for Holocaust Museum work, Fenway Fest, and continued closure of Canterbury Street Bridge.

Boston protesters rally for a second day against the ICE shooting of Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis, questioning the federal narrative of self-defense and claiming abuses of power.

New Hampshire authorities search for an escaped inmate, Marie C. Mitchell-Torres, last seen at a Chipotle. She is 5'2" with blond hair and blue eyes. The public is urged to contact law enforcement with any information.

A woman died in a house fire in Easton, MA; initially called for a medical issue, firefighters faced a surprise blaze that took two hours to control. The cause is under investigation.

Governor Healey of Massachusetts has announced a plan to invest $600 million in the ConnectorCare program to counteract the end of federal ACA tax credits and keep healthcare costs down for residents.

A Greenfield man, Nore Anthony Cruz, was arrested for targeting a local business twice and attempting to break into another, according to the Whitman Police Department.

Boston's forecast includes cloudy days with intermittent rain leading into the weekend, with a chance of light showers and gusty winds. Weather may impact weekend plans and the Patriots game.

Margot Douaihy is to launch her new book "Divine Ruin", offering a queer angle to crime fiction, with an event on January 12 in Somerville featuring a conversation with author Ana Reyes.

Webster man with 96 prior charges was arrested for fentanyl trafficking after a vehicle stop for a violation; he was found with drugs and driving on a suspended license.

A 14-year-old boy sustained a severe head injury after his moped collided with a car in Brookline, with early reports suggesting he ran a red light. He was not wearing a helmet and is being treated at Children's Hospital.

Over 150 animals were rescued from a property in Hadley, MA due to poor conditions including lack of food, water, and shelter, the MSPCA-Angell and local police reported.

The Boston Licensing Board found no violations by ICON nightclub related to the alcohol license after the death of a patron, requiring them to submit an emergency management plan.