The Boston Police Department warns of couriers being used in scams targeting older adults, where perpetrators pose as officials to steal money and valuables. They advise the public to be cautious and report any incidents to authorities.

One person died in an Oakham, Massachusetts house fire, with freezing conditions affecting firefighting efforts. Fire crews, assisted by neighboring departments, battled the blaze as an investigation into its cause began.

A Boston teen, Addonis Reed, faces charges after an incident at State Street MBTA station where he threw a man's suitcase onto the tracks, causing an explosion. His bail is set at $10,000, and he's banned from MBTA stations pending trial.

Massachusetts expands its no-cost early literacy tutoring to 84 more elementary schools, supported by $3.9 million, emphasizing help for K-3 students.

Springfield Police arrested a 31-year-old man, Willie Woods Jr., after a disturbance with a firearm. Woods faces multiple charges, including carrying and possessing a high-capacity firearm without a license.

Daniel Rodriguez is charged with sex trafficking in multiple states by the U.S. Attorney's Office in Massachusetts.

A vehicle theft and crash in Cambridge led to the arrest of David Powell for multiple charges, including operating a stolen vehicle and causing injury.

Boston's weather turns turbulent with clouds today, light snow tonight, and a mild Thursday before an arctic front hits Friday, followed by a potential major winter storm impacting the Northeast over the weekend.

A Southbridge officer was hurt, and a dog killed during a drug arrest. Felix Resto was apprehended with narcotics; Angel Guzman was also detained on warrants.

Cambridge invites residents to City Budget Walk Throughs to understand city finances and encourage public participation, with two sessions in February.

During a routine traffic stop, Holyoke Police seized narcotics and a weapon, detaining a man for multiple charges including drug possession and carrying a dangerous weapon.

Kevin Denis, who was jailed for a 1994 murder in Dorchester, has been granted parole, reflecting new sentencing perspectives by the Massachusetts Parole Board.

The Massachusetts DPU has saved electric customers money by approving 47 Municipal Aggregation Plans, with participants expecting savings of $2.36 to $18.60 monthly until July 2026. These plans also exceed the state's Renewable Portfolio Standard.