A woman led Webster police on a high-speed chase, resulting in her arrest for multiple violations, including operating a vehicle with a suspended license.

Police in Springfield arrested four after seizing illegal firearms, including a "Ghost Gun," following a call about an armed fight on Worthington Street.

An infant on Martha's Vineyard developed severe symptoms of the rare Powassan virus after a tick bite. With 24 cases in the US this year, experts advise prevention as there's no treatment or vaccine.

Massachusetts awards $3.3M in literacy grants to support English arts instruction for students in grades 4-12, aiming to enhance the use and evaluation of instructional materials.

Two women were arrested in Maynard, MA, for running a prostitution ring at Asian Spa after a multi-agency investigation found evidence of the operation.

Boston Police arrested three suspects for drug trafficking in Roxbury and Brighton, seizing narcotics and making arrests after executing a search warrant.

A truck crashed into a building in East Boston, leading to a technical rescue by firefighters. Four residents were displaced, the driver was hospitalized, and engineers are assessing the damages.

Ismael Maysonet, a Southbridge man involved in drug trafficking, was sentenced to 15 years in prison, with an additional five-year supervised release.

Improving air quality in Boston as haze lifts, with NBC Boston forecasting clearer skies and a warm-up, while the National Weather Service predicts sunny conditions with temperatures nearing 90 degrees.

A hazardous materials response to a sheen on New Hampshire's Powwow River determined it was from natural causes, not harmful to the public. Further tests are ongoing to ensure there's no petroleum.

MIT and Duke researchers used machine learning to identify ferrocene-based mechanophores for stronger plastics, potentially extending product lifetimes and reducing waste.

Hanover Police report a series of vehicle break-ins tied to the "Felony Lane Gang," with two suspects arrested following the crimes around Merchants Row Mall.

Boston Police arrested two individuals for firearm and drug offenses near Massachusetts Avenue and Albany Street. A loaded firearm, heroin, and crack cocaine were seized.