Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has appointed Kathy Henry as Chair and Asha Santos and Mark Shaughnessy as Vice Chairs of the Judicial Nominating Commission.

Worcester Police arrested a man for carrying an illegal firearm and possessing drugs with intent to distribute after responding to a call on Pleasant Street.

The Lawrence Police Department seeks public help in finding a missing juvenile, sharing a post on Facebook with contact information while respecting privacy laws.

Concerts by Shakira and Jason Aldean with Brooks & Dunn at Fenway Park were canceled due to structural issues with the stage, leaving fans disappointed. Safety concerns prompted the cancellations, and refunds are being processed.

A 70-year-old VA Medical Center physician faces charges for child pornography offenses, following a CyberTip about explicit files uploaded to his account.

Boston Police celebrated Haitian Heritage Month with the Mattapan Haitian community, engaging in conversation, singing, and dancing at a "Coffee with a Cop" event.

Boston is set to experience variable weather, with a chance of showers today, heavier rain and thunderstorms tonight and Saturday, and a mostly sunny Sunday with a chance of morning showers. Brighter, warmer conditions are expected next week.

Boston sees a 38% reduction in opioid-related deaths in 2024, with significant declines among Black and Latinx men. The city attributes the drop to community efforts, naloxone distribution, and expanded healthcare partnerships.

The Healey-Driscoll Administration launches a health equity initiative in Massachusetts to improve maternal and cardiometabolic health in Brockton, Lawrence, and Lowell.

Boston Police arrested John Huddleston following a non-fatal stabbing incident at Massachusetts General Hospital. He faces charges and is set for arraignment.

Five individuals linked to the MBTA face charges for allegedly falsifying Red Line track inspection records, including four ex-employees and one current staffer.

Methuen Police arrested a Rhode Island woman for fentanyl trafficking in a CVS lot after responding to a report of her unresponsive in a car. She faces significant charges with a $250,000 bail.

The Southbridge Police collaborated with the Charlton Police K9 unit to arrest Earl Kendricks and seize over 500 grams of suspected cocaine from his apartment. Kendricks faces trafficking charges.