Springfield Police are seeking public assistance to locate missing 12-year-old Avianna Diaz, who was last seen early Friday morning in the Plainfield Street area.

Cambridge City Councilor Paul Toner is implicated in a greater Boston area brothel bust, with his lawyer Tim Flaherty and Cambridge Mayor Denise Simmons advocating for due process.

A Cape Cod man, Thomas Hayes, was indicted for manslaughter and assault after he allegedly pushed his mother, leading to her death from a head injury and broken neck.

A missing New Hampshire woman, Margaret Hammersley, 73, was found dead in Forge Pond, Westford, Massachusetts, after an extensive search by local authorities.

Worcester PD's Vice Squad arrested four people, including Michael Hoose Sr., during a drug bust that yielded 650 bags of fentanyl and $226,430 in cash. Hoose Sr. faces trafficking and bribery charges.

New Hampshire man faces federal charges for trafficking firearms into Massachusetts, with law enforcement making the arrest following undercover operations.

Boston's weekend weather features sunny skies with a cold front bringing brief showers, Sunday's chilly breezes, and potential Monday morning snow turning to rain. The upcoming week promises seasonable temperatures and mostly sunny days.

The White House criticized Mayor Wu of Boston after her address, claiming she supports "violent criminal illegal immigrants," but Wu rebutted, citing Boston's safety and cooperation with law enforcement.

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu launches "A Place to Thrive", an Anti-Displacement Action Plan with initiatives to stabilize the community against displacement due to the city's growth.

A man attempted to lure a Holyoke High School student into his vehicle. Police arrested the suspect, finding drugs and an illegal firearm. The student report and a school resource officer were pivotal in the swift response.

The NTSB urges evaluations of bridge vulnerabilities following a deadly collapse in Baltimore, including in Massachusetts, where three bridges require assessments for ship strike risks.

Boston Police District B-2 and Bureau of Community Engagement officers joined Roxbury seniors for "Coffee & Bingo with a Cop" to foster community relations.

A Salem man died in a two-vehicle crash on I-293 in Manchester, NH. John Vangelder was ejected from his truck and died; James Drago was unharmed. Lanes were closed but later reopened. Witnesses are asked to contact NH State Police.