A former Suffolk County jail officer pleaded guilty to wire fraud for defrauding buyers by posing as a law enforcement official in a vehicle sale scam.

Boston faces a mix of weather conditions, including fog, a chance of rain, and possible thunderstorms this weekend, with a volatile forecast into next week, featuring a cold, rainy coastal storm.

A Worcester taxi driver was hospitalized after a fare dispute on Bancroft Street led to him being assaulted with a weapon. The suspect, Daniel Burrows, was arrested on charges including assault and battery.

Massachusetts rejects a 7.1% workers' compensation rate hike, saving businesses $80M, following an earlier cut saving $87M, amidst efforts to ease economic strains.

LEGO opened a new hub in Boston's Back Bay, relocating from Connecticut. The company offered relocation or support to its Connecticut staff and is investing in community and education projects in Boston.

ICE Boston denies false rumors about targeting nannies in parks and playgrounds, emphasizing their focus elsewhere and condemning scare tactics that put officers at risk.

A Cape Cod officer was injured after a crash while responding to an overdose call. The officer was taken to the hospital; the other driver was unharmed. An investigation is ongoing.

A female kidnapping victim was safely rescued and the male captor surrendered after a standoff in Holyoke, with police safely evacuating the area and charging the captor with multiple crimes.

John Baglio, a music teacher, was severely slashed in an unprovoked attack outside Tufts Medical Center in Boston. Suspect Wilfredo Burgos has been arrested and charged.

Massachusetts officials warn of a social media challenge causing laptop fires by inserting metal into ports. Over 14 incidents reported, urging parent-educator intervention.

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey's administration caps patient deductibles and co-pays to align with medical inflation rate, limiting cost increases in the healthcare sector.

Trevor Jones of Everett pleaded guilty to sex trafficking four victims, using drugs to exert control. His sentencing is scheduled for August 12, 2025.

Dudley Police responded to a non-credible social media threat at a school; the situation was quickly contained and safety assured.