John Krasinski is named People's Sexiest Man Alive for 2024, succeeding Patrick Dempsey, and discusses the honor on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert."

Joseph Correa of Lawrence pled guilty to drug trafficking, firearms offenses, and money laundering in a federal Boston court. Sentencing is set for March 5, 2025.

A fire in Hyannis, Massachusetts, destroyed several businesses in a plaza, including the Brazilian Resource Center which provides important services to the local community.

Boston Police District E-5 officers engaged in community building by sharing coffee and conversation with West Roxbury seniors at the Boston Lodge of Elks.

A woman in Queens is charged in a retail theft ring for stealing fragrances from an Ulta store and has pleaded not guilty, with her bail set at $100,000.

An armed robbery in Billerica led to a soft lockdown at a nearby elementary school; police are investigating with no immediate threat to the school reported.

Brockton City Council approves ordinances banning public sleeping, camping, and loitering, aimed to address homelessness and public safety, prompting debate over the measures' efficacy and humanity.

The Worcester Police Department has appealed for public help in locating a suspect, Lino Menjivar, connected to an April 13th homicide, providing several anonymous tip channels.

A fire in Southbridge displaced 30 residents but caused no injuries; it is being investigated for arson due to a video of a suspect and the fast spread of the flames.

The Andover Police Department seeks public assistance regarding a carjacking on Rt. 133 and an earlier road rage incident, asking witnesses to contact them with any information.

The State Ethics Commission alleges Norfolk Sheriff's official, Thomas Brady, violated conflict of interest laws by having subordinate staff do free plumbing work at his home.

Firefighters battled a third-alarm fire on 10 Weyonoke Street in Dorchester, using ground ladders for venting and containing the blaze. The cause is under investigation.

Boston police wrestled a loaded gun from Dwan Allison during an altercation on Blue Hill Ave. in Mattapan, resulting in Allison's arrest for firearm offenses.