A Massachusetts man pleaded guilty to his role in an East Coast prostitution ring involving high-end brothels and money laundering, facing up to 25 years in prison.

A student at Fitchburg's Goodrich Academy was charged with assault after stabbing a peer; the school was locked down and security measures have been increased.

MIT researchers have developed battery-free wearable devices small enough to attach to individual cells, potentially aiding in the treatment and monitoring of conditions like multiple sclerosis.

Boston Police officers joined a competitive archery event with Charlestown women to strengthen community ties, supported by BCYF and the Parks Department.

MBTA Green Line commuters experienced a disturbance as a man assaulted passengers. No victims reported, but the man was arrested on outstanding warrants.

Boston police in District E-18 hosted a Pumpkin Painting Party for children, combining fun, safety lessons, and community bonding ahead of Halloween trick-or-treating.

Manchester police are seeking 25-year-old Analeysa Pringle for a non-fatal stabbing originally mistaken for a dog bite. The incident took place on October 26, 2024.

Nine men are arrested in a drug bust involving fentanyl, methamphetamine, and cocaine trafficking from Massachusetts to Maine, facing serious charges.

The Quincy Police are looking for Zahara Abdul-Shafi, a 15-year-old runaway last seen in North Quincy. She's 5'7", 120 lbs, with brown hair, brown eyes, and has piercings.

Worcester PD arrested Daniel Bell, 45, for drug distribution and additional charges after he was found with substances believed to be crack cocaine and suboxone.

Antonio M. Strong from the Chicago area was sentenced to nearly 3 years in prison for participating in a wire fraud conspiracy. He pled guilty to conspiracy and wire fraud counts.

Boston experiences unusually warm Halloween with temperatures up to 80 degrees, followed by a windy week and a chilly weekend, with a warming trend returning post-Election Day.

A study found a decline in bariatric surgeries amid a rise in anti-obesity drug use among privately insured adults, with calls for improved obesity treatment access.