Police responded to unfounded active shooter reports in Norwell, instigated by an accidental alert and reports of "loud bangs," prompting building lockdowns and a comprehensive search, with no threat found.

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey proposes reforms to the state's Right to Shelter law, aiming to refine eligibility and enhance security checks for the state's shelter system.

Worcester police arrested two after a traffic stop led to drug charges, including trafficking, following the discovery of Methamphetamine and Fentanyl.

West Bridgewater Police arrested 24-year-old Davi Borges Dos Santos for possession and distribution of child pornography, following a tip from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children.

Boston is expecting calm weather before a mix of rain and snow hits over the weekend, followed by a colder start to next week with mild snow accumulation and a potential polar vortex-induced cold snap.

MIT researchers have proposed a new model of how memory is stored in the brain, involving cooperation between place and grid cells in encoding episodic memories.

Boston Police Academy welcomes Recruit Class 65-25, focusing on diversity, including 29% women, and recruits with multi-language skills and international backgrounds, aligning with the "30/30 Pledge."

Sebastien Bejin of Lynn, part of a drug trafficking group, pleaded guilty to distributing controlled substances. His sentencing is scheduled for May 1, 2025.

Authorities arrested Derek Ford for several break-ins at ATMs and cash registers in Boston, following a joint police investigation. He faces charges in Dorchester District Court.

Raymond B. Melanson III was arrested by law enforcement in Boston for a January shooting in Revere, MA. He faces charges including Assault with Intent to Kill and is due in Chelsea District Court.

Firefighters battled a house fire in Quincy, MA, exacerbated by severe hoarding, which made accessing and extinguishing the flames challenging. No injuries were reported.

Massachusetts State Police are investigating an unattended death onboard a Paris-Boston Air France flight. A passenger died despite a doctor's in-flight intervention.

Willie Duke was arrested by Springfield police for a series of armed robberies. Police used R-TAC data to locate and apprehend him after a vehicle and foot chase.