Adrian Corniel De La Cruz pleaded guilty to the 2021 murder of Edward Javier and received a life sentence, with parole possible after 19 years. He also admitted to assaulting officers while in custody.

Charlestown police arrested Brian Murat for firearm and drug violations after a traffic stop where they discovered a firearm and crack cocaine in his possession.

Massachusetts' Healey-Driscoll Administration awarded $3 million in grants to TMAs for projects reducing car reliance and improving air quality and mobility.

A New Bedford man, Joseph Smith, admitted to stealing over $450,000 in disability benefits from a veteran with ALS and pleaded guilty to theft and conspiracy charges.

Boston Police seek public help to identify an individual involved in a recent aggravated assault at a Roxbury McDonald's, where a suspect threw French fries at a victim.

Boston forecasts suggest rain and potential thunderstorms with a 60% chance of precipitation, transitioning to a sunny Friday. Hurricane Helene threatens Florida, not affecting New England.

Trader Joe's confirms an expansion in Massachusetts with a new store opening in Milford, aiming to launch within 2024 and participate in the Neighborhood Shares program.

"Project Skydrop" combines hiking and codebreaking, as participants search for a hidden $26,000 golden trophy in the Northeast that also unlocks a Bitcoin wallet.

A 17-year-old student, Freddy Espinal, died after a medical emergency at his high school wrestling practice in Peabody. Grief counselors and comfort dogs are at the school, and a GoFundMe for the family has raised $43,000.

An 18-year-old is charged with murdering a 17-year-old in Taunton, MA. The suspect was also charged with carrying an illegal gun and will be arraigned in court.

Two brothers, Nick and Nika Ashtar-Zadeh, from Dracut will plead guilty to wire fraud for running a deceptive online cosmetics sales scheme, causing significant losses to a cosmetic company.

Lawrence Police are seeking help to locate a missing juvenile, urging the public to provide any relevant information.

Swampscott chiropractor Ilan Amar pleaded guilty to indecent assault and battery, and lewdness, receiving a sentence with a mandatory two years in prison and probation terms.