Massachusetts' highest court ruled that a woman did not commit a crime by choosing not to euthanize her terminally ill dog, aligning with an 1835 state law on animal cruelty.

A man was airlifted to a hospital with severe injuries after a stabbing in Milford; police are investigating the incident with no suspects yet identified.

The Springfield Police are seeking public help to locate 14-year-old runaway Aiana Dominguez, who has been intermittently in touch but hasn't disclosed her whereabouts.

Braintree Police nabbed three individuals from an organized theft ring known for high-tech burglary methods after a failed June break-in and July 11 surveillance operation.

A pane of glass fell from TD Garden in Boston, with no injuries reported. The incident may have been caused by extreme heat, prompting concerns about pedestrian safety near high-rise buildings.

Kenneth Demosthene pled guilty to armed robberies of USPS workers, stealing keys to mailboxes, in a case highlighting increased assaults on postal employees.

Boston Police confiscated nine mopeds in a crackdown on illegal vehicle presence in Downtown Crossing's pedestrian zone, issuing citations and emphasizing pedestrian safety.

Boston faces intense heat with a forecasted high of 96 degrees. The National Weather Service issues a heat advisory while NBC Boston predicts relief with cooler temperatures and lower humidity by the weekend.

Mark Gagne from Cushing, Maine, is charged with hindering apprehension and corpse abuse linked to a death probe.

A water main break in North Andover caused disruptions and led officials to warn against using brown water. Repairs and road closures were necessary as crews worked on the damaged pipe. Residents were advised to avoid using the discolored water.

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey extends the state government hiring freeze until October to ensure a strong fiscal position for FY2025, despite some recent improvements in the budget outlook.

Vermont State Police shot a man during a confrontation in Burke; he was hospitalized. Details are sparse, with identities withheld and a press briefing announced.

A man in New Hampshire was arrested after a high-speed motorcycle chase with speeds up to 158 mph, facing multiple charges including felony reckless conduct.