A Marlborough school bus driver, Derek Thistle, faces charges including child rape after an incident involving a minor and inappropriate conduct during a FaceTime call.

Boston's weekend weather features a sunny Saturday with cool breezes, a cloudy Sunday with possible afternoon rain, followed by a warmup on Monday and Tuesday with chances of showers and high temperatures in the mid-70s.

UMass Amherst is conducting a study on self-care and anti-racist advocacy among women of color in academia, led by professors Childs and Swanier, with ethical oversight and a confidential survey process.

Governor Healey and Lieutenant Governor Driscoll of Massachusetts launch a campaign to promote the Affordable Homes Act and address housing affordability in the state.

Springfield police arrested Rafael Rodriguez with cocaine and a loaded gun; he faces multiple charges, including previous violent/drug crime violations.

A Boston man with prior convictions was sentenced to over six years for illegal firearm possession related to a case from 2020 involving a loaded gun found during a traffic stop.

Boston Police officers from District D-14 are engaging with local teens at the Jackson Mann Community Center to enhance communication and community safety in Brighton/Allston.

The Boston Police Department initiated the 'Coffee with a Cop' series, engaging with seniors over coffee at the East Boston Senior Center to foster community relations.

A daytime shooting in Boston's Dorchester area left one person hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, sparking community concern; no suspects were arrested.

Chelsea apartment building evacuated due to carbon monoxide alarm; no injuries reported, and investigation ongoing for the cause of the gas detection.

Moody's upgrades Metropolitan Highway System’s Senior Revenue Bonds to Aa3, indicating stable outlook and financial confidence in Massachusetts Department of Transportation.

Brandon Delgado was arrested for drug trafficking and illegal gun possession; police seized cocaine and a revolver from his home after an investigation.

Massachusetts authorities activated an emergency system under Dr. Gregg Meyer's leadership to ensure continuity of healthcare amidst Steward Health Care's financial issues.