Mass. public sector retirees celebrate signing of Social Security Fairness Act
Current and former public sector workers in Massachusetts are hailing the passage of the Social Security Fairness Act.
Auditor finds inadequate training at Massachusetts police academies
An audit of the academies responsible for training every police officer in Massachusetts found an inadequate curriculum and shoddy record keeping.
Display collapses on kids, families after balloon drop mishap in Peabody
Several children were hurt when a display collapsed during a New Year's Eve event for kids in Massachusetts.
Middlesex introduces training for corrections officers to manage stress
One Massachusetts county has introduced new training to help corrections officers manage stress and regulate their emotions.
More than 500 children receive toys at Framingham "Shop with a Cop" event
Hundreds of kids and police officers from the MetroWest area and beyond converged on the Framingham Walmart for the annual "Shop with a Cop" event.
Arrest made 32 years after alleged murder-for-hire in Cambridge
Edward Watson has been charged with killing Michelle Miller 32 years ago in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Boston oil spill came from storm drain, affecting 40 birds, officials say
Preliminary findings suggest that the oil that leaked into Boston's Muddy River from Leverett Pond in Brookline came from a storm drain, according to the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs.
Brockton firefighters point out dangers of squatting after vacant building fires
The Brockton Fire Department is shedding light on the dangers of squatting after two city buildings went up in flames in the last week.
Video shows United passenger on alleged racist rant against family
A family from Massachusetts says they were the victims of a racist tirade by a stranger on a United Airlines bus last week.
Consumers wonder how Trump's tariff proposal could impact Massachusetts
President-elect Donald Trump is vowing to raise tariffs on Canadian, Mexican and Chinese goods, which is likely to mean higher prices for consumers, according to an MIT economist.
Staffing issues leave Pepperell fire station empty for one night
Staffing issues at the Pepperell Fire Department came to a head Sunday night, when the fire station was completely empty after 5 p.m.
Police seek 2 suspects in fake Boston lottery scam
Boston police are looking for two suspects in connection with a larceny scheme that took place on November 8.
Dozens of officers accused of bypassing mandatory online training
The state of Massachusetts is investigating dozens of police officers accused of bypassing mandatory training requirements.
Moulton says he stands by comments on trans athletes
Rep. Seth Moulton is defending controversial remarks that he made about transgender athletes.
Illegal crossings at northern U.S. border continue to skyrocket
Illegal crossings have continued to skyrocket with roughly 19,000 people arrested in fiscal year 2024.