MA Man Missing For Hours On Mt. Monadnock

The 20-year-old was left behind when he began "struggling with the pace of his companions."

Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus Detected In MA

The positive identification of the virus comes earlier in the year than usual.

51 Sugar Gliders From Puerto Rico Coming To MA For Adoption

This week, MSPCA-Angell's Nevins Farm's adoption center is taking in 51 sugar gliders.

Judge Declares Mistrial In Karen Read Case

Karen Read has been on trial over the 2022 death of her police officer boyfriend, John O'Keefe.

Nearly 40 MA Beaches Closed Due To High Bacteria

Here are the beaches closed for swimming due to unsafe bacteria levels as of Thursday afternoon.

Migrant Families Moving Into Former MA Prison-Turned-Shelter: Reports

A total of 21 families were placed at Bay State Correctional Center​, which was decommissioned in 2015, on its first day in operation.

Missing 1-Year-Old Boy From MA Found After Multi-State Investigation

The boy's mother picked up her son from his legal custodian last week and did not return, police said.

25 MA Beaches Closed Due To High Bacteria Levels

For weeks, a handful of beaches across the state have been closed due to excessive bacteria. But 25 closed beaches is a new high.

Former MA Senator Dean Tran Charged With Obstruction Of Justice

After a federal indictment on fraud charges in late 2023, former state senator Dean Tran is now being charged with obstruction.

Massachusetts 911 Outage Caused By Firewall, Officials Say

The statewide 911 interruption started around 1:15 p.m. Tuesday and lasted about two hours, Massachusetts officials said.

911 Restored In Massachusetts After Statewide Outage

Massachusetts residents lost 911 access for about two hours on Tuesday afternoon.

3 Found Dead In Wilbraham, Residents Should Avoid Scene: Reports

The deaths were reported near a home in Wilbraham, multiple outlets said.

MA Woman Buried Alive Under Thousands Of Pounds Of Dirt Shares Story

The accident occurred in August 2021, when Ashley Piccirlli, then 32, was packing gravel around a sewer pipe when suddenly the wall caved.

20 MA Beaches Closed Due To Excessive Bacteria Levels

The number of closed swimming beaches across the state jumped from eight Wednesday to 20 Thursday.

MA Crossing Guard Arrested Twice In One Day: Reports

The man was first accused of yelling at a woman stopped in her car at an intersection who sneezed and was looking for a tissue.

MA Teacher On Leave After 'Impromptu Mock Slave Auction' In Class

Both incidents occurred at a Southborough public school and involved the same fifth-grade teacher.

Several Buildings Of MA Horse Farm Destroyed In Fire

On Friday morning, Liberty-Belle's owner shared a Facebook post​ asking for happy stories of how the Templeton farm touched the community.

Missing Swimmer's Body Pulled From Massachusetts Pond

The swimmer's friend called 911 after they noticed that they were no longer visible around 250 feet from the shoreline near Barba's Point.

MA Man Attacked By Bear On Honeymoon Speaks Out

Shayne Burke​ was on his honeymoon with his wife in Wyoming when a mother bear with her cub attacked him, causing serious injuries.

MA Mother Of 2 Dies From Injuries In 'Heinous' Sexual Assault

A man suspected of approaching women from behind, beating and raping them now faces a murder charge after one woman died from her injuries.

MA's 'Bad Breath Rapist' Caught After Nearly 2 Decades On The Run

"His female companion, after 15 years of being together in California, never knew who he really was," according to police.

MA Man Seriously Injured In Bear Attack While Visiting Wyoming

The man was attacked by two bears during a visit to Grand Teton National Park on Sunday.

MA Man And His Brother Accused Of Stealing $25M In Cryptocurrency

The men "exploited the very integrity of the Ethereum blockchain," the Department of Justice said Wednesday.

Air Force Rescues MA Boy From Cruise Ship After Medical Emergency

Angela Bridges of Templeton said she is "touched by everyone’s care and worry" about her 12-year-old son Aidan.

Bear Drags MA Car Crash Victim From Vehicle: Police

Police said they arrived to find the body of Daniel Ducharme, 31, of South Hadley outside of the car with a bear nearby.

Body May Have Drifted From MA To CT In River: Reports

Authorities say the body had been in the water for an extended period of time, according to WVIT Channel 30.

Crash Ending To MA Police Chase Caught On Helicopter Camera

The chase finally came to an end when a stolen Lexus struck stop sticks that had been set up by police and crashed into another vehicle.

20 Safest Cities In Massachusetts In 2024: Report

Is your city among the safest in Massachusetts? See the rankings.

Crimewave: Vehicle Thefts Up 16% In Massachusetts

Lock your car, take your keys, say your prayers: vehicle thefts are up 16 percent in MA, according to a new report.

Clark Statement Celebrating the Biden Administration’s New Rule

Whip Clark Statement Celebrating the Biden Administration’s New Rule Closing the Gun Show Loophole

Earthquake Rattles MA After Magnitude 4.8 Temblor In NJ

Did you feel shaking around 10:30 a.m. Friday? A relatively large earthquake in New Jersay may be to blame.

Suspect To Be Charged In Abduction Of Massachusetts Boy, 3: Police

UPDATE: The boy was in the back seat of a stolen car that was found at a hotel in Connecticut, police say.

Multiple New England Colleges Soar Past $90K Annual Tuition: Report

That's well over double the average cost of tuition and fees at a private, nonprofit university.

6 Massachusetts Students Face Charges For Allegedly Holding Mock Slave Auctions On Snapchat

A group of eighth graders were allegedly holding mock slave auctions on Snapchat where White students could bid on two Black classmates.

Massachusetts To Pardon Misdemeanor Marijuana Convictions: Gov. Healey

Gov. Maura Healey's pardon of cannabis misdemeanors could help residents access jobs and housing more easily.

MA Blogger Turtleboy Released From Jail After New Indictments: Reports

Aidan Kearney was initially arrested in October on nine counts of witness intimidation of those involved in the prosecution of Karen Read.

MA Blogger Turtleboy Facing 2 New Charges: Reports

Aidan Timothy Kearney, better known as Turtleboy, has a media career that is among the most notorious in state history.

Accused Killer Brian Walshe Sentenced In Art Fraud Case

Walshe orchestrated a multi-year, multi-faceted scheme to defraud people who had an interest in paintings by Andy Warhol, officials said.

Coyote Mating Season In MA May Increase Human Conflicts: Experts

It's coyote mating season in Massachusetts. That means it's a good idea to mind your pets with about 12,000 wily canines statewide.

Deadly Listeria Outbreak Linked To Dairy Products Sold In MA

Some of the tainted products can be found at Whole Foods, health officials said.