Massachusetts gas companies ordered to immediately reduce bills by 5%
The Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities has sent a letter to gas companies directing them to lower gas bills for March and April by 5%.
Accused gang members arrested in connection with murders
The feds allege the gang participated in a number of murders and attempted murders that wreaked havoc in Lynn and Lawrence.
Karen Read judge suddenly ends hearing, citing "grave concern"
The judge in the Karen Read case suddenly suspended a hearing after she said she got information that caused her "grave concern."
Ice melt is scarce this winter, "This season has been crazy"
Many sidewalks, driveways and parking lots are covered by ice in Massachusetts and stores are low on ice melt.
Mass. teachers' union under fire for alleged antisemitic materials
The state's largest teachers' union is accused of allegedly offering antisemitic learning materials to its members.
Some Mass. schools see spike in absences amid immigration fears
More than 1,000 students missed school one day after reported ICE raids in Chelsea.
Mass. butcher shop loses $60,000 to stolen credit card purchases
A North Andover butcher shop owner says a group of men used a stolen card to buy over 5,000 pounds of meat.
Karen Read's appeal denied by high court
The Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts denied Karen Read's appeal to get some charges dismissed.
Mass. woman furloughed at USAID says agency provided life-saving work
A Somerville woman says she, and 70% of her department, were furloughed on Thursday amid cuts to the U.S. Agency for International Development.
New U.S. Attorney for Massachusetts targets drug crime, immigration
Leah Foley described herself as a lifelong prosecutor with passion and experience in drug crimes and sex trafficking.
Off-the-record notes from Karen Read interview debated at hearing
The Karen Read case returned to court Friday for a hearing to consider several pre-trial motions.
Figure skaters from Mass., Rhode Island killed in D.C. plane crash
Two young figure skaters and their mothers died when an American Airlines plane and a Black Hawk helicopter crashed in Washington D.C. Wednesday.
Is fluoride in drinking water really good for us?
In Massachusetts, about 62% of residents live in a town with fluoridated drinking water.
3 years after John O'Keefe's death, family still seeks justice
It's now been three years since Boston police officer John O'Keefe died. Karen Read is facing her second trial in the case. O'Keefe's family "will continue to seek justice for him."
Jabrill Peppers found not guilty of domestic violence charges
New England Patriots player Jabrill Peppers was found not guilty on all charges of domestic violence Friday.