Lightning strikes tree, sparks fire at home in Abington: "It shook the house"
Lightning struck a 60-foot pine tree and traveled to the electrical panel inside the home.
Boston police shoot and kill man armed with "very large knife" at Brighton home
Boston police officers shot and killed a man armed with a "very large knife" in Brighton Friday morning, according to police.
Newton South High School watches former star Veronica Burton in WNBA Finals
Newton South High School transformed the cafeteria into a watch party to cheer on alumna Veronica Burton and the Golden State Valkyries as they took on the Atlanta Dream in Game 6 of the WNBA Finals on Thursday.
Peabody to expand school bus camera program to capture violations
In Peabody, officials are expanding a program that uses cameras to identify drivers who fail to stop for school buses.
6 charged in alleged Massachusetts marriage fraud ring
Six people are facing federal charges after they allegedly charged thousands of dollars to organize "sham marriages" in Massachusetts.
Boston stabbing survivor calls for more mental health resources: "It's really a shame"
A 23-year-old man who was stabbed in the neck during an attack in Allston is speaking out about his experience and calling for more mental health resources to help prevent future violence.
Mom hopes to thank teens who showed kindness to son with autism
A simple act of kindness from a group of teenagers made a lasting impression on a Foxboro, Massachusetts, mother whose 7-year-old son has autism.
Boston to install bike lanes where cycling advocate was struck and killed
The planned changes aim to improve conditions for cyclists, pedestrians and other road users at the busy intersection in Mission Hill where residents have raised safety concerns for years.
Lowell city leaders blame excessive sick days for temporary fire station closures
Fire stations in Lowell, Massachusetts, are temporarily closing their doors because of staffing shortages.
2 Bridgewater State students allegedly hit intentionally by driver
Two Bridgewater State University students were hit by a car after the driver purposely drove toward the victims on Saturday morning, the school president said.
Brigham nurses union sets date for potential open-ended strike
The nurses union at Brigham & Women's Hospital in Boston has set a date for the "largest open-ended nurse strike in Massachusetts history."
Man faces indecent assault charges after women targeted in Winthrop
Kervens Boutin was arrested on multiple criminal charges after police say women reported being targeted by him in Winthrop, Massachusetts.
Unauthorized bike lane installed at Boston intersection where cyclist died in July
Two months after cycling advocate and Boston Transportation Department planner Louisa Gag was killed by a truck at a Mission Hill intersection, advocates have taken street safety into their own hands.
Methuen School Committee considers banning e-bikes due to safety concerns
The Methuen School Committee is considering restricting students who do not have a Massachusetts driver's license from riding electric bicycles on school campuses.
2nd woman arrested in deadly Taunton house party shooting
Hours after a woman was arraigned on charges in connection with a deadly shooting at a house party in Taunton, authorities announced a second arrest.