By Justin MuszynskiHartford CourantBRISTOL, Conn. — An investigation by the Connecticut Office of Inspector General found “insufficient” evidence to conclude that a Bristol Police Department officer was not justified when he shot a man who had carjacked two people in other towns and tried to...
By Alexis StevensThe Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionATLANTA — A motorcyclist who caused a crash that killed a state trooper pleaded guilty Wednesday, according to the Gwinnett County district attorney. ...
Associated PressWEST ORANGE, Texas — Newly available video shows police in southeast Texas making a dramatic water rescue of a woman whose vehicle was almost completely submerged in a pond. ...
Cesar Ruiz, a prominent Western Massachusetts businessman, just got an expensive lesson in campaign finance law. His wish to support Hispanic and Latino candidates for office must no longer violate state rules on how money flows to candidates. Cash he planned to give to candidates,...
A 25-year-old man was sentenced to five years in prison on Tuesday for possessing and distributing child sexual abuse materials, according to acting U.S. Attorney for Massachusetts Joshua S. Levy’s office. Cristopher Vladimir Pineda Martinez, of East Boston, was also ordered to pay $3,000 in...
More than 1.4 million people attended The Big E in West Springfield in 2023, making it one of the largest fairs in the U.S. and Canada. Carnival Warehouse compiled a list of the top 50 largest fairs in the U.S. and Canada. The Big E,...
A 43-year-old woman was found guilty Wednesday of leaving the scene of a crash that killed a Duxbury woman in 2019, according to Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz’s office.The woman, Kristina Blackmore, was convicted of one count each of motor vehicle homicide by negligent...
Astronaut Sunita Williams has been telling her friends from Needham she’s doing just fine while stuck on the international space station — but that hasn’t stopped some residents from worrying about their hometown hero.Williams, who hails from Needham — where an elementary school is named...
A British “crazy golf” club is bringing its elevated mini-golf experience to Boston by partnering with a restaurant group with local ties and intends to open a new clubhouse space in the city’s Back Bay by fall of 2025.Called “Swingers,” the brand brings an “enhanced”...
If there was any doubt whether the Patriots are, or at least should in full rebuild mode in 2024, they just sent it, along with Matthew Judon to Atlanta for a third-round pick.Christian Barmore was likely the tipping point. When the Patriots’ standout defensive lineman...
