Local news Authorities said they were unable to identify the deceased man. The body of a person was found floating in a river near the Department of Public Works in Brockton on Thursday, authorities announced. About 5 p.m., Brockton police received reports from DPW employees about a dead man floating in the river near the … Read more
Local news Many of the council’s recommendations reflect previous concerns about police body camera footage and immigration tensions. The memo, which calls for several reforms, is addressed to Boston Police Commissioner Michael Cox. Jessica Rinaldi/The Boston Globe A citywide police watchdog has called for reforms to the Boston Police Department’s body camera policies in the … Read more
WASHINGTON — The Education Department is alerting students about the Biden administration’s student debt repayment plans about a shift that would “simplify” programs for millions. About 7.5 million individual student borrowers will have 90 days to exit the Biden SAVE plan starting July 1, Education Undersecretary Nicholas Kent told The Washington Post in an interview. … Read more
Bay Area shoppers will have to get their food elsewhere after the grocery section of a Target store in San Jose closed due to a rat infestation. The store, located near North Capitol Street and Mackey Road, was closed by health inspectors after rodent droppings and open bags of food were found in the store’s … Read more
GALVESTON, Texas (KTRK) — After the successful rescue of eight Houston ISD students who were stuck on the Pleasure Pier’s Iron Shark roller coaster in Galveston, the crew involved in the mission told ABC13 that the ordeal was a matter of training. The Galveston Fire Department said it was dispatched after several reports Thursday that … Read more
Local news The emergency response agency’s second-in-command has dedicated four decades of service, including years as a paramedic. John Gill (right) died Saturday after 40 years of service to Boston EMS. Boston EMS The agency announced that the second officer in command of Boston Emergency Medical Services (EMS) has died. John Gill, 61, of West … Read more
Vatican City — The Vatican raised “the need to work tirelessly for peace” during talks Thursday with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who arrived in Rome on a visit to resolve the dispute after President Donald Trump’s criticism of Pope Leo XIV over the Iran war. Both the Vatican and the US State Department … Read more
MISSOURI CITY, Texas (KTRK) — Authorities say officers busted a large auto parts shop operation in Missouri City on Tuesday, discovering several stolen vehicles and parts. According to the Missouri City Police Department, officers responded to a “suspicious vehicle call” at a local business on Tuesday at 12:04 p.m., where a neighbor reported that a … Read more
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) – Three people, including a Houston police officer, were injured in a crash on the Katy Freeway at Beltway 8 Sunday morning, authorities said. According to the Houston Police Department, an officer and a wrecker driver responded to a driver who needed assistance on the Katy Expressway near Beltway 8 at approximately … Read more
Local news “This incident occurred while the department was already investigating several other thefts of bronze plaques from other locations around the city,” police said. Monument with stolen painting. Photo courtesy of Newburyport Police Written by Carson Lyle March 29, 2026 | 6:33 pm 1 minute to read Police on the North Shore are investigating … Read more