Convicted child rapist set for release facing lewd acts charges

BOSTON (AP/WHDH) — A 70-year-old convicted child rapist from Massachusetts who was set to be released from custody after two experts concluded he was noRead More

Dog found dead at Weymouth kennel prompts license suspension

A Weymouth dog daycare has lost its license to operate until further notice after police say a dog was found dead last week in aRead More

Officer-involved shooting confirmed in Hyde Park

HYDE PARK (WHDH) — Boston police are on the scene of an officer-involved shooting in Hyde Park. The shooting happened near the intersection of WestminsterRead More

Man wanted for assaulting Bridgewater police officers caught at Norton hotel

BRIDGEWATER, Mass. (WHDH) — A man wanted for skipping out on a court date in connection with an assault on police officers in Bridgewater wasRead More

Brookline votes to change name of school named after slaveowner

BROOKLINE, Mass. (WHDH) — A Brookline school currently named for a slaveowner will soon have a new name after a vote Tuesday night. Edward DevotionRead More

Woman reports waking up to man touching her inside MIT frat house

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (WHDH) – MIT police are warning students after a woman said she awoke to someone touching her leg on the upper floor ofRead More

Cape Flyer launches first trip of the season

BOSTON (WHDH) — Travelers hoping to avoid the traffic headed to Cape Cod for the holiday weekend had the option of hitting the rails onRead More

Janitor at Plainridge Park Casino charged with trying to poison co-workers

PLAINVILLE, Mass. (WHDH/AP) — A member of the cleaning crew at the Plainridge Park Casino in Plainville was charged with trying to poison two co-workersRead More

Electrician accused of planting recording devices in Foxborough daycare bathroom

An electrician is facing charges after authorities say he planted recording devices in a bathroom at a Foxborough daycare center. An employee at the LearningRead More

2 Taunton schools cancel class Tuesday due to threatening note

TAUNTON, Mass. (WHDH) — Two Taunton schools have canceled class Tuesday after school officials said a threatening note was found. An employee at Taunton HighRead More