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21-year-old man wanted in Fall River captured in Rhode Island
Authorities say that a Fall River man who was reportedly wanted has been captured in Rhode Island. Warwick Police announced Wednesday that they had arrested 21-year-old Lamahrion Colson on an active, extraditable warrant issued by the Fall River Police Department. Colson, who…
City-owned building at South Main to be demolished after Fall River fire reignites
FALL RIVER ─As the three alarm fire at the corner of Rodman Street and South Main Street are still battling the fire that has reportedly reignited around 11 a.m., the city is ordering some of the buildings to be taken down according to a source due to a massive storm approaching,…
From Cages to Condos: Shelter Cats Get ‘Purrfect Spaces’ in Fall River
FALL RIVER ─ Shelter life just got a little better for some cats and kittens waiting for their forever homes at the Animal Rescue League of Fall River with the new initiative, Purrfect Spaces Project, which replaces cold metal cages with comfortable kitty condominiums and suites.…
Boston Police: Taunton man struck cop cruiser while attempting to flee traffic stop in Mattapan
Police say the armed suspect drove at officers and struck a cruiser while trying to flee a traffic stop last evening.
Healey proposes new Massachusetts Health Care Stabilization Fund
By Alison Kuznitz and Sam Drysdale. Gov. Maura Healey filed a $2.24 billion supplemental budget Wednesday that would pump more money into the workforce that supports SNAP benefit recipients and establish a new healthcare fund as the state prepares for federal funding cuts. The…
Hydrant Flushing Program for Friday, Sept. 25
Hydrant Flushing Program locations for Friday, September 25, 2026.
Somerset, Fall River, Dighton, Freetown, Berkley, Massachusetts State Police combine to arrest one after pursuit, Fall River woman wanted
Police have issued an update after several police agencies combined late last week to get one man in custody, while searching for a female suspect. According to Somerset Police Chief William Tedford, at approximately 4:00 p.m. on Friday, Somerset detectives and patrol officers…
Fall River firefighters continue to battle blaze involving 3 buildings that injured 1
A major fire kept Fall River firefighters busy overnight after flames broke out in the Rodman Street and South Main Street area. According to the City of Fall River, the fire was reported just after 10:00 p.m. Wednesday night at 26 Rodman Street. When crews arrived, they were met…
Bristol County District Attorney: One dead in fiery multi-vehicle crash
Bristol County District Attorney Thomas Quinn, III has announced a motor vehicle fatality that occurred earlier this evening. Easton Police and EMS were dispatched to the area of 676 Turnpike Street at approximately 6:45 p.m. after receiving 911 calls reporting a serious motor…
‘It’s a desert:’ A quiet day of anxiety in New Bedford
ICE presence in the city seems to have decreased on Wednesday after two days of incessant activity in which agents arrested about 40 people on the South Coast.
State grants $1.3 million to keep New Bedford’s Fire Station 9 open
After months of budgetary back-and-forth, the city announced Wednesday that the state would appropriate the funds to keep the North End station open.
Massachusetts has a new millionaire after a $5 million State Lottery scratch ticket win
A trip to a Massachusetts convenience store recently created a multi-millionaire thanks to a State Lottery instant game. According to the Massachusetts State Lottery, Baker Law Group Mass Lottery Trust XXI of Hingham has claimed the first $5 million grand prize in the…