There are less than two months until the first votes are cast in the Boston mayor’s race. But at this point in the summer, most voters are more focused on beach days and barbecues than on ballots.

We’re on a SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING from the Boston 25 Weather Team due to a severe thunderstorm warning in our area. The warning is for parts of Worcester and Middlesex Counties until 7 p.m. The storms are expected to bring damaging winds and downpours. Boston 25 News will update the latest weather forecast when it becomes available.

We know that a small percentage of repeat offenders drive a disproportionate percentage of retail crime and that's where we're focusing our enforcement.”

A rare copperhead snake was reportedly spotted in Attleboro, Massachusetts. Here's what to know about the venomous species.

Boston tops the list of the most collision-prone cities in the US, according to auto insurance data from Allstate, which found that two other Massachusetts cities — Worcester and Springfield — also rank in the top five.

From health insurance to immigration enforcement and higher ed taxes, the WBUR newsroom took a look at how some key provisions may have an impact on residents and programs in Massachusetts.

Over 30 Massachusetts beaches are closed due to high bacteria levels after heavy rainfall, posing health risks to swimmers. The state's public health department advises checking water quality before visiting.

Significant rainfall caused flooding in yet another state as the National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning in Massachusetts Thursday.

Opioid related overdose deaths fell 36% in Massachusetts in 2024, reaching their lowest point since 2013, according to provisional CDC data.

A pair of winning Powerball tickets worth $1 million each were sold in Massachusetts for Wednesday night's drawing.