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Health
Massachusetts Patients Face Third-Longest Emergency Room Waits in the U.S.
Massachusetts boasts some of the nation’s top hospitals, abundant physicians per capita, and high overall healthcare rankings—yet it struggles with…
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Mutual Agreement Reached to Terminate WSAR Management Joint Venture and Relocation Plans
Fall River, MA – WSAR 1480 AM / 95.9 FM owners Jim and Bob Karam, along with Fall River businessmen…
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Massachusetts Population Growth Slows to a Trickle as Immigration Plummets
BY ELLA ADAMS, STATE HOUSE NEWS SERVICE On the heels of federal estimates that reflect slowing population growth in Massachusetts,…
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Gov. Healey signs bill that moves Fall River Police Chief to civil service position
On Jan 29, 2026, Governor Healey signed the bill that moves the Fall River Police Chief position from a contract…
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Somerset Selectman Jamison Souza Launches Bid for State Rep in 5th Bristol District
In front of a crowd of supporters at the iconic Venus de Milo banquet hall last night, Somerset Selectman Jamison…
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Crime
Suspect Killed, Two Officers Wounded in Early Morning Fall River Police Shooting
Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn, III announced an officer involved shooting in Fall River that took place shortly…
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Massachusetts Bill Would Close Loophole That Allows Sexual Exploitation of 16- and 17-Year-Old Students by School Staff
Massachusetts lawmakers are advancing a significant bill aimed at protecting students from sexual misconduct and abuse by school staff and…
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Crime
Double Homicide in Fall River: Suspect Charged After Mother, 54, and Son, 25, Shot Dead
Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn, III announced that a fatal shooting involving two victims occurred last night in…
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City of Fall River parking ban in effect from 6:00pm on Saturday, January 24th
Due to the potential for significant snowfall in our area from Sunday, January 25th through Monday January 26th, Mayor Paul…
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Boomer Amaral Challenges Sen. Michael Rodrigues for South Coast State Senate Seat
The following is a press release from Gabriel Boomer Amaral Gabriel “Boomer” Amaral, a father, an Army National Guard veteran,…
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