Arrest in fatal Southie fire
A woman has been charged with setting a fire that killed two girls hours after authorities say she got into an argument with the children's mother last month. Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis tells WBZ Newsradio 1030 25-year-old Nicole Chuminski was arrested Friday in Lowell after physical evidence was recovered at the South Boston fire scene a day earlier.
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Driver in multi-vehicle crash to be charged
The truck driver accused of causing a nine-car crash in Allston Thursday is now facing charges. Boston Police tell WBZ Newsradio 1030 Timothy Newton of Revere will face charges of leaving the scene of an accident causing property damage, leaving thescene of an accident causing personal injury and driving to endanger. In addition his license has been suspended.
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Trouble in the gas tank?
WBZ's Lisa Meyer has learned at least two car makers, Mercedes and Audi, are testing gas from our area after a series of reports of problems with the cars' oxygen sensors and catalytic converters.
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Newton mayor will not seek new term
Rumors have swirled for some time but Friday David Cohen made it official, he will not seek a fourth term as Newton's mayor. The controversy of the cost of the 197-million dollar high school construction project plus an upcoming vote on a tax override have given fuel to his critics.
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Myanmar "not ready" to accept American aid workers
The director of U.S. foreign disaster assistance says skilled foreign aid workers are sitting on the sidelines as victims of last week's cyclone in Myanmar die. Ky Luu says the disaster is pushing an already vulnerable population "right off thecliff" as supplies from those trying to help pile up on airport tarmacs.
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Jury nearly complete in horse-farm murder case
Another juror was selected Friday in the insanity trial of Sheila LaBarre, putting the total number of jurors at 15. So far, nine women and six men have been chosen. The court will select 18 total jurors for the case.
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Biotech trip hits bump
Gov. Deval Patrick, House Speaker Salvatore DiMasi and Senate President Therese Murray are taking a road trip to San Diego next month for a major biotechnology conference. But the way things are shaping up, they could end up as the proverbial skunksat a lawn party.
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Wind farm compromise takes shape
A compromise bill on Beacon Hill would allow offshore wind farms in ocean sanctuaries off the Massachusetts coast, but only if they are "appropriately scaled" and subject to a strict ocean management plan. A legislative conference committee agreed this week on the bill, which could go before the full House and Senate next week.
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Speaker's friend registers as lobbyist after flap
A friend of House Speaker Salvatore DiMasi has registered as a lobbyist after causing a flap by helping ticket brokers push a bill through the House that lifts restrictions on their business. A spokesman for Secretary of State William Galvin says Richard Vitale filed papers with Galvin's office Friday to register as a lobbyist for 2008.
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Cape Cod man charged with embezzling millions
A Cape Cod man has been charged with embezzling millions of dollars from his employer and using much of the cash to buy expensive pleasure boats. According to testimony from an FBI agent, Jeffrey Windle of Harwich Port also is suspected of stealing from the Congregational Church of South Dennis, where he volunteered.
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MA prison head opposes sex-change surgery for killer
The commissioner of the state's prison system says allowing a convicted killer to get a sex-change operation would pose "insurmountable" safety and security problems. Department of Correction Commissioner Harold Clarke outlined his opposition in court papers filed this week in response to a lawsuit filed by inmate Michelle Kosilek.
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National Guard troops won't guard Plymouth nuclear plant
The National Guard will no longer be part of the security contingent protecting the Pilgrim nuclear power plant in Plymouth. Homeland Security officials say the drawdown of the 18-person force will begin Sunday under a new security plan developed between plant owner Entergy and state and local officials. The transition will be complete by July.
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Worcester priest accused of molesting boys 'incompetent to stand trial'
A retired Catholic priest charged with sexually molesting two altar boys more than 20 years ago has been found mentally incompetent to stand trial. Judge David Ricciardone said the Rev. John Szantyr was incompetent Thursday.
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State to crackdown on turnpike toll cheats
The Massachusetts Turnpike Authority is stepping up the pressure on toll cheats. Executive Director Alan LeBovidge says police are going after people who don't deserve to use neighborhood discounts for North End and East Boston residents. And they're targeting people who come on and off the Mass Pike through gates for police and maintenance vehicles.
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Revere cop loses job for 'leaving the scene'
Evan Franklin is no longer a Revere police officer. Mayor Thomas Ambrosino told the sergeant to hand in his gun and badge Thursday. Officials say after Franklin saw the shooting of officer Daniel Talbot, he fled the scene and flagged down another officer who was responding to the shooting to ask for a ride home.
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Teens accused in shooting of 13 year old
Two Boston teens face murder charges in the shooting death of a 13-year-old boy who prosecutors say was mistaken by the suspects for a rival gang member. Suffolk District Attorney Daniel Conley said 19-year-old Nurudeen Alabi and 17-year-old Darrell Rodrigues will be arraigned Friday in Roxbury District Court.
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Chemical spills after train derailment in Lawrence
Residents in a section of Lawrence have been allowed to return to their homes after the clean-up of a chemical spill from a derailed freight train. About a dozen homes were evacuated for several hours after Thursday's spill and a nearby school was opened as a shelter.
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ISO-New England lifts power watch
The operator of New England's power grid has lifted a power watch for Boston and northeastern Massachusetts. ISO-New England issued the advisory Thursday after unexpected outages to a transmission line and a power plant.
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Ex-NH candidate released from jail
Gary Dodds, the former New Hampshire congressional candidate convicted of faking his disappearance two years ago, was released from jail Thursday. Dodds's lawyer says his client will be subject to 45 days of electronic monitoring for violating his bail conditions.
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