SouthCoast News

New Bedford's Sienna Barboza faces murder and assault charges following a deadly Taunton house party shooting that killed a Brockton man and injured seven others.

New Bedford’s City Council advanced an ordinance to restrict automated license plate readers, sparking a clash with Mayor Mitchell over police surveillance tech.

New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell proposed a citywide ban on new data centers to study AI infrastructure impacts and update zoning regulations.

Gov. Maura Healey signed an executive order Tuesday subjecting proposed data center projects to local approval before developers can move on to state permitting.

New Bedford Police investigate a fatal Friday night motorcycle crash at Walnut and S. Sixth streets that claimed the life of 21-year-old Anthony Navarro Rodriguez.

Route 18 in Lakeville is closed following a serious crash between a motorcycle and an SUV that hospitalized two people with severe injuries.

Taunton Police are investigating an early Sunday shooting at a Weir Street house party that left multiple people hospitalized with gunshot wounds.

King Richard's Faire kicks off its 45th season in Carvershire with 20 new artisan shops, expanded daily shows, and updated dining options.

A New Bedford man already serving time for child rape was sentenced to up to 65 years in prison following his conviction for abusing two young relatives.

New Bedford Police Chief Jason Thody recommended two officers be fired following an internal audit that uncovered extensive misuse of automated license plate reader technology.