The Short List

This week, the Springfield Police Department reinstated five officers who face perjury charges for allegedly trying to cover up a 2015 fight outside a city bar involving off-duty officers.

On Friday, U.S. Attorney for Massachusetts Andrew Lelling announced his office, along with the Department of Justice's Civil Rights Division, will be investigating whether veterans at the Holyoke Soldiers' Home have been receiving proper care.

This week, the extent of the COVID-19 outbreak at the Holyoke Soldiers' Home became clearer.

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has issued many orders seeking to keep people at home. They include closing schools, non-essential businesses and others — but no full "stay-at-home" order as of yet.

News about the COVID-19 outbreak has been coming fast and furious over the last couple of weeks. There's been a lot to process — some fatalities, hundreds sickened across New England and many changes to everyday life.

The Democratic presidential primary in Massachusetts on Super Tuesday produced one of several victories for former Vice President Joe Biden, and helped spell the end for Senator Elizabeth Warren's presidential hopes.

Springfield, Massachusetts, Police Commissioner Cheryl Clapprood said this week her department is "shorthanded" amid retirements and difficulty recruiting new officers.

This week, Massachusetts state Rep. David Nangle of Lowell pleaded not guilty in federal court to several charges, including embezzling campaign funds, bank and tax fraud.

General Electric and several stakeholders reached a deal this week on the next phase of cleaning up toxic waste from the Housatonic River.

Massachusetts transportation officials unveiled possibilities this week for expanded east-west passenger rail service. And some lawmakers are questioning both the estimated price and ridership projections.