Visiting sea captain is assaulted
Early on the morning of Aug. 9, 1904, the driver of an electric car in Johnston stopped to pick up a man who was flagging him down. The man was covered in dirt and dried blood. The car carried him to the police station where he made out a report, stating that he had been assaulted and robbed the previous night by a...
Construction crew reports discovery of bones at Cranston Print Works site
A construction crew in Cranston reportedly discovered bones on the site. Cranston Police Chief Col. Michael Winquist said a construction crew at the Cranston Print Works property found bones on Monday, Oct. 6. Detectives responded to the site and seized the bones. Officials said they were unable to identify if...
6 New England cities ranked among top 25 places to live in America in...
Six New England cities have been ranked among the top 25 places to live in America in 2025, according to a new study.
Providence man convicted in 2017 manslaughter slated to be paroled in 2 years
On Sept. 15, 2017, John Seal was arrested for failing to report the death of 61-year-old Judith O'Brien. He was later convicted of manslaughter.
Cranston woman grieves loss of dad after fiery OUI crash in Attleboro
Joey Lin wishes her father was able to say goodbye in his final moments at Rhode Island Hospital earlier this month.
The Miriam Hospital breaks ground on $125 million renovations
The Miriam Hospital in Providence broke ground Tuesday on a $125 million renovation project that will feature a modernized emergency department with expanded capacity.
Ringling Bros. circus returns to Providence in May 2026
The circus is coming back to town. Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey announced Tuesday that “The Greatest Show On Earth” will return to Providence for six performances at Amica Mutual Pavilion from May 29-31, 2026. Tickets are now on sale for the reimagined production, which promises a...
‘Caught my attention’: Jim Hummel discusses new findings tied to Washington Bridge audit
The details were omitted from a version of the audit released publicly last month. Hummel appeared on this week's episode of "Behind the Story."
Lease approved, Apple Cinemas set to move into Providence Place
Showcase Cinemas decided not to renew its lease with the mall for next year. When Mark Russo, the attorney running the mall in receivership, learned of this decision, he moved to terminate the lease early.
Rhode Island food pantries slammed as SNAP beneficiaries brace for funding to run dry
Six hundred dollars can’t cover an entire month of groceries for Yolanda Robertson’s family of five. But it’s a critical piece of how the 36-year-old single mom can put food on the table. Or at least, it was. Robertson is among the 42 million low-income people nationwide, including 140,000 Rhode Islanders, who stand...
