Somerset man’s retrial set to begin concerning murder of Fall River’s Dennis Cousineau
A murder trial is set to begin in Fall River Superior Court after a murder conviction was overturned concerning the death of a Fall River man. At approximately 11:00 p.m. on October 1, 2017, Fall River Police were on patrol at the intersection of Bedford Street and Albion Street. Officers observed a male, later...
Man hit, killed by car in Cranston
An investigation is underway after a man was hit and killed by a car in Cranston Friday evening.
Who Can I Contact About a Found Injured Cat?
A family in Pawtucket recently discovered an injured cat in their yard. The feline, which appears to have been hit by a car or suffered a similar trauma, is unable to use one of its back legs. Despite the injury, the cat still manages to eat and drink, albeit with reduced activity. There are no visible signs of...
Providence, RI – Safety Alert: State Police Urge Drivers to Buckle Up Today
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Providence, RI – The Rhode Island State Police are reminding drivers across the state to fasten their seat belts today, November 14, in recognition of National Seat Belt Day. The annual observance promotes...
Rhode Island man among 14 charged in New Jersey sports betting ring crackdown
A Rhode Island man is one of 14 charged in a multi-million sports betting ring in New Jersey. Officials said the head of the operation, identified as 55-year-old Joseph M. "Little Joe" Perna, was charged along with his sons, stepson, nephews and others with racketeering, conspiracy, gambling offenses and money...
Trial set to begin for Fall River man accused of impregnating his daughter
After being canceled earlier this year, the trial for a Fall River man accused of impregnating his daughter is set to begin. According to the Fulton County Georgia Sheriff’s Office, in April of 2022, the Fall River Police Department reached out to the Scorpion Unit with a minor victim, impregnated by her father. The...
Aquamation promoted as sustainable alternative to traditional cremation
MANCHESTER, Conn. (WJAR) — A relatively new method of disposition is growing in popularity in Southern New England, despite not yet being legal in either Rhode Island or Massachusetts. It's called alkaline hydrolysis, more commonly known as either Aquamation or water cremation. In Connecticut, there's currently one...
Providence City Council member Sue AnderBois launches campaign for lieutenant governor
A member of Providence City Council says she's running for lieutenant governor of Rhode Island. "My career and my life have been driven by one question: what am I going to do about it?" Sue AnderBois said in a release announcing her candidacy. "At this moment, I cannot just sit back. Rhode Island faces real...
Dog euthanized after attacking family in Attleboro
A dog that attacked a mother and her 3-year-old son in Attleboro has been euthanized. The mother said she was walking with her son on Quinton Avenue in October when the dog charged at them. She said he was barking loudly and then attacked her son at his ankle. Both...
Horse dies, multiple others rescued in fire that tore through Mass. barn
Multiple other animals were rescued before conditions deteriorated.
