Providence RI

7:52 a.m. – Rescue brought an elderly man to the hospital after he ran into a snow bank on Grandview Drive, and firefighters determined he was suffering from hypothermia. 2:11 p.m. – Police arrested a Brooklyn, N.Y., man, 33, on two felony charges for driving a stolen vehicle after his tractor-trailer broke down on...

The Attleboro Fire Department responded to a 911 call reporting smoke at the two-story residence at 65 Zoar Ave, approximately 5 p.m. on Friday. Firefighters arrived to find heavy smoke and fire coming from the attic area. The fire was brought under control by about 5:40 p.m.

Rhode Island’s Insurance Crisis: Why Are So Many Homes Uninsured?. Rhode Island, the smallest state in the U.S., is facing a big problem. Home insurance coverage is slipping, and the numbers are alarming. In 2024, the state saw a 19.4% increase in uninsured homes—the second-highest jump in the nation. That’s nearly...

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Spring House Seafood Grill Now Open at RI International Airport. Get ready, travelers - a new dining destination awaits at Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport. As of Friday, RI International announced that Spring House Seafood Grill is now open. “North Concourse across from Bellevue Essentials,” said the...

Rhode Island, the smallest state in the United States, is known for its picturesque landscapes and charming small towns. However, what many might not realize ... Read more The post 10 Small Towns in Rhode Island with the Most Extreme Weather appeared first on Climate Cosmos .

NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WJAR) — Police departments across the region are mourning the loss of a North Kingstown officer whose career was cut short by tragedy just months after it began. Officer Brittany Dougal died by suicide following a significant police response to her home in Cranston on March...

HOPE VALLEY, RI — A woman turned herself in to state police on multiple fraud charges Tuesday afternoon. Troopers arrested Melanie A. Merritt, 45, of Warwick, at 12:43 p.m. at the Hope Valley Barracks. Merritt faces charges of fraudulently obtaining public assistance over $500, fraudulent use of food stamps...

A sports bar in Providence is temporarily closed after an incident happened Saturday evening, according to police.

Former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn headlined a campaign rally for 2nd Congressional District candidate Vic Mellor.