Providence RI

Warwick School District postpones hearing determining principal's fate over dog's death.

A proposed Rhode Island Department of Transportation project that would have brought a "shared-use path" through a Cranston neighborhood has been canceled after residents voiced concerns over the plan.

PROVIDENCE - Saturday, August 8th, will see the world premiere of Handle With Care, a new feature film written and directed by Matthew James Thompson, a Rhode Island native, as part of the Flickers’ Rhode Island International Film Festival. The film follows Cole (Justin H. Min, After Yang, Umbrella Academy), a copywrit

Traffic will be stopped in both directions for several intervals between 9:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. so crews can lift heavy equipment.

PROVIDENCE, RI — A Providence man was arrested on driving charges after a motor vehicle stop on John Partington Highway. Dominic Costa, 25, of Providence, was taken into custody at 4:16 p.m. for driving with a suspended license – special circumstances and driving with a suspended license – fourth or subsequent offense.

(WJAR) — West Warwick police said a man and a woman were convicted and sentenced on drug and child endangerment charges after a long-term joint investigation. Julio E. Rivera and Cecelia Gallucci, both of West Warwick, had been arrested in 2024 after an investigation into distribution of illegal narcotics and unlawful

WARWICK, RI — Troopers arrested Megan McPhillips, 37, of West Warwick, for driving under the influence of liquor. The arrest occurred at 12:15 a.m. Monday following a motor vehicle stop on Route 95. McPhillips was charged with driving under the influence of liquor with a blood alcohol content between...

WARWICK, RI — Warwick police are asking the public for help identifying a man accused of walking out of a Best Buy store with an item he did not pay for. The man was seen on surveillance video carrying a speaker from the shelves and leaving the store without attempting to purchase it, according to the Warwick Police De

Department of Justice Charges Barrington Christian Academy Teacher. In June, the Rhode Island State Police announced the arrest of a coach at Barrington Christian Academy. Now, the individual, Sean Cassidy, is being prosecuted federally. He appeared in federal court in Providence on Tuesday on federal charges stemming

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Two men arrested earlier this year in connection with an extensive racketeering investigation are now facing more federal charges, according to First Assistant United States Attorney Charles Calenda. Dele Souza and Keshawn Jones were among the 26 alleged gang members originally charged with ra