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Rhode Islanders insured under UnitedHealthcare's Medicare Advantage plans may once again have to find new doctors amid contract negotiations between the insurer and Brown University Health.

WARREN, R.I. (WJAR) — Warren police said two people were arrested after a drug bust last month. According to police, officers executed a search warrant at 48 Union St. after a month-long investigation into suspected illegal drug activity. Officials had received multiple complaints about the residence and subsequently c

BARRINGTON, R.I. (WJAR) — A former coach and teacher at Barrington Christian Academy, accused of inappropriate conduct with a student, faced a judge for the first time since his arrest. Sean Cassidy faces charges of contributing to the delinquency of a child and providing alcohol to someone underage. The...

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Prosecutors dismissed a distracted driving violation against a Lincoln man with a series of driving violations and charges.

(WJAR) — An energy assistance program designed to help Rhode Islanders struggling to pay utility bills has extended its application deadline amid rising demand for financial assistance. The United Way of Rhode Island announced that residents now have until June 30 to apply for aid through the Good Neighbor...

A local shelter is getting a financial boost that will allow them to help more cats in need.

The Rhode Island Department of Transportation said Tuesday that drivers should expect a new traffic pattern on Post Road at Route 37 in Warwick at the end of the week. The lanes will be shifted Friday night so RIDOT can continue work to remove the Route 37 bridge over Post Road.

ATTLEBORO, Mass. (WJAR) — Attleboro parents were emotional Tuesday as they picked up their kids from For Pete's Sake on Baltic Street one last time. "When I dropped my son off this morning, I was crying before I even pulled in the parking lot and cried the whole day throughout," said Keely Benoit, a parent.

Stages of Freedom, the Providence-based nonprofit known for its downtown museum and bookstore as well as its swim empowerment program providing free swim lessons for low-income youth, is closing its brick-and-mortar location. The organization announced the closure this week in a letter from its board of directors. Acco