Public meeting on proposed AI facility in Swansea postponed due to capacity concerns
SWANSEA, Mass. (WJAR) — A public meeting on a proposed AI facility in Swansea will be rescheduled after a large turnout of residents forced the postponement of Tuesday’s meeting due to capacity concerns. WJAR. The proposal involves a facility being described by its developers as an "inference point...
Neighborhood sues Rhode Island over $100M claim in overdue Medicaid reimbursements
Rhode Island’s largest Medicaid insurer is suing the state, alleging $100 million in unpaid insurance reimbursements, some of which are more than a decade overdue. The 20-page complaint was filed by Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island in Providence County Superior Court on Oct. 30, and first reported by The Providence Journal. The Rhode Island […]
25 dogs removed from Warwick home; neighbor describes cramped crates, lack of water
WARWICK, R.I. (WJAR) — Police removed 25 dogs from a Warwick home and charged a man with animal mistreatment, as a neighbor described dogs confined to cramped crates without water. The Warwick police chief said shortly before 6 p.m. Wednesday that the dogs were removed from 42 Fulton St....
Small Dog, Big Journey: Little Paco Arrives in New England Seeking Love
Paco has arrived in Rhode Island from Texas, and he comes bearing a promise: in exchange for a forever home, he will lend a hand with all those leaves. "OK, that seems unlikely, but he 100% will keep you company while you rake!"
RI Weather Alert: Providence Rain Turns Wintry Friday, Nov 13
Rhode Island drivers should prepare for wet highways, colder winds and possible slick spots as temperatures approach 32 degrees.
Rhode Island families face $70-plus delivery fees on $50 in power use, protesters say
Photo Credit: iStock Rhode Island residents are calling for answers after receiving electricity bills with delivery charges that they say exceed the cost of the power itself.Here's what to knowProtesters demanded transparency and accountability from Rhode Island Energy at a protest held at the Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission's Warwick offices, according to WJAR.Laurilim Rosado, a Central Falls City Council member, raised concerns about the financial strain on families at the protest."Th
Two charged with smuggling synthetic drugs into Bristol County House of Correction
DARTMOUTH, Mass. (WJAR) — The Bristol County House of Correction in Dartmouth announced on Tuesday that a contracted medical technician and an inmate have been charged with conspiracy to smuggle synthetic marijuana into the facility. 39-year-old Malissa Goff of Fall River, a contracted medical technician at the facility, and...
Providence to host first St. Andrew’s weekend, signing friendship pact with Scottish town
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — The City of Providence is planning a weekend celebration to honor the Scottish community and seal a new partnership pact with Ayr, Scotland, following a summer soccer showdown. Ayr is the hometown of Gregor Cowan, founder of the Providence Tartan Army. NBC 10's Cate Hanewich...
Beloved crossing guard a fixture in East Providence neighborhood
Walter "Stubby" Gilmore has been a crossing guard at Silver Spring Elementary School for the past seven years.
Gov.-elect Helena Foulkes names Rivera, Harlam to lead 23-member transition group
Watch the full news conference in the video above.PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) -- Gov.-elect Helena Foulkes on Tuesday named 23 people to her transition committee, as she began laying the groundwork for her administration when she takes office in just under two months.During a news conference at the Rising Sun Mills, Foulkes announced that the committee would be co-chaired by Central Falls Mayor Maria Rivera, one of her top political allies, and business executive Bari Harlam, who worked with Foulkes
