RI’s second Wingstop opens in East Providence
East Providence is now home to the Ocean State's second Wingstop.
Debate Sparks Over $457,000 Federal Grant Allocated for Assisting Homeless Children in Rhode Island
This post features an OpenAI-powered summary derived from the NewsBreak users' discussions on $457,000 in Federal Funds Awarded to Support RI Children Facing Homelessness. $457,000 in Federal Funds Awarded to Support RI Children Facing Homelessness.
These Forgotten Rhode Island Snacks Deserve A Big Comeback
Rhode Island has always been a state with a big personality packed into a tiny package, and nowhere is that more obvious than in its food scene. From the beaches to the backroads, locals have been munching on unique snacks that somehow never made it onto the national radar. These...
Severely Malnourished Puppy Found in Car
Police in West Bridgewater rescued Sprout, a severely malnourished puppy, during a traffic stop, sparking animal cruelty charges and community support.
The Rhode Island Hot Wieners That Outsell Burgers Every Friday Night
Friday night in Providence has a soundtrack: spatulas clacking, orders being yelled, and wieners flying off the grill faster than burgers ever could. Step into Olneyville New York System and you feel the hum of a ritual locals swear by. One bite of a hot wiener all the way and you get it instantly. If you are hungry,...
Dozens of cities, states hiking minimum wages in 2026 amid federal inaction
The minimum wage for workers will increase in 19 states and 49 cities and counties next month, with the wage floor reaching $15 per hour in dozens of localities, a new report found. Though the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour has not increased since 2009, many state and...
Audit: $145K of improper OT paid to nonunion employees in Providence
The city's internal auditor concluded that $145,064 in overtime was improperly collected by 11 nonunion employees from Jan. 1, 2022, through Feb. 28, 2025.
Fall River Restaurants Warn After Unknown Man Walks Out on Two Bills
Fall River restaurants warn SouthCoast businesses after the same man allegedly dined and dashed two nights in a row, caught clearly on camera at both locations.
Police: Burrillville man threatens officer, public safety after comment on poor parking
BURRILLVILLE – What began with a verbal notice about an illegal parking job ended with an arrest and multiple charges for one Burrillville man, who drove recklessly through a busy village area according to police. Scott Brosious, 36, of Manley Drive was charged with threats against public officials, a...
City of Pawtucket says warming centers open for extreme cold weather
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WLNE) — The City of Pawtucket said that warming centers would be available throughout the city for upcoming cold weather. The following centers will be open for the listed times:. Pawtucket Police Department Headquarters Lobby. 121 Roosevelt Ave. Open 24 hours a day. Pawtucket Public Library. 13...
