UHC Medicare Advantage patients in RI granted ‘special enrollment period’
Rhode Island's Office of the Attorney General announced Thursday that residents with UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage interested in switching insurance providers have been granted a special enrollment period by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
Fall River Store Owner Turns Shoplifting Incident Into Teachable Moment
At 7:22 p.m. on Tuesday, July 29, a familiar customer walked into Globe Street Convenience in Fall River: a woman with her two kids, regulars at the store. What happened next left owner Will Rodriguez stunned. The Moment It All Went Wrong. Instead of picking up their usual snacks, the...
Providence man arrested after high-speed chase
A Providence man was arrested after a police chase spanning from Kingston, Massachusetts to New Bedford. Kingston police said they received a call at 3 a.m. for a resident claiming multiple thieves were in her backyard stealing her jet ski and trailer. Officers responded and found a dark pick-up truck...
The Snake-Heavy Waters Of Rhode Island You’ll Want To Know About Before Diving In
Rhode Island may be the smallest state in the U.S., but it packs in a lot of nature, culture, and history. Whether you're heading to New Shoreham, the under-the-radar Rhode Island town with charming streets, or visiting one of the state's best-reviewed beaches, there's always a good balance of nature and culture to...
Massachusetts man has simple requests despite hitting millions on State Lottery instant game
A Massachusetts man just won millions on a State Lottery scratch ticket, however, he is keeping his purchases pretty simple. According to the Massachusetts State Lottery, David Badejo Jr. of Attleboro is the first $10 million grand prize winner in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s “$10,000,000 Bonanza” instant ticket...
Bristol County Jail installs AC in women’s center with expiring COVID-19 funds
DARTMOUTH, Mass. (WJAR) — Last summer, the Bristol County Sheriff's Office installed AC units inside the women's center of the Bristol County Jail. It is something Sheriff Paul Heroux has been working to accomplish since 2023. "This idea came from the employees because as often as I say, the...
Deli reopens under new ownership as former owner recovers from brain cancer surgery
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — A Providence deli is open again, under new management. The Hudson Street Deli, inside the historic William Taft House, had closed temporarily after its owner was diagnosed with brain cancer. For the past 11 years, Bryan Rinebolt has worked hard to keep Hudson Street Deli...
Suspects throw bodycam into trash before arrest of 4 in Providence
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Bodycam footage from the Providence Police Department obtained by ABC 6 showed a chaotic scene on July 23 at the Hartford Avenue Housing Complex. Vanhersing Francisco was charged with assault of a police officer, felony assault, resisting legal or illegal arrest, and disorderly conduct....
He put windshield fluid in a Gatorade bottle. Now he’s charged with poisoning a...
A 29-year-old North Providence town employee was arrested Monday, July 28, and charged with poisoning a coworker, according to police . The man tricked his coworker into drinking windshield washer fluid, said North Providence's police chief, Col. Alfred Ruggerio Jr. The coworker consumed washer fluid that had been...
Newly Minted Millionaire: Attleboro Lands $10M Lottery Jackpot After Skipping Out On Work
David Badejo Jr., a forklift trainer, was offered an overtime shift on Monday but decided to turn it down. He stopped by his favorite store instead and won the grand prize in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s "$10,000,000 Bonanza," a $20 scratch-off ticket. “I’m glad I didn’t take OT today!”...
