Providence councilors raising money to honor ‘Reddit John’
Two Providence councilors have launched a fundraising effort in honor of the anonymous tipster who assisted detectives with tracking down the gunman in the wake of the deadly shooting at Brown University.
Police: Man stole $10K+ in donations from East Greenwich church
Police have arrested a Lincoln man accused of stealing more than $10,000 in donations from an East Greenwich church last year.
From wicked cold to wicked snowy
The cold has made itself apparent across New England this morning, as we wake up to temperatures in the single digits and feels like temperatures far below zero!. This goes beyond “typical winter cold”. For reference, the average low this time of year is in the low 20s, while the average high is in the mid 30s. We...
Dangerous cold ahead in Fall River. Here’s the temperature your home needs
A cold weather advisory has been issued for Bristol County from 10 p.m. Friday to 10 a.m. Saturday, as temperatures are set to hit a dangerous chill. "Very cold wind chills as low as 20 below expected," the National Weather Service advisory says . "The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause...
Taunton man charged for abandoning pop-up camper behind Tractor Supply
IPSWICH — A Taunton man has been charged for abandoning a Coleman pop-up camper behind the Tractor Supply in Ipswich last summer. Jonathan Simon, 44, appeared in Ipswich District Court on December 22. His case was continued until June 22 of this year, but he owes $200 in costs, according to court records.
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE STORM UPDATE – Saturday Morning
The National Weather Service is forecasting that the storm will hit Rhode Island and nearby Massachusetts between 7 AM on Sunday and 7 AM Monday, with blisteringly cold weather to follow. ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SUNDAY TO 8 PM EST MONDAY... WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total...
Two Puppies Rescued After Being Dumped on a Highway Find Hope in New England
Two young puppies, Pebbles and Bam Bam, are seeking forever homes after being rescued from a life-threatening situation on a major highway in central Mississippi. The dogs, estimated to have been born around November 6, 2025, were dumped and abandoned on the busy roadway before being saved by passersby and brought to...
Sutton Foster Sets Concert Dates in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Georgia, More
Two-time Tony winner Sutton Foster, most recently on Broadway in the revival of Once Upon a Mattress, will bring her concert act to several cities around the country in the next few months. An Evening With Sutton Foster is scheduled for January 24 at the Emerson Colonial Theatre in Boston,...
Providence Mayor Vows To Veto Rent Control
Providence Mayor Brett Smiley vows to veto a rent control measure if it reaches his desk. A plan released by members of the City Council would cap annual rent increases at four percent, although a significant number of apartments would be exempt. The mayor said a cap would almost certainly...
What you should do if you lose power in a snowstorm
With winter storms, there is always the potential for power outages, and no power means no heat.
