Mom of 2017 murder victim on suspect’s capture: ‘God’s timing is always on time’
Shawndell Burney-Speaks has been waiting nearly nine years for justice for her late son.
Lawsuit: RI Family Claims Medical Negligence by VA Hospitals Resulted in Death
Lawsuit: RI Family Claims Medical Negligence by VA Hospitals Resulted in Death. A family in Rhode Island has sued the United States of America - and doctors employed at Veterans Administration (VA) hospitals - for “claims of injuries and death due to the medical negligence of employees of the United States and...
Taunton’s Star Drive-In to stay open
TAUNTON, Mass. (WJAR) — Taunton's Star Drive-In will remain open, according to the restaurant's owner. Starting in 1964, and continuing to the present, the Star Drive-In is a Taunton classic. "The food's always good here," customer Mike Gardner said. The fried food and sweet treats are a tradition for...
Council advances resolution to halt zoo changes as residents pack City Hall
The Attleboro City Council chambers were filled past capacity as more than 180 residents packed City Hall, while others gathered outside as a debate over the future of Capron Park Zoo unfolded. Inside, residents wearing “Save Capron Zoo” shirts and holding hand-painted signs reacted throughout the night with cheers,...
Providence holds ceremony to promote 14 police officers to supervisory ranks
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — The Providence Police Department held a ceremony promoting officers Wednesday morning. Fourteen officers were promoted during the ceremony. It included new sergeants, detectives a detective sergeant who was promoted to lieutenant. Mayor Brett Smiley and Col. Oscar Perez highlighted the work...
State mistakenly pays workers $220,000 meant for union dues
The mistake was attributed to a human error and is the latest mishap at the R.I. Department of Administration.
Lincoln police seek help identifying person accused of dumping trash
Lincoln police are asking for help identifying a person accused of dumping several garbage bags along the highway. Police said the person was seen taking multiple garbage bags out along the Moshassuck Valley Industrial Highway on Saturday, March 21, 2026. The person was caught on surveillance camera then fleeing...
JetBlue flight hits coyote on runway at T.F. Green airport
A JetBlue flight returned safely to T.F. Green Airport in Rhode Island after hitting a coyote on the runway Tuesday morning.
Drivers report potholes on Mount Hope Bridge months after resurfacing
BRISTOL, R.I. (WJAR) — Frustrated drivers said they're concerned about the bumpy ride over the Mount Hope Bridge. The almost 100-year-old bridge was repaved less than a year ago. In August 2025, the bridge was closed for four days, so crews could complete a resurfacing project. The Rhode Island...
‘Designed to fail’: Capron Park Zoo transformation plan sparks outrage
Attleboro City Hall was packed Tuesday night as councilors discussed Mayor Cathleen DeSimone's zoo transition plan.
