Providence RI

A new law in Rhode Island suggests that self-checkout lanes might have to be limited, which could have ramifications for Aldi locations in the state.

BURRILLVILLE – A Johnston man who stole a car from a Cranston supermarket made dangerous attempts to elude police for nearly three hours Tuesday morning, driving across lawns and crashing into multiple cruisers before finally hitting a telephone pole, according to a joint release from the three law enforcement agencies involved in his capture.

(WJAR) — The Providence Fire Department concluded an investigation into an auto garage fire in March. It found the fire was most likely accidental in nature. Crews responded to a garage fire at 14 Warrington Street on March 20. Due to the location of the fire and its nature,...

Lemon & Oil Deli & Catering will be closing its doors at the end of the month, the Seekonk business announced Tuesday.

(WJAR) — Authorities said a Providence man was arrested after striking multiple police cruisers early Tuesday morning. According to Providence police, they stopped a black BMW that matched the description of a reported stolen vehicle out of Massachusetts at around 1:30 a.m. As officers tried to exit their cruisers...

(WJAR) — The Pawtucket Police Department is investigating a stabbing that happened on Monday. Officers responded to May Street for the incident. They found a male suffering from a non-life-threatening stab wound, and he was taken to an area hospital. No arrests have been made. The department continues to...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — A man is in serious condition after a stabbing in Providence Tuesday night. Police said they responded to Spruce Street for a reported stabbing stemming from a traffic incident. Officers on scene said they found a man suffering from multiple stab wounds. The man was...

For the second year in a row, Bally’s Corporation, the exclusive operator of the two state-sponsored casinos in Lincoln and Tiverton, is asking lawmakers for more state money to spend on marketing to head off losses after an indoor smoking ban takes effect in January 2027. The request is...

Rhode Home Rescue is looking for a home for Jack, a 10-year-old male Shih Tzu, whom the nonprofit, Rhode Island-based rescue, recently introduced to the community. In their words, Jack is a “sweet senior” who has “so much love left to give,” and is now searching for a safe, stable place to land after a sudden life change.

(WJAR) — Kingston, Massachusetts, police said a former school employee who was under investigation regarding a social media video involving a minor was found dead in Rhode Island on Tuesday. According to police, the man, who worked for the Silver Lake Regional School District at the time, was allegedly...