Taunton police recover baby Jesus statue stolen from local farm
TAUNTON, Mass. (WJAR) — Taunton police recovered a stolen baby Jesus statue this week. Deep Pond Farm and Stables posted on social media last Wednesday that its baby Jesus and the lamb were stolen from the manger. It also shared surveillance camera footage of the items being stolen. The...
Man Attacked by Machete-Wielding Assailant in Providence in Road Rage Incident
A man was reportedly attacked by a suspect wielding a machete in Providence. The victim said the assault was a result of a road rage altercation. Shortly after 7 PM on Friday, police responded to the 1000 block of Chalkstone Avenue for a report of a man being struck by a machete.
Services, fundraiser, announced after 45-year-old Portsmouth woman dies from injuries sustained in Fall River...
Massachusetts State Police responded to a serious highway crash in Fall River on Monday that later turned fatal. According to Trooper Luis Blanco, at approximately 9:50 p.m., Troopers from the Dartmouth Barracks responded to a single car motor vehicle crash on Interstate 195 West. The vehicle rolled over multiple...
Meet The 12-Week-Old Chiweenie With a Personality Bigger Than Her Body
Animal Rescue of New England has introduced an adorable new rescue ready for adoption. Milicent, an approximately 12-week-old Chiweenie mix, is looking for a loving home where she can grow up cherished and spoiled.
Rhode Island Energy says 8,500 customers still without power
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Rhode Island Energy said that around 8,500 customers were still without power after severe wind and rain Friday that impacted 45,000 customers. The company said that crews had been working to restore power to all customers, but nighttime winds “may result in additional outages.”
12 Rhode Island All-You-Can-Eat Buffets Where Seafood Favorites Steal The Spotlight
Rhode Island might be the smallest state in America, but it serves up some of the biggest flavors when it comes to all-you-can-eat seafood buffets. Growing up in Rhode Island, I always associated family gatherings with the clatter of plates and the sizzle of butter-poached lobster at my uncle’s all-you-can-eat buffet.
Downtown Jingle Run 5K rescheduled after Brown University shooting
Organizers of the Providence Downtown Jingle Run 5K have announced the new date for the race. The rescheduled date for the Downtown Jingle 5K will be Sunday, Dec. 28. "The past week in Providence has been very difficult for the Brown community and especially for the victims’ families. With this tragic moment for our...
Smiley urges FBI to pay Brown shooter witness full $50,000
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Providence Mayor Brett Smiley sent a letter to FBI Director Kash Patel Friday urging the agency to pay “John,” the man who identified the Brown University shooter, the full $50,000 reward for identifying Claudio Manuel Neves Valente. “John is no less than a...
A minute-by-minute look at the search for the Brown University killer
The shooter fled the Barus and Holley building into broad daylight, leaving behind a trail of death and chaos — and clues that would take days to unravel. Brown University students hid and barricaded themselves in rooms on Saturday, Dec. 13. Their phones buzzed with conflicting text alerts - first saying a suspect...
Two Years Later, Police Renew Call for Help in Unsolved North Providence Murder
NORTH PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Two years after the killing of 61-year-old Claire Grady Flynn, police in North Providence are again asking the public for help, saying the case remains active and solvable. North Providence Police Department renewed its call for information on Friday, marking the second anniversary of...
