Massachusetts State Police Announce Sobriety Checkpoint in Bristol County
The Massachusetts State Police have announced they will be implementing a sobriety checkpoint in Bristol County, targeting impaired drivers as part of an ongoing effort to enhance road safety. Colonel Geoffrey D. Noble, Superintendent of the Massachusetts State Police, announced that the checkpoint will be held on Thur
Fire significantly damages residence in East Greenwich
(WJAR) — A fire significantly damaged a home in East Greenwich early Monday morning. The East Greenwich Fire Department responded around 3:00 a.m. to a reported garage fire on South County Trail. Since then, numerous municipalities have responded to provide mutual aid. As the sun began to rise, an...
Elizabeth Kue Commits to Bryant Women’s Golf
Johnston star Elizabeth Kue has committed to the Bryant women’s golf team as part of the class of 2027. Kue made the announcement on social media on Sunday. “I am beyond excited to announce that I will be continuing my academic and athletic career playing division 1 golf at Bryant University! I am so grateful to Coach
Memorial Day Parade Cancelled; Closing Ceremony Still On – at Swift
Above: A rain-soaked Main Street Sunday before Memorial Day. But we do have some photos over earlier Memorial Days – some FAR earlier – for you to enjoy!. The Town of East Greenwich was ready for the annual Memorial Day Parade, complete with flags lining the route, but Mother Nature had other ideas. The parade has been
Swansea Friends Meeting House listed among America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places
SWANSEA, MASS. (WHDH) - The National Trust for Historic Preservation has unveiled its annual list of America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places, which this year honors the 250th anniversary of our nation’s founding and the self-evident truth that all people are created equal. Among the locations was the Swansea Frien
Pawtucket police investigate carjacking incident
(WJAR) — The Pawtucket Police Department is investigating a carjacking over the weekend. It happened around 9:00 p.m. on Saturday night. Police responded to a car wash on Broadway after reports of a carjacking at gunpoint. The victim had some minor injuries and was taken to a hospital. Police...
Crash near Washington Bridge causes backup on I-195
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — A crash on I-195 near the Washington Bridge resulted in one injury and a miles-long backup, according to the Rhode Island State Police. The crash happened at around 1:45 p.m., and led to two lanes on I-195 westbound being blocked. According to the RISP,...
Brown University celebrates its first graduation since tragedy hit its campus
(WJAR) — Gathering on the College Green on Sunday, the Brown University Class of 2026 celebrated a milestone that was defined as much by its profound grief as its academic triumph. As rain-soaked families and graduates, a quiet fell over the community as they paused to honor two classmates...
Brown University celebrates 258th Commencement
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Brown University is celebrating their 258th Commencement on Sunday. The university procession began at 9:45 a.m. at the Faunce Arch. The commencement ceremony concludes Brown’s three-day Commencement and Reunion Weekend, which brought more than 10,000 people to College Hill. This comes just mo
Man arrested, facing assault charges after incident at Mi Sueño
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — A man was arrested and charged with simple assault after allegedly striking a police officer at the Mi Sueño nightclub in Providence. According to Providence Police, officers assisted security at Mi Sueño at 12:42 a.m. on Saturday in escorting out a patron. That patron, 31-year-old Carlos Garc
