Rhode Island State Police release preliminary investigation into double fatal rollover highway crash
The Rhode Island State Police today provided an update about the motor vehicle crash that killed two people yesterday on Route 295. At approximately 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, multiple 911 callers reported a multi-vehicle rollover crash on Route 295 North near the Mendon Road overpass in Cumberland. Upon arrival, Troopers.
McKee backs union drive for ‘Rule of 90’ pension boost
The governor announced his support for the $106 million change at a campaign event surrounded by the leaders of unions which have endorsed him.
Two People Die in Interstate 295 Crash in Cumberland, Rhode Island, After Car Crosses...
CUMBERLAND, RI — Two people were killed in a serious crash on Interstate 295 in Cumberland that shut down northbound traffic for hours. The collision happened around 3:30 p.m. near the Mendon Road overpass and left a smoking wreck on the highway. The crash caused major delays across northern...
Accused Fraudster Andrew Loffredo Hit With New Charges By RI Attorney General’s Office
Accused Fraudster Andrew Loffredo Hit With New Charges By RI Attorney General’s Office. Accused Fraudster Andrew Loffredo is facing new legal issues. The Rhode Island Attorney General’s Office has filed two charges. Presently, more than a dozen of Loffredo’s business entities have been placed in receivership by Superio
Interstate 295 north in Cumberland reopens after serious crash
CUMBERLAND, R.I. (WJAR) — A serious crash blocked all travel lanes of Interstate 295 north in Cumberland for hours during the Thursday evening commute. The crash happened near the exit for Mendon Road at about 3:30 p.m. The Rhode Island Department of Transportation posted on X at 6:38 p.m....
RIPTA board votes to move ahead on new Providence bus hub
A 4.4-acre plot of land used to host Providence’s World Cup festivities next to the city’s Amtrak station is the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority’s choice for its state-of-the-art transit center. On Thursday, RIPTA’s board of directors voted 6-0 to direct contractor Next Wave Partners to move ahead with drafting b
New housing complex opens in Providence
A new housing complex held its grand opening in Providence on Thursday.
City appeals LEOBOR ruling that controversial officer can return to PPD
Providence is making its last appeal in court in an effort to block a controversial police officer's reinstatement.
Owner of German shepherd who traveled to 48 states works to preserve dog’s legacy
WARWICK, R.I. (WJAR) — A Warwick German shepherd traveled more than most people. Ruger went to all 48 states in the continental U.S. in four years. It all started when Eryka Olney and her family took one trip without him. “He was having so much anxiety that they were...
Providence asks court to overturn panel’s decision in order to fire Sgt. Hanley
(WJAR) — The city of Providence has filed court action to once again try to fire a police sergeant accused of hitting and kicking a handcuffed suspect six years ago. A police disciplinary panel ruled earlier this month, for the second time, that Sgt. Joseph Hanley can return to work after serving a 45-day suspension, o
