Renewable Energy Programs Would Take Hit Under McKee’s Budget Plan
PROVIDENCE — Rhode Island’s renewable energy programs could see their biggest changes in almost two decades, if state lawmakers approve Gov. Dan McKee’s fiscal 2027 budget proposal. The state Office of Management and Budget (OMB) on Jan. 15 rolled out the $15 billion state budget proposal for...
Snow Closings and Parking Bans
Whether it’s school delays, business closures, or winter parking bans, this is your go-to SouthCoast snow closings hub with real-time updates during winter weather.
Man arrested on warrant in Woonsocket
WOONSOCKET, RI — Rhode Island State Police arrested three people on various charges and executed a bench warrant during a series of incidents. At 11:45 a.m., troopers arrested Emanuel Costa, 22, of Woonsocket, on an affidavit and arrest warrant for domestic simple assault originating from the Cranston Police...
Shoplifting investigation underway in Somerset
SOMERSET, MA — Police are seeking the public’s help in identifying two people suspected of shoplifting from a local grocery store. The Somerset Police Department said the two individuals allegedly took multiple cases of Red Bull and other items from the Stop & Shop on more than one occasion without paying.
Brown University students return after shooting to a fortified campus
PROVIDENCE – With classes scheduled to start on Wednesday, Jan. 21, Brown students are starting to make their way back to a quiet yet more fortified campus . Since the mass shooting at the Barus & Holley building on Dec. 13 , which killed two students and left nine injured, the university has beefed up security, with...
New Bedford man tazed three times sentenced after spitting blood, saliva in trooper’s face
Bristol County District Attorney Thomas Quinn, III has announced that a 43-year-old man was convicted after a jury trial in the New Bedford District Court. Eli Zarate, of New Bedford was sentenced by the Honorable Heath Antonio to 2.5 years to the House of Correction with 2 years to serve and the balance suspended...
Mass. man sentenced to 10 years in state prison for DUI wrong-way crash
Cary Guy of Dighton pleaded no contest to charges of driving the wrong way on I-195 in East Providence while drunk, seriously injuring four people. A Massachusetts man has been sentenced to a decade in state prison for driving drunk and causing a wrong-way crash on Interstate 195 in East Providence that seriously...
Bonded Pair of Friendly Small Dogs Urgently Seeks Foster or Forever Home in New...
A heartwarming yet urgent appeal has been issued by Animal Rescue of New England for Tootsy and Copper, a bonded pair of small dogs who must stay together as they seek a foster or forever home in the New England area. The nonprofit rescue organization, which operates foster homes throughout Rhode Island, Connecticut,...
Sullivan Tire Donates to More than 75 Food Pantries in Five New England States
Sullivan Tire and Auto Service recently made monetary donations to more than 75 food pantries across Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Connecticut, and Maine. Sullivan Tire said the donations focus on easing food insecurity throughout New England. Employee-owners across the region nominated the food...
Lane shifts, ramp closures coming to Route 37 in Cranston
More changes are coming to Route 37 as the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) works to replace and rehabilitate bridges along the busy corridor.
