Providence RI

CRANTON, R.I. (WJAR) — The Cranston Police Department said that cruiser was involved in a multi-vehicle crash on Cranston Street Saturday. The crash occurred around 1 p.m. when a cruiser was responding to a service call with lights and sirens on. A driver exiting Trolley Barn Plaza did not...

The 50th Annual Meeting Street Telethon proved again that a community can come together on a cold winter night to support the one-of-a-kind school, raising $717,645 for the local non-profit.

Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee’s proposed fiscal year 2027 budget suggests eliminating coverage for GLP-1 drugs prescribed for weight loss under the state Medicaid program. The move reflects growing concerns over the rapidly rising cost of these medications. According to the Executive Office of Health and Human...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Providence, Rhode Island – Bitter cold and strong winds are expected to grip Rhode Island beginning Saturday, Feb. 8, setting up several days of hazardous winter conditions that could affect travel,...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — The Providence Fire Department said that residents of a home on Waverly Street had to jump from a third-story window to escape a fire on Sunday. The fire started around 5:30 a.m. in a second floor hallway and blocked the interior staircase. First responders had...

A Fall River restaurant owner hopes to thank the mystery snowplow driver who helped her reopen after a major SouthCoast snowstorm.

Above: Wen Shi of East Greenwich at the Jan. 30 protest in Providence against ICE. Photo by Layla Anvar. More than 70 students left the school early Friday to join with other protesters. Dozens of East Greenwich High School students left school early Friday to attend a protest in downtown...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — The City of Providence said it would implement alternate side parking on Feb. 2 in Ward One, Ward Two, and Ward Three to allow for trash pickup on Feb. 2. Beginning at 12:01 a.m. residents with permitted overnight parking passes will be allowed to park...

Last year, I brought up the fact that the Department of Children, Youth & Families was taking money from kids in state care. It is long-standing department policy to take federal benefits, such as Social Security or veterans’ benefits, from children in state care to fund administrative costs and sustain DCYF’s bottom...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — As frigid temperatures continue in Rhode Island, many are bundling up and staying inside. But animals that live outdoors year round don't have the same luxury. Handlers at Roger Williams Park Zoo have to take extra steps to make sure the animals are safe during...