Providence RI

Meet Max, an 8 to 10-year-old Maltese-Poodle mix, who is still looking for his forever home at the Attleboro Animal Shelter in Massachusetts. The Friends of Attleboro Animal Shelter, an all-volunteer organization dedicated to the cats and dogs at the shelter, recently introduced this affectionate senior dog who they...

Rhode Island holds a fascinating architectural secret from the 1800s that sounds like something from a storybook. Homeowners back then believed they could protect their families from lightning strikes by building houses with incredibly steep, pointy roofs that would supposedly split lightning bolts right down the...

There are roughly 17.5 million veterans living in the U.S., according to data from the Department of Veterans Affairs. Though, the VA anticipates the percentage of the U.S. population with military experience will continue to decline over the next couple of decades—by 2046, it expects the number of living U.S....

A section of Church Street is blocked off by police tape.

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — As Senate leaders debate a deal that could end the government shutdown in Washington, local leaders remain focused on the impact in Rhode Island, particularly in terms of food assistance. Providence Mayor Brett Smiley said Monday the city has doubled the amount of meals available...

After receiving a record number of applications, the University of Rhode Island exceeded its enrollment target for the incoming freshman class this fall. The academic caliber of students on the Kingston campus is also on the rise with new students having arrived with strong grade point averages coming out of high...

FALL RIVER – Corree K. Gonzales, the man accused of brutally stabbing former mayor Will Flanagan last month, did not appear at a status hearing in Fall River District Court on Monday but was given a new court date of Dec. 4 for a competency hearing, according to his attorney, James Vital.

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — The Diocese of Providence has announced the merger of several churches in both West Warwick and Providence. Most Rev. Bruce Lewandowski, C.Ss.R., Bishop of Providence, announced that Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish and SS. Peter and Paul Parish to merge into St. Joseph Parish in West...

The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority is offering free monthly transit passes to apartment residents through a new pilot program aimed at boosting ridership and reducing vehicle use. The Residential Transit Pilot Program invites multifamily property owners and managers to order complimentary monthly passes for...

CRANSTON, RI — A man was arrested on multiple firearms charges Friday following the execution of a search warrant. John Carrion, of Cranston, was taken into custody at approximately 3 p.m. by members of the HIDTA Task Force. Carrion faces four charges: two counts of possession of a firearm...