Oklahoma prison escapee caught in Rhode Island
A man wanted for allegedly escaping an Oklahoma prison has been captured in Providence.
Rising heating oil prices push Southern New England homeowners to buy less fuel
(WJAR) — Home heating oil prices are squeezing homeowners across Southern New England, prompting some customers to order less fuel as winter approaches. One customer who paid $1,140 for 300 gallons last year paid $1,189 this year for just 200 gallons. David Studley, owner of Patriot Oil in West...
Central Falls man accused of assaulting neighbor, firing gun during dispute
CENTRAL FALLS, R.I. (WJAR) — Central Falls police said a man was arrested after a violent dispute between neighbors on Wednesday. According to police, officers responded to 57 Garfield St. for a report of an assault and shots fired. Officials said a 19-year-old woman reported that an argument with...
Feds accuse businessman of $8.8 million fraud scheme
PHILADELPHIA — A Montgomery County man is facing federal fraud charges for an alleged scheme to defraud investors in his company and to defraud the state of Rhode Island. David Dinenberg, 54, of the Penn Wynne section of Lower Merion Township, was charged in U.S. District Court in Philadelphia with securities fraud and
Man wanted in ID theft and credit fraud case in Bristol County
Police in Bristol County are investigating a case they believe involves ID theft and credit fraud. According to Mass Most Wanted, last Wednesday, an Easton resident reported fraudulent activity on his credit card stemming from suspicious charges at the Comfort Inn in Dedham. Surveillance video footage was obtained from
Massachusetts man, Rhode Island woman found guilty in murder of door-to-door salesperson Brima Koroma
BROCKTON – Two people were found guilty today in Brockton Superior Court on charges related to the murder of a 24-year-old in 2022, Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy Cruz has announced. 37-year-old Brendan Fernandes of Brockton, was found guilty of First-Degree Murder, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, and Unla
Data: RI osprey population sees 38% drop in breeding success
The Audubon Society of Rhode Island warned that its Osprey Monitoring Program has documented a significant drop in fledged young among the state's monitored nests.
Cranston mayor outlines potential long-term solutions to Oaklawn Avenue flooding
CRANSTON, R.I. (WJAR) — The Oaklawn Avenue underpass did not flood during the most recent storm, but Cranston officials say they are working toward a longer-term solution for a location that has repeatedly filled with water during heavy rain. Cranston Mayor Ken Hopkins said the city and state have...
URI to reconsider running its own payroll amid state’s Workday troubles
A colossal software overhaul of the University of Rhode Island’s (URI) administrative and payroll systems on track to launch next fall may need to change course after state officials asked university officials to possibly take over a big responsibility it previously told them not to pursue. URI began its transition to
Double digit increases in Rhode Island commercial health insurance premiums coming in 2027
Monthly health insurance costs are set to rise by double-digit percentages for the second consecutive year, though the sticker shock won’t be quite as sharp as last year. Commercial insurance rates for 2027, unveiled by Rhode Island Health Insurance Commissioner Cory King on Tuesday, are also lower than what insurers w
