Fatal afternoon shooting in Fall River parking lot deemed suicide
Fall River personnel responded to an incident at a city parking lot that turned fatal. A call came in around 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday for a medical assist in the Hanover Building parking lot at 235 Hanover Street. Fall River Reporter had received tips that there was in fact a...
Amtrak study to improve Northeast Corridor chugs along – again
Amtrak has restarted its study of the Northeast Corridor tracks between New Haven and Providence, setting in motion once again a decade-long project that could improve rail travel in the region but has drawn fierce opposition from community members along the proposed routes. The study will examine a polygonal area boun
Cranston neighborhood getting $1 million to address flooding
A flood-prone Cranston neighborhood is getting major infrastructure upgrades to try and protect homes there during future storms.
Providence Man Sentenced for Raping Child Relative in Attleboro
A Providence man with a prior conviction has been sentenced to up to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to child rape.
Shots fired into vehicle in Cranston
CRANSTON, R.I. (WJAR) — Cranston police said multiple shots were fired into a vehicle Tuesday night. Officers said they were investigating a shooting involving two vehicles on Gansett Avenue. It is unclear what led to the shooting. No injuries were reported. Police did not share if any arrests were...
Truck towed from water in Swansea was stolen
A pickup truck was submerged in the water off of Pearse Road in Swansea Tuesday afternoon.
Free skin cancer screenings being offered at RI beaches
One in five Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime, according to health officials.
Man critically injured after stabbing in Providence
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — A man is in critical condition after a stabbing in Providence Tuesday night. Police said they responded to Smith Street shortly before 7 p.m. for a reported stabbing. However, officers located the man on Chalkstone Avenue suffering from a stab wound to the back. The...
WATCH: Power lines explode at scene of Coventry crash
A crash between two cars Monday afternoon caused the wires to come down and land on a RIPTA trolley at the corner of Nooseneck Hill Road Woodthrush roads.
Man charged in attempted arson at Warwick restaurant
The suspect, identified as Brian Fisher, was taken into custody Monday and charged with one count of 5th-degree arson.
