Kleinman ’30: The Washington Bridge cost Gov. McKee reelection — R.I. deserves better infrastructure
On Sept. 9, Gov. Dan McKee became the first incumbent to lose a Rhode Island gubernatorial primary in more than 30 years. McKee didn’t lose by a slim margin, either — he suffered a 24-point defeat to challenger Helena Foulkes. McKee secured his loss long before votes got...
Cumberland Reports Surpluses in Three Town Funds
Cumberland taxpayers and utility customers can see how the town's main funds closed out the year, though the figures are unaudited and the town has not tied them to tax rates. Cumberland, R.I. — Cumberland ended the 2026 fiscal year with a $213,364 operating surplus in its General Fund, according to the town's year-end
Family remembers Bristol man killed in crash as kind, caring
BRISTOL, R.I. (WJAR) — The family of a 64-year-old Bristol man is mourning his sudden death after he was struck and killed by a car last week. David Mattos was hit Wednesday at the intersection of State and Thames streets, according to Bristol police. He died at a local hospital.
Taunton teen riding skateboard hit, critically injured by car
The mother of a Taunton teenager who was hit by a car while riding his skateboard last week told 12 News her son has a long road to recovery ahead of him.
Bear spotted outside Coventry home
A Coventry man had a surprise visitor at his home Tuesday morning.
RI woman says car purchased online turned out to be stolen
When Jessica Castro bought a 2018 Honda Accord Sport in May of 2026, she said everything looked legitimate — until she was stopped by Cranston police a few weeks later for failing to register the car in a timely manner.
Golden Crust Pizza to open in former Warwick Hooters building
WARWICK, R.I. — Golden Crust Pizza is moving into the former Hooters property on Airport Road in Warwick, according to the building’s real estate agent. The restaurant will be the company’s second location, joining its first in Providence. The property sold for just under $900,000, the agent...
School bus driver reportedly seen throwing empty nip bottles from bus window in Somerset
SOMERSET, Mass. (WJAR) — Somerset Berkley Regional High School officials said in a letter to families that a bus driver was seen throwing an empty nip bottle out of a bus window during morning pickup on Tuesday. According to the letter, a driver travelling behind the school bus saw...
State Police Turn Off Three Flock License-Plate Cameras in East Greenwich After Town Objects
Three State Police Flock cameras in East Greenwich are deactivated pending a State Police review, and the town says it is prepared to go to court if they return. The East Greenwich Town Council took no action Monday night on Flock license-plate cameras after learning that the Rhode Island State Police had turned off th
Providence woman loses car, more than $10,000 after Facebook Marketplace fraud in Cranston
CRANSTON, R.I. (WJAR) — Cranston Police are warning about Facebook Marketplace fraud after a Providence woman reported being out thousands of dollars and a car after purchasing one on the app in May. “Everything looked very legitimate,” said Jessica Castro, who bought a 2018 Honda Accord off Facebook Marketplace...
