Providence RI

Rhode Island continues its snow removal efforts after last weekend's winter storm, as the state prepares for another round of snow. More than a foot of snow fell in some parts of the state and crews have been working nonstop to clear the roads. In Providence crews have removed nearly...

LAKEVILLE — A Lakeville Police detective has led a regional investigation that connected a series of vape shop break-ins across Massachusetts and neighboring states and disrupted an organized theft ring linked to stolen vehicles. Detective Robert Schiffer coordinated a multi-agency effort that tied two break-ins at a...

Gomes, the Waterbury resident and former Providence standout, returned to Gampel Pavilion as Friar assistant.

(WJAR) — Rhode Island State Police said they have arrested seven people on drugs and firearms charges last week. According to state police, they investigated an organized criminal group known as the "Bucket West" street gang. Officials said the group is believed to be associated with firearms offenses and...

Globe RI reporter Amanda Milkovits recently reported that the department hasn't provided answers about the arrest.

CRANSTON, R.I. (WJAR) — A new CAVA opened its doors in Cranston on Friday. The new location is located at 2 Chapel View Boulevard. The Mediterranean fast-casual restaurant chain will be open from 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., officials said. “Our mission is to bring heart, health, and humanity...

Ever since its start back in 2020 as a pandemic-driven pizza shop where the only way to order was through Instagram, Hotline Pizza has had a buzz around it from various pizza connoisseurs around Rhode Island and Southern New England. Whenever a discussion comes up about the best local places to get a pie from, it’s...

On Saturday, December 13th, 2025, there was a school shooting at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. It is estimated that the shooting happened at around 4 p.m. inside the auditorium located in the Borus and Holley Engineering building on campus. Two students were killed in the shooting and nine were...

Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School’s Practical Nursing Program achieved a 100% pass rate on the 2025 National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses. All 51 students in the program passed the exam on their first attempt, according to a community announcement. The results were provided to the...

If you’ve been on a social media break lately (and who could blame you), you might be confused as to why you couldn’t pop into your favorite coffee shop this morning, or why you can’t make dinner reservations at some of the most popular eateries in the city tonight. Many local businesses are participating in ICE Out,...