Providence RI

The man accused of strangling a woman behind a Providence middle school nearly three decades ago has been found guilty of second-degree murder, 12 News has learned.

On Friday, a Providence Superior Court jury returned a conviction against an alleged murderer tied to the strangulation death of Kathleen O’Dowd Boleman in 1999. But that jury decision is now in question. According to multiple sources, a binder belonging to one of the prosecutors was found in the...

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...