People on the Move: Walt Buteau Joins Engel & Völkers Oceanside
Engel & Völkers Oceanside Welcomes Walt Buteau as Real Estate Advisor. Engel & Völkers Oceanside announced the addition of Walt Buteau as a Real Estate Advisor. With nearly 20 years of experience buying, selling, and revitalizing properties, coupled with his long career as an investigative reporter with Channel 12,...
Man Arrested after He Blacked Out in School; Had Fentanyl on Elementary School Grounds...
Cranston, RI – A shocking incident unfolded at Garden City School on 70 Plantation Drive when authorities arrested custodian Anthony DeSimone after discovering fentanyl on school property. The arrest has raised significant concerns regarding drug safety at educational institutions. Police responded to a disturbance...
Dragon boaters clean a stretch of Providence River
A stretch of riverbank in Providence got some T.L.C Saturday morning from about two-dozen dragon boat enthusiasts. Members of the Century Dragon Boat Club and additional volunteers gathered near the Point Street Bridge and the gathered refuse along the bank and on the river. According to a spokesperson for the...
Coventry police searching for driver after crash
Coventry police are searching for a pick-up truck driver after a police pursuit Saturday ended in a crash.
Rhode Island’s ‘Injury Fund’ games prioritize safety for all sports participants
JOHNSTON, R.I. (WJAR) -- With high school sports in full swing in Rhode Island, many home teams are hosting games they call an injury fund game. For over 75 years, in a game that is not counted, schools agree to come together to raise money that helps athletes in case of an injury, but many people across the State...
Police Log: Eggs, Hot Dogs & Frisbee Trespassers
3:47 p.m. – Police arrested a Coventry woman, 36, for driving under the influence after someone from Bank RI on South County Trail reported an unconscious woman at the drive-through. She had pinpoint pupils and was unsteady on her feet, according to police, and while searching her car, police found a white folded...
New city crime center draws criticism from anti-surveillance advocates
Providence is now home to the state’s first Real-Time Crime Center, aiming to support the city’s policing efforts with real-time surveillance technology and data, Providence officials announced last month. But the new center — which uses public and registered private security cameras, license plate readers and 911...
Family-run Affordable Junk Removal takes the stress out of cleanups
Whether it’s one old fridge in the garage or an entire home of unwanted goods, the team at Affordable Junk Removal offers a cost-efficient, stress-free approach to waste management. “You don’t lift a finger,” says owner Jason Schadler, who started the company along with his wife Christine in 2005.
14 Dishes That Prove Rhode Island Loves Clams More Than Anyone Else
Rhode Island might be tiny on the map, but when it comes to clams, it’s a heavyweight champion. Crispy fritters, velvety chowders, and every imaginable twist in between show just how much love this state pours into its shellfish. Along the coast, you’ll find shacks and fine-dining spots alike...
Man critically injured after crash on I-95 in Attleboro
ATTLEBORO, Mass. (WPRI) — A man was critically injured after a two-vehicle crash on I-95 north in Attleboro early Sunday morning. According to Attleboro Fire Chief Scott LaChance says just after 1:00 a.m., the fire department was called to a multi-vehicle crash on the highway. When crews arrived on scene, they found...