Judge dismisses lawsuit blocking sale of ‘The Conjuring’ house
The high-profile lawsuit filed in an attempt to block the sale of "The Conjuring" house to "Ghost Hunters" TV star Jason Hawes has been dismissed, 12 News has learned.
Rhode Island judge orders release of man wanted for murder in Dominican Republic
A man wanted for murder in the Dominican Republic has been released by a Rhode Island judge. The Department of Homeland Security said Bryan Rafael Gomez was also in the country illegally. On Jan. 24, 2023, the Coordination of the Courts of Instruction of the National District of Santo Domingo,...
Providence celebrates new business center
(WJAR) — Providence leaders celebrated the opening of a new business center in the city on Thursday. The new Providence Business Center is on the first floor of 444 Westminster Street, and it is meant to be a one-stop shop for small-business needs. Mayor Brett Smiley’s office says that...
Spotlight New England: Ashley Iaconetti talks all things ‘Real Housewives of RI’
Ashley Iaconetti, one of the stars of Real Housewives of Rhode Island and co-owner of Audrey's Coffee House & Lounge, was a guest on this edition of Spotlight New England.
Crook Point Bridge Symbol of Providence’s Broken Waterfront
The Crook Point Bridge has been standing at attention for 50 years. It’s an eyesore. (Frank Carini/ecoRI News) Maybe it’s just me, but I don’t understand the fascination to spend money to save and then maintain a bridge to nowhere. For once, I agree with the Rhode Island Department of Transportation.
You’ll Never Guess Where John Legend Went After His Providence Show
John Legend didn’t just perform in Providence—he surprised fans at a popular Federal Hill restaurant the next night.
Video of person in white robe with pointed hood was orchestrated for ‘attention’
WEST WARWICK, R.I. (WJAR) — The West Warwick Police Department said Thursday that the video of a person seen wearing a white robe with a pointed hood was part of an effort to "generate attention on social media and in the news." A video of the individual was captured...
Lottery contractor extends Providence headquarters lease through 2036 under new FM ownership
The gambling company that exclusively supplies Rhode Island’s lottery equipment will remain at its downtown Providence headquarters through at least 2036. Brightstar Lottery announced Wednesday it signed a nine-year lease with the new owner of the 10-story glass and metal building overlooking the Providence Place mall and the Rhode Island State House. The agreement with […]
Cabo Verde Airlines Returns To United States, With Unique Providence Flights
Cabo Verde Airlines is resuming flights to the United States, with a route that many people may struggle to make sense of (but as you’d expect, there’s a reason).
Finally home: Team celebrates duplex built for – and by – disabled veterans in...
BURRILLVILLE – A home dedication for the two local veterans who built their own duplex at 57-59 Oakland School St. through Habitat For Humanity was held on Sunday. Scott Glaude, 53, and David Collins, 61, both disabled veterans of the Army National Guard, spent over two years building their homes alongside Habitat Volunteers and officially moved into the duplex at the end of February...

















