Fall River man sentenced to five years in prison for selling cocaine, firearms
BOSTON, M.A. — A Fall River man with more than 15 prior criminal convictions was sentenced Monday to five years in federal prison for firearm and drug offenses, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for Massachusetts. Carlos Perez, 40, was also sentenced to three years of supervised release.
Meet the candidates: Dr. Luis Daniel Muñoz for US Senate
Muñoz joins 12 News live in studio to let voters know why he's looking to replace Sen. Jack Reed and how he'd address what he believes to be the biggest issue facing the state right now.
Bride seeks answers after wedding coordinator suddenly cancels
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Some local brides are scrambling after a wedding planner and florist hasn’t delivered. One of those brides, named Meagan, told 12 News the owner of Jenny Events Co. canceled her services just three months before her wedding. She said the owner, Jennifer Murray, informed her that she’s in
Living in Cranston, RI: Four Local Centers, Four Very Different Daily Routines
Trying to find "downtown Cranston" is a good way to misunderstand the city. Cranston works more like a collection of neighborhoods attached to smaller commercial and social nodes. Its 2024 Comprehensive Plan reflects that pattern by identifying Garden City Center, Rolfe Square, Knightsville, and Pawtuxet Village as pla
App can help Rhode Island Energy customers manage their bills
As fall approaches, Rhode Island Energy customers are gearing up for the electricity rate increase that typically takes effect in October. But this year, there's a new tool to help customers manage their bills. Rhode Island Energy is partnering with Sense to introduce a new app that allows ratepayers to...
Johnston superintendent says he will hold bus company accountable as problems continue
JOHNSTON, R.I. (WJAR) — Johnston Superintendent Scott Sutherland said in a letter to families that he will hold the bus company accountable as the district continues to face transportation problems. Parents raised concerns on the first day of school last week after they said some students spent hours on...
Why Locals OBSESS Over This Husband-and-Wife-Owned Restaurant in Smithfield, RI
Open Sun 9 AM–10 PM, Mon 11 AM–10 PM, Tue-Wed 11 AM–11 PM, Thu 11 AM–12 AM, Fri-Sat 11 AM–1 AM. On busy Douglas Pike in Smithfield, Rhode Island, sits a restaurant built entirely on one love story. 🍺. Laura’s Bar and Grill is not...
Providence Health Plan is shutting down entirely, forcing more than 64,000 Medicare Advantage members...
A regional nonprofit health plan that has served the Pacific Northwest and California for more than four decades is closing for good. Providence Health Plan confirmed it is shutting down entirely after a last-ditch deal to keep its Medicare Advantage business alive fell apart, leaving more than 64,000 older adults need
Multiple vehicles involved in crash with tractor trailer in Mansfield
(WJAR) — Multiple vehicles were involved in a crash involving a tractor-trailer in Mansfield on Wednesday, according to the union that represents Mansfield firefighters. The Mansfield Fire Department responded around 7:10 a.m. to Chauncy Street for the crash. The union says there were four vehicles involved. Two indivi
Large pothole on Route 99 in Lincoln damages nearly a dozen vehicles
(WJAR) — Rhode Island State Police said a large pothole on Route 99 in Lincoln south has damaged around 10 to 12 vehicles. According to state police, the vehicles sustained tire and undercarriage damage. The pothole, which is just north of Sayles Hill, will be filled by Rhode Island...
