Brush fire breaks out in West Greenwich
WEST GREENWICH, R.I. (WJAR) — A brush fire broke out miles away from another brush fire in Coventry Wednesday night. Firefighters responded to Nooseneck Hill Road around 6 p.m. Authorities said approximately two and a half acres burned. Department of Environmental Management crews will return to the area Thursday...
America’s Most Patriotic Town Didn’t Win Best Fourth of July Celebration, and We’re Confused
How did Bristol not win number one for best Fourth of July celebration?
Roof partially collapses following early-morning house fire in Taunton
(WJAR) — A roof partially collapsed following an early-morning house fire in Taunton on Thursday. The Taunton Fire Department responded around 1:45 a.m. to a home on Liberty Street after someone passing by reported the fire. The department said three residents were able to get out safely. The initial...
East Providence reveals opening date and menu for Joe’s Clam Shack in Crescent Park
Chowder, clam cakes and New York-style hot dogs will be on the menu at the new East Providence clam shack in Crescent Park.
Providence and Other Community Electricity Programs’ Rates 20% Higher Than RI Energy This Summer
Providence and Other Community Electricity Programs' Rates 20% Higher Than RI Energy This Summer. When the Community Electricity Programs launched in early 2023, they promised to be greener and to provide a discount over RI Energy’s pricing, but three years later, there have been few savings, and this summer consumers
Wait… Chicken Salad Was Invented Where?
Most people have eaten chicken salad, but few know it was invented right here in Rhode Island.
Investigators believe Coventry fire involving camping trailer was accidental
(WJAR) — Investigators believe a camping trailer fire in Coventry this week may have been accidental. The Rhode Island Fire Marshal’s Office said it believes the fire was caused by an issue with the electrical connection between the campsite and the camper. Crews responded to Water’s Edge Campground...
Wes’ Rib House and Building for Sale – Price Dip
Wes’ Rib House and Building for Sale - Price Dip. Wes’ Rib House is the definition of a venerable rib joint. While challengers have come and gone, Wes’ has been an institution. “Wes' has been a Rhode Island institution since 1973, serving some of the state's best barbecue,” said MG Commercial.
Washington Bridge spending passes $200 million as construction ramps up
RIDOT's interim director says work on building a new bridge is "going great" and "couldn't go an better."
Rhode Island led on sports betting. Now it needs to keep pace.
Rhode Island moved quickly to legalize sports betting after the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2018 decision to strike down the federal ban. The state was among the first in the nation to recognize a simple reality: sports betting was already happening, and bringing it into a legal, regulated framework would create consumer prot
