Providence RI

A Fall River woman who was convicted of murdering her husband has been granted medical parole. In 2000, Robin Raposa of Fall River was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole after a jury convicted her of first-degree murder in the death of her husband, Robert Raposa.

Animal Rescue of New England, a Rhode Island-based dog rescue, has recently introduced a new adoptable puppy, Phoenix, a “handsome Terrier mix with a heart full of love and a bright future ahead of him,” now available to adopters across New England. Phoenix is described as a young dog with the kind of upbeat temperamen

Taunton Police Officer Joe Ryan — the highest paid city employee in 2025 — was able to earn nearly $575,000 in 2025 thanks in large part to working 3,530 hours of overtime and 349 hours of paid details, according to data obtained by the Taunton Daily Gazette through a public records request. That's a staggering 75 hour

The 4th District congressman's survey suggested his support is strongest in the Bristol County portion of his district.

Next Sunday, July 19, the Audrain Automobile Museum will host a special Declaration of Independence Archive Day, offering the public a rare opportunity to view the historic Declaration of Independence documents from Rhode Island’s archives. The celebration will also feature:. Live performances from the Newport Artiller

7:25 a.m. – Sam Fuentes. 7:30 a.m. – Bryant’s Tripp Hollister (10th hole) 7:41 a.m. – Tyler Cooke (10 hole) 7:52 a.m. – Former URI star Luke Stennett (10th hole) 8:03 a.m. – Rocco Biafore (10th hole) 8:09 a.m. – Brad Valois. 8:14...

Plainville, MA — Live longshots who won a trio of top class races at Plainridge Park on Monday (July 13) sent chalk bettors home dismayed as savvy speculators cashed in handsomely. First, in the $25,000 Open for male pacers, Still Rollin N went the mile of his life as...

This week’s Cardi’s Furniture & Mattresses Hometown Sports Hero is Thomas Poirier.

CRANSTON, R.I. (WJAR) — A man has been arrested after he allegedly shot into multiple cars in the area of Park Ave. and Potter St. in Cranston. Amsua Bleh, 25, of Providence, is now facing drive-by shooting and felony assault with a deadly weapon charges, among other weapons-related violations, according to the Cransto

Despite cracked concrete, corroded steel, leaking expansion joints, broken anchor bolts, worn bearings, potholes and dozens of other deficiencies, the Mount Hope Bridge “continues to function as designed.”  That’s according to a June 2024 inspection report released Friday by the Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authori