Rhode Island’s ‘Most Wanted’ Fugitive Arrested in Guatemala
Rhode Island's ‘Most Wanted’ Fugitive Arrested in Guatemala. A man wanted for a 2017 murder in Providence was arrested Tuesday in Guatemala. John E. Nunez, 36, is wanted by the Providence Police Department for the July 1, 2017, murder of 22-year-old Devin Burney. Burney was shot after he...
Mass. man accused of fraud scheme involving 100+ stolen identities to obtain $1 million+...
BOSTON – A Fitchburg, Mass. man pleaded guilty today in federal court in Worcester to his role in a fraud scheme that used the stolen identities of more than 100 individuals to obtain $440,000 in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits from Massachusetts and Rhode Island. The defendant and his...
Sinkhole still causing problems in Cranston neighborhood
A massive sinkhole that opened up in a Cranston neighborhood earlier this month is still causing headaches for the city and residents alike.
Bryan Hodgson’s Wife Comment Draws Attention for Providence Coach
Providence introduced new head coach Bryan Hodgson and he immediately gained attention with a remark about his wife, Jordan.
🤝 Providence County RI Community & Social Service Jobs – Multiple Openings
Providence County has a strong need for caring, community-minded people right now. From clinical supervisors to direct support roles, there are several ways to make a difference while building a steady career.
Smithfield Town Council looks to ban short-term rentals ahead of World Cup, but Airbnb...
For the past few years, Corey Martineau's tiny home has been available to rent through the platform Airbnb, but now, the Smithfield Town Council is taking aim at short term rentals ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Providence city councilors, mayor continue heated debate over rent control
City leaders have proposed several ideas for how to tackle the housing crisis in Providence.
‘I just saw him sitting there’: Missing 8-year-old Mansfield boy found safe in stranger’s...
An 8-year-old Marshfield boy is safe after going missing for about 12 hours.
JetBlue flight returns to TF Green Airport after wildlife strike
WARWICK, R.I. (WJAR) — A JetBlue flight returned to Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport on Tuesday after a wildlife strike. A spokesperson for the airport said JetBlue flight 1129 to JFK returned safely to the airport after it struck an animal during takeoff. Airport officials say the plane...
JetBlue flight bound for JFK strikes coyote on Rhode Island runway during takeoff: ‘Thought...
A JetBlue flight to New York was thrown into chaos after it reportedly smashed into a coyote while taking off from a Rhode Island airport Tuesday morning. A loud thud rattled the cabin of Flight 1129 after its landing gear struck the four-legged predator while roaring down the runway at T.F. Green International...
