The man who wasn’t there gets attacked anyway at Grow Smart gubernatorial forum
Independent Ken Block speaks to the dozens of policy analysts and smart growth advocates in the audience for Grow Smart Rhode Island's gubernatorial candidate forum on Friday, June 26, 2026. Moderator Jim Hummel is on stage at left. (Photo by Michael Salerno/Rhode Island Current) Even in absentia, Gov. Dan McKee...
Can You Own a Capybara in Rhode Island? Permits, Laws, and What to Expect
Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Rhode Island may be the smallest state in the country, but its exotic animal laws are anything but simple. If you have been wondering whether you can legally keep a capybara in the Ocean State, the short answer is yes — but only with the prope
RIDOT video shows train-stopping Route 10 parapet collapse
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation has released new video showing the Friday, April 24, parapet collapse that brought train service between New York and Boston to a screeching halt.
Attleboro woman indicted in death of newborn son 40 years ago
A woman from Attleboro has been indicted and is now facing murder charges in the death of her newborn son over 40 years ago. According to Bristol County District Attorney Thomas Quinn, the newborn child of Dianne Curry Peck was found dead in the woods in Mansfield on Jan. 26, 1985.
State moves to lift court order blocking pot shop licenses after residency requirement rejected
Now that Rhode Island has eliminated the residency requirement for recreational pot shop owners, the state’s Cannabis Control Commission is asking a federal judge to undo the court order that halted its first round of applications. Gov. Dan McKee on June 10 signed a pair of bills to undo a provision in the original 202
Stolen car with child inside recovered in Providence
Providence police are investigating after a car was reportedly stolen with a 1-year-old girl inside Monday morning.
Budlong Pool in Cranston to open after years of delays
CRANSTON, R.I. (WJAR) — The city of Cranston said the Budlong Pool will open on Wednesday, July 8 after years of delays. The pool closed in 2020 due to the pandemic and lack of maintenance. City leaders initially announced the pool would reopen for the summer of 2024. However,...
Massachusetts gas station trip worth millions after big State Lottery win on instant game
A trip to a Massachusetts gas station was worth millions thanks to a State Lottery scratch ticket. According to the Massachusetts State Lottery, Love Trust of Quincy has claimed the first $4 million prize in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s “$4,000,000 In The Money” $10 instant ticket game.
Woman run over by car in Providence parking lot
The incident happened Monday morning in the 900 block of Atwells Avenue.
Car carrying family of 3 pulled from Seekonk River in Rhode Island
The vehicle’s three occupants are believed to still be inside. A car carrying a family of three went into the Seekonk River in Rhode Island Sunday evening, authorities said. The vehicle entered the river near the Taft Street boat ramp shortly before 7:30 p.m., Pawtucket Police Chief Tina Goncalves said in a statement.
