Massachusetts Zoo Says Goodbye to Ramses, One of the Oldest Male Lions in AZA...
Capron Park Zoo in Attleboro, Massachusetts, announced it is mourning the loss of Ramses, its 20-year-old African lion and one of the zoo’s most beloved longtime residents. In a statement shared by the zoo, staff said Ramses had faced age-related health issues for several years, was placed under hospice care last week,
Why Rhode Island may oust a sitting governor over a bridge
If Gov. Dan McKee becomes the first sitting U.S. governor to lose a primary in eight years, it won’t be to the insurgent left or a youthful challenger.
Providence schools still filling staff positions for 2026-2027 school year
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Providence Public Schools are still reporting a few dozen teaching vacancies ahead of a school year that is set to begin in a matter of weeks. The 2026-2027 school year will be the Providence Public School District’s first under city control since 2019. According...
Cranston woman accused of murdering 21-year-old daughter
A mother has been charged with murder following the death of her 21-year-old daughter in Cranston last week.
Southcoast Hospitals Named 2026-2027 Best Regional Hospital with High Performing Ratings Across 8 Procedures,...
FALL RIVER, NEW BEDFORD and WAREHAM, Mass. – The U.S. News & World Report announced this week that Southcoast Hospitals Group – including Charlton Memorial, St. Luke’s and Tobey hospitals – earned the Best Regional Hospitals designation, ranking #12 on its list of Best Hospitals in Massachusetts, and #2 in the Providen
Rhode Island judge’s ruling pauses homeless services funding applications in Louisiana
A federal judge in Rhode Island has ruled that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development did not follow the proper legal process for securing federal funding, halting Louisiana’s applications for homeless services grants. The City of New Orleans and the state of Louisiana were preparing to submit...
Grass from Cape Verde’s historic World Cup goal preserved by RI museum
Cape Verde went on a historic run at the World Cup this summer and now a piece of that history will be on display in Pawtucket.
Storms Possible Today, Quieter Sunday Before More Summer Heat
Another hot and humid day is on tap today, along with the possibility of scattered thunderstorms later in the day. Temperatures will reach the upper 80s, but the humidity could make it feel like the 90s at times. Showers and thunderstorms may begin developing during the afternoon and continue into...
Police respond to serious crash on I-95 south in Providence
Police responded to a rollover crash in the southbound lanes of I-95 in Providence late Friday night.
More Than a Dozen Cars’ Tires Slashed in Providence
More Than a Dozen Cars’ Tires Slashed in Providence. Providence Police responded to multiple calls from car owners who found that the tires on their vehicles had been slashed. Each of the incidents was located around the Jewelry District; police found additional vehicles with slashed tires. From a Porsche...
