Take two on RI cannabis licenses: Regulators restart application process
Rhode Island’s Cannabis Control Commission on Friday reopened the application process for prospective retailers after regulators’ first attempt to license more pot shops was halted by a federal court order and voided under a new state law. Gov. Dan McKee on June 10 signed a pair of bills that undo a provision in the or
‘Rhode Island’s Bonnie and Clyde’ were living new life in New York
A couple that avoided prison time in a 2023 bank heist is facing new charges in connection to the incident.
Rhode Island farmers see more demand for locally-grown produce amid Cyclospora outbreak
(WJAR) — With cases continuing to rise in a Cyclospora outbreak linked to lettuce, Rhode Island farmers are seeing more demand for their locally-grown produce in markets and farmstands throughout the state. States report the outbreak has sickened more than 25,000 people nationwide, with two deaths reported. The CDC...
Man takes plea deal in East Providence theft case
A man who was arrested after police found roughly 200 stolen items in his motel room has been sentenced to prison.
California man sentenced for harassing, threatening women in RI, Mass.
Justin Glauthier, 31, was sentenced in federal court to three years in prison followed by three years of supervised release.
Fire destroys home in Rehoboth
Crews responded to Fairview Avenue just before 7 a.m. and found the home completely engulfed in flames.
Ramses the 20-year-old lion in Attleboro’s Capron Park Zoo has passed away
(WJAR) — Capron Park Zoo announced on Friday that Ramses the lion has passed away. This comes a week after the zoo in Attleboro announced the beloved African lion had been transitioned to hospice care. Ramses was the star attraction at Capron Park Zoo and just recently celebrated his...
Jamestown Canyon virus detected in RI for first time in 2026
A mosquito sample collected in Tiverton on July 27 has tested positive, state health and environmental officials announced Friday.
Smithfield nursing home evacuated after fallen tree prompts power outage
SMITHFIELD, R.I. (WJAR) — Smithfield fire officials said a nursing home was evacuated on Thursday evening after a fallen tree caused a power outage. According to officials, a tree fell on multiple utility poles on Farnum Pike at around 8:35 p.m., knocking out power in several areas. Lake Forest...
Fall River officer gets pretrial probation in 2024 assault case
Fall River K-9 officer Marc Correia, who's been suspended with pay from the Fall River Police Department since he was arrested on domestic violence-related charges in 2024, has reached a deal that will allow him to avoid a plea.
