Student faces assault, disorderly conduct charges after fight at Providence school
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — Providence police said a male student is facing charges after a fight at Roger Williams Middle School on Tuesday. According to police, two female students got into a fight, and a male student was struck while trying to intervene. The male student then caused damage...
Former Fall River Mayor Will Flanagan stabbed multiple times, suspect arrested
Police say former Fall River Mayor Will Flanagan was stabbed multiple times.
CCRI swears in new chief of police
Paul King brings more than four decades of experience in law enforcement and public safety leadership to CCRI, the college said.
Man accused of threatening Cumberland school staff deemed fit to stand trial
(WJAR) — A man accused of threatening a school staff member in Cumberland has been deemed fit to stand trial. The incident happened last month at B.F. Norton Elementary School. Police said Frank Blazejewski showed up at the school, and threatened to shoot a staff at drop-off. He did...
Trash compactor fire breaks out at Providence scrap metal company
Police and firefighters responded to Aluminum & Copper Recycling at the corner of Waldo and Salem streets Tuesday morning.
Rhode Island man accused of faking his own death sentenced for 2008 rape
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (WLNE) — The Rhode Island man accused of faking his own death was sentenced in court on Monday for raping a woman in Salt Lake County in 2008, according to Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill. Nicholas Rossi, who goes by several other names,...
RI Hospital transitioning some nursing shifts to 12-hour formats
Brown University Health said the change will come for inpatient and emergency department nurses.
Is It Illegal to Sleep in Your Car in Rhode Island? Laws You Need...
Navigating the complexities of local and state laws can be challenging, especially when it comes to activities that seem harmless, like catching some sleep in your car. Whether you’re a traveler on a budget, a road-tripper passing through, or someone facing a housing transition, understanding the legal landscape of...
Providence’s $6.7 Million Bailout of WaterFire is a Dangerous Precedent – McMahon
Without question, WaterFire is a unique Providence experience that draws hundreds of thousands of visitors to the Downtown every year. Downtown restaurants, hotels, and parking lots particularly benefit significantly from these visitors, raking in millions of dollars a year from WaterFire nights. While WaterFire is a...
Update issued as driver left with life-threatening injuries after serious crash at Seekonk Speedway
An update has been released after a driver suffered serious injuries after a crash at Seekonk Speedway. According to a GoFundMe fundraiser, on October 11th, Jonathan Levins “was struck by another vehicle on the track, causing him to spin out and collide with a concrete wall.” Seekonk Speedway also confirmed that...