Sprout Case Update: Taunton Man Faces Animal Cruelty Charge After Traffic Stop Reveals Severely...
West Bridgewater Police Chief Timothy Nixon announced Friday that the department is summoning a 27-year-old Taunton man to court to face a charge of Animal Cruelty in connection with Sprout, the severely malnourished 9-month-old puppy whose case has captured community attention.
Fall River’s Double Dine-and-Dash Mystery
Fall River restaurants warn SouthCoast businesses after the same man allegedly dined and dashed two nights in a row, caught clearly on camera at both locations.
Movies and TV shows casting in Rhode Island
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities’ Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a...
6 Rhode Island Soul Food Restaurants Offering the Kind of Plates People Seek Out...
Rhode Island may be small, but its soul food scene comes in swinging with big-flavor energy. This is where comfort cooking gets louder, richer, and warmer—where every plate feels like it was made by someone who wants you fed, happy, and maybe a little spoiled. From family-run spots to...
Grandparents’ rights hearing continues in Kent County Family Court
Globe RI reporter Amanda Milkovits joined 12 News at 4 Thursday to discuss the latest updates for the trial.
East Providence firefighters holding winter coat drive
Donations of new and gently used coats can be dropped off at any East Providence fire station through Saturday, Dec. 20.
Providence’s New ‘High End Dive Bar’ Channels Old Hollywood Glamour
Providence’s new Esther’s High Dive blends Old Hollywood glam, retro swim culture, and modern cocktails in a playful “high-end dive bar” inspired by Esther Williams.
State takes over control of homeless count amid data accuracy concerns
As temperatures drop, Rhode Island is preparing for its yearly count of people experiencing homelessness. The count is now being coordinated by the state instead of a local coalition after the housing secretary expressed a lack of confidence in past results. NBC 10's John Perik reports.{ }. Previously, the Rhode...
Man accused of stabbing former Fall River Mayor Flanigan due in court
FALL RIVER, Mass. (WLNE) — A man accused of repeatedly stabbing former Fall River Mayor Will Flanagan is expected to face a judge Thursday. 31-year-old Corree Gonzalez will appear for a hearing stemming from two felony charges in the October 20 Hartwell Street incident. Gonzalez was arrested and arraigned...
Dozens of cities and states, including SD, raise minimum wages in 2026 amid federal...
The minimum wage for workers will increase in 19 states and 49 cities and counties next month, with the wage floor reaching $15 per hour in dozens of localities, a new report found. Though the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour has not increased since 2009, many state and...

















