Providence RI

(WJAR) — The Massachusetts Office of the Inspector General has released its final report on sheriffs' budgets and expenditures, describing the budgeting system for the state's 14 sheriff's offices as "chaotic" and "deeply flawed." It also makes some specific recommendations regarding correctional facilities under the a

A vanilla flavored cake continues to cause strong opinions in Bristol County. The Old Grist Mill Tavern at 390 Fall River Avenue in Seekonk, The Tipsy Toboggan at 75 Ferry Street Fall River, Canned Heat Craft Beer also on Ferry Street in Fall River, and the Fall River Carousel (all owned by Red Oak Hospitality), took t

TAUNTON, Mass. (WJAR) — Three people were injured after a shooting and crash in Taunton Sunday night. Police said they responded to Adams Street at 11:06 p.m. after reports of gunshots. Officers said they saw a vehicle had crashed into a fire hydrant and appeared to have been struck...

After multiple competency hearings in Fall River Superior Court concerning a Bristol County murder, the trial officially began on Monday. 37-year-old Adam Walker, who has a last known address in East Providence, RI, was previously ordered to be hospitalized at Bridgewater State Hospital to determine competence to stand

A Massachusetts man has his priorities in order after hitting big money on a State Lottery scratch ticket. According to the Massachusetts State Lottery, Manuel Gilmete of Taunton is the first $1 million prize winner in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s new “Strike It Rich” $10 instant ticket game that went on sale Tues

A portion of Pawtucket Avenue in East Providence is closed Monday morning due to a serious crash.

(WJAR) — This year's Johnston Senior High School yearbook has caught a lot of attention due to a missing letter on its spine. The school district says the vendor has agreed to reprint the books at no cost to students. The original prints featured the word “Shool” instead of...

It’s been more than two months since officials announced there had been several instances of hate speech graffiti found at local schools. Police Chief Stephen Brown appeared before the Town Council May 26 to talk about the incidents and their investigation. While this was not the first time such...

Crispy St. Louis Ribs ($19): Sweet garlic teriyaki, toasted sesame seeds, chives. Chimichurri Lamb Chops ($36): Pearl couscous, broccolini, chimichurri sauce. Statler Chicken ($24): Curry creamed spinach, Yukon mashed, mustard demi sauce. Most restaurant experiences, whether you’re dining alone or with a dozen family m

Bally’s Lincoln, Rhode Island casino replaced Scala with NoviSign to streamline its digital signage management. Marketing teams can now deploy real-time updates from a centralized cloud platform. The property trained 15 users to independently manage content across gaming, dining and hotel spaces. Why did Bally’s Lincol