Providence RI

This weekend's expected coastal storm is drawing mixed reactions from Rhode Islanders.

The former Coventry councilor charged with driving under the influence last month faced a judge Friday.

After a series of setbacks, the new Budlong Pool is taking shape as construction on the project moves forward.

Six teachers reportedly abruptly resigned from a Catholic school in Warwick, Rhode Island, this week, leading to concern from parents who are demanding answers. NBC10 Boston affiliate WJAR says the Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence confirmed Thursday that a "handful of teachers" voluntarily resigned this week from...

WARWICK, R.I. (WJAR) — Standing strong alongside her son Gabriel, Estefania Dempsey bravely recalled the day in 2024 when her husband, Seamus Dempsey, took the life of her 4-year-old son Liam. "In that moment, my whole world collapsed," Estefania said. "The man that I once loved took away the...

WESTPORT, Mass. (WPRI) — A Taunton man has died following an accident at a scarp yard in Westport on Friday morning. According to the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office, first responders were called to Mid City Scrap Yard on State Rd. just after 11 a.m. for a medical incident. When they arrived on scene, they...

Above: Greenwich Cove during a nor-easter in March 2018. Secure outdoor furniture and Halloween decorations. It’s time to batten down the hatches for the region’s first nor’easter in two years. According to forecasts Saturday, the storm is due to land early Sunday afternoon, with heavy rain and strong winds. East...

SCITUATE — Troopers arrested Cherie Hart, age 40, of Cranston on Thursday, Oct. 9 at 9:20 a.m. for an active Affidavit and Arrest Warrant. Hart was charged with conspiracy – felony less than 5 years, obtaining property by false pretenses/personation over $10,000, fraudulently obtaining public assistance over $500,...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — People who live at the Charles Place Apartments on Charles Street haven’t had reliable hot water since last week, prompting several residents to contact 12 Responds for help. “I’ve been boiling water to wash up and clean dishes,” one frustrated resident told 12 News on Tuesday morning....

NORTH PROVIDENCE — A 25-year-old Woonsocket man was arrested on firearms charges after a traffic stop on Mineral Spring Avenue on Oct. 8. Kyle Mumford was pulled over by a North Providence police officer for not wearing a seat belt, according to a police press release. Police discovered Mumford...