Providence RI

(WJAR) — Rhode Island U.S. Attorney’s Office said a former Rhode Island Department of Human Services supervisor pleaded guilty in a scheme to defraud the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). According to federal prosecutors, 59-year-old Nadine Jean Baptiste used her position to improperly access and exploi

Taunton Venetian Blind Co., a downtown business at 27 Main St., is closing after 76 years as owner Don Hotte retires and the family prepares to leave the location. Mayor Shaunna O'Connell presented Hotte with a citation of appreciation recognizing the company's long tenure in the city, according to a community announce

Warwick School District postpones hearing determining principal's fate over dog's death.

A proposed Rhode Island Department of Transportation project that would have brought a "shared-use path" through a Cranston neighborhood has been canceled after residents voiced concerns over the plan.

PROVIDENCE - Saturday, August 8th, will see the world premiere of Handle With Care, a new feature film written and directed by Matthew James Thompson, a Rhode Island native, as part of the Flickers’ Rhode Island International Film Festival. The film follows Cole (Justin H. Min, After Yang, Umbrella Academy), a copywrit

Traffic will be stopped in both directions for several intervals between 9:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. so crews can lift heavy equipment.

PROVIDENCE, RI — A Providence man was arrested on driving charges after a motor vehicle stop on John Partington Highway. Dominic Costa, 25, of Providence, was taken into custody at 4:16 p.m. for driving with a suspended license – special circumstances and driving with a suspended license – fourth or subsequent offense.

(WJAR) — West Warwick police said a man and a woman were convicted and sentenced on drug and child endangerment charges after a long-term joint investigation. Julio E. Rivera and Cecelia Gallucci, both of West Warwick, had been arrested in 2024 after an investigation into distribution of illegal narcotics and unlawful

WARWICK, RI — Troopers arrested Megan McPhillips, 37, of West Warwick, for driving under the influence of liquor. The arrest occurred at 12:15 a.m. Monday following a motor vehicle stop on Route 95. McPhillips was charged with driving under the influence of liquor with a blood alcohol content between...

WARWICK, RI — Warwick police are asking the public for help identifying a man accused of walking out of a Best Buy store with an item he did not pay for. The man was seen on surveillance video carrying a speaker from the shelves and leaving the store without attempting to purchase it, according to the Warwick Police De