Providence RI

Warwick State Representative Joe Solomon announced he is running for Rhode Island attorney general. The field already has a number of candidates, including former prosecutor and McKee appointee Kim Ahern and State Rep. Jason Knight. Solomon, in his press release sent out by a Washington, D.C. consulting firm, said:....

Want peaceful towns in Rhode Island where retirement dollars stretch further?. These 10 quiet communities offer affordable living and relaxed lifestyles!. Central Falls proves that retirement bliss doesn’t require a mansion or a millionaire’s budget. This compact city delivers more bang for your buck than a discount...

This week’s top-selling home in Swansea is a uniquely ornate estate that sold for $1,400,000. Situated in a quiet neighborhood behind gold-plated gates, 48 Laurie Lane resembles a stone castle on the outside. The interior is lavishly decorated with gold accents throughout, creating a living experience that is truly...

PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WJAR) — A semi truck clogged up a Pawtucket intersection during Sunday night's storm. Reports from Pawtucket Police indicate the truck became stuck in the intersection of George Bennett Highway and Campbell Street at around 9 p.m. According to Pawtucket Police, that intersection was cleared by a...

You know that feeling when you stroll in craving a cozy lunch, only to find the kitchen already flipped to afternoon downtime? Rhode Island’s neighborhood cafes are charming, but many wrap up lunch earlier than you’d expect. This guide helps you beat the clock, spotlighting beloved spots where...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — Providence City Council leaders announced a rent stabilization ordinance Tuesday that would cap annual rent increases at 4%, but some argued that the move could backfire for renters. "We aren't just losing tenants. We are losing the soul of our city," said council member Juan...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A Dighton, Massachusetts man is headed to state prison after a drunken, wrong-way highway rampage left six people hospitalized and four seriously injured, prosecutors said. On Jan. 15, 2026, Providence County Superior Court Justice David Cruise sentenced Cary Guy, 33, to 17 years, with 10 years...

An investigation is underway into an incident in Barrington that left one person injured Tuesday evening.

A Rhode Island man has been sentenced to federal prison for trafficking thousands of fentanyl-laced counterfeit pills and more than 400 grams of fentanyl, the U.S. Attorney said Tuesday. Carols Molina, 35, of Providence, was sentenced Thursday to 15 years in federal prison, U.S. Attorney Charles Calenda said in a...

WOONSOCKET – Harsh words led to physical violence as three women, including two from Burrillville, assaulted another female in a feud at a city residence on Sunday, Jan. 18, police say. Savannah Champagne, 26, of 65 Howard Ave. and Courtney Ciraso, 29, of 20 Pine St. – both in...