Motorcyclist seriously injured in Scituate crash
An investigation is underway into a motorcycle crash that seriously injured a man in Scituate Thursday afternoon.
Black bears spotted in Central Falls, Pawtucket
While black bears have been spotted in Rhode Island before, they're not often seen in urban areas.
Review & setlists: David Lee Roth and Sammy Hagar both hit Greater Boston. Who...
Roth brought his bevy of backup singers to House of Blues last month, while the Red Rocker lit up Mansfield Wednesday night. David Lee Roth at House of Blues, Boston, May 21; Sammy Hagar at Xfinity Center, Mansfield, June 24. In the latest chapter of their rock and roll rivalry,...
RI becomes first state to establish grocery self-checkout limits
Under the new legislation, all grocery stores in the state will be required to have one manually staffed cashier lane for every three self-checkout stations.
Take a Look Inside Southeastern Massachusetts’ Brand New 40,000-Square-Foot Whole Foods
Over 500 eager shoppers lined up before 8 a.m. for the official opening of the brand new Whole Foods Market in Seekonk this morning.
Community Focus: Emily Oster on screen time, bug spray and potty training
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — When school ends, kids might gravitate toward using their electronic devices instead of going outside. According to Emily Oster with Brown University, it’s important to set boundaries and hold them in the summer. Oster joined 12 News at 4 on Wednesday to share...
PVDFest organizers announce headliners, June preview event
Mayor Brett Smiley was joined by city leaders, the Providence Department of Art, Culture and Tourism, and FirstWorks on Wednesday to announce the first performers for this year's PVDFest.
Food and beverage workers at T.F. Green Airport go on strike
(WJAR) — Food and beverage workers at Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport went on strike on Thursday. The deadline for Grove Bay Concessions passed without agreement. The strike began at 3:00 a.m. as the World Cup brings more traffic to Rhode Island and New England. About 73 workers...
Fall River priest who served from the Scholarship City to Cape Cod has passed...
A priest who served for decades across the Fall River Diocese has died. 83-year-old Reverend Horace Travassos of Fall River passed away on June 21, 2026. According to the Fall River Diocese, Father Travassos, a Fall River native, was a graduate of Msgr. James Coyle High School, Taunton, and Providence College.
Gang of Four come to Odeum with new lineup, classic sound
The styles of punk and post-punk have given birth to a plethora of influential bands whose aesthetic is still visible today. Numerous examples come to mind, including Gang of Four, who started out on the campus of the University of Leeds in the United Kingdom back in 1976. This decade has seen the band have a revival o
