Settlement reached in lawsuit over 13-year-old girl’s arrest at Pawtucket school
The American Civil Liberties Union of Rhode Island on Tuesday announced a settlement in a lawsuit over the arrest of Pawtucket school student. The case dates to 2019, when Tre'sur Johnson, then 13, was involved in a fight before class at Goff Middle School. The ACLU said School Resource Officer...
Attleboro mom opens ReLoved Boutique to help local families battling cancer
SEEKONK, Mass. (WJAR) — An Attleboro mom whose teenage daughter died from cancer is on a mission to help other families with children battling the disease. Lyndi Baker, the founder of the non-profit Lilly Lights the Way, said while her daughter was sick, she expressed it was her wish that should she get better, to star
Man on parole for murder arrested in alleged drug-trafficking operation
He was one of three men charged in connection with a "large-scale drug trafficking operation" that was doing business "in and around Providence."
Hedgehog Ownership Laws in Rhode Island: A Clear Guide to Legal Requirements and Compliance
Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Photo by Alexas Fotos on Pexels Thinking about adding a hedgehog to your family in Rhode Island? The rules around these small pets have caused confusion among pet lovers across the state. Understanding what’s legal before you bring one home can
Police ID driver killed in East Providence rollover crash
The crash happened at the intersection of Wampanoag Trail and Forbes Street around 4:30 a.m. Sunday.
Massachusetts State Police Conducting Sobriety Checks Before This Weekend, On 5/28/26
To prove their seriousness, the Mass State Police have announced a sobriety checkpoint for this Thursday, May 28, continuing into Friday, May 29.
Care New England eliminates 30+ positions, citing financial strain
Care New England cites unprecedented economic challenges placing a continued strain on hospitals across the state.
28-year-old Rhode Island man killed in motorcycle crash remembered as services announced
A 28-year-old man from Providence, Rhode Island, killed in a collision on Interstate 95 southbound in Madison last Monday afternoon is being remembered. According to the Connecticut State Police, the crash occurred at approximately 1:45 p.m. just south of Exit 60 in the left lane of the two-lane section of I-95 southbo
2 Massachusetts doughnut shops named among DoorDash’s top 100 in America
Just in time for National Doughnut Day — two Massachusetts shops are getting national recognition!
Police investigating on Cranston Street in Providence
At least four evidence markers could be seen on the ground surrounded by money and pieces of clothing, which were eventually collected by detectives.

















