Swansea man says his experience with contractor should serve as warning to others
SWANSEA, Mass. (WJAR) — A Swansea man reached out to NBC 10 News to share the story of a contractor who he says took advantage of him. Michael Berard said what he thought would be a quick ramp installation has cost him hundreds of thousands of dollars. Berard said...
Cranston woman arrested on fraud, conspiracy charges
SCITUATE — State police arrested a 47-year-old Cranston woman Tuesday afternoon on multiple fraud charges and resisting arrest. Troopers arrested Jarconna Mathis of 1185 Narragansett Blvd. at 3:21 p.m. on charges of resisting arrest and an active warrant. The warrant included charges of conspiracy, obtaining property...
Police: Cranston city worker charged after accidentally firing gun
Police said the man was working for a private security company near Temple Sinai when his gun accidentally discharged.
North Providence dad fulfills dream by opening doughboy food truck
It's safe to say business has been booming for Michael Parrella.
Massachusetts trail $7.5M funding to connect New Bedford to Fall River, Dartmouth, Freetown
In a push to enhance outdoor recreation and connectivity across Massachusetts, the Healey-Driscoll administration has disbursed $7.5 million through the MassTrails grant program to support 50 trail initiatives statewide. This investment is set to create approximately 60 miles of new pathways, fostering safer access...
Leaked audit reveals Washington Bridge inspectors missed signs of developing failures
On Sept. 26, a leaked forensic audit of the I-195 Washington Bridge revealed that there were long-term structural issues with the bridge that had been developing for years before the state decided to close the bridge in December 2023. While the April 2024 draft report does not place primary blame...
Ex-RI deputy sheriff pleads no contest in alleged JWU incident
Jeffrey Cahoon, 34, was given a one-year filing for disorderly conduct.
Teachers voluntarily resign from St. Peter’s School in Warwick
Several teachers at St. Peter's School in Warwick voluntarily resigned Tuesday, according to the Diocese of Providence.
Fall festivities happening in Rhode Island and Massachusetts this weekend
It feels like fall in New England with leaves changing color, colder weather creeping in, and plenty of festivities scheduled for October's long weekend.
Rampage in Dartmouth: man allegedly robs shop, slashes at cashiers, issues death threats, leads...
FALL RIVER, Mass. — A 40-year-old man from Woonsocket, Rhode Island, is being held without bail after allegedly carrying out a terrifying armed robbery at a Dartmouth smoke shop, leaving employees in fear for their lives. The incident unfolded on July 18, 2024, shortly after 6:15 p.m., when Dartmouth...
