Federal agents seize 6 pounds of meth hidden under car hood in Providence
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — A months-long investigation led to a major methamphetamine bust in Providence, where federal agents seized nearly six pounds of the drug hidden under the hood of a vehicle, according to court documents obtained by NBC 10 News. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration arrested brothers...
Funeral mass for Judge Frank Caprio, “the nicest judge in the world,” to be...
A deceased local judge who was known around the world for his compassion on the bench will have services that, thanks to his family, will be shared with those that he touched far and wide. According to an obituary, Judge Frank Caprio of Providence and Narragansett, a beloved humanitarian and...
Butler Hospital employees return to work after historic strike
Following more than three months on the picket line, some unionized staffers at Butler Hospital returned to work over the weekend.
Powerball ticket sold in Mass. wins smaller prize as game’s Jackpot jumps to $815M
Locally, one person woke up $50,000 richer thanks to a Powerball ticket sold at a popular restaurant.
Providence Prepares for Free Three-Day Sci-Fi Art and Cosplay Event Aug. 29
Prepare to be transported to a world of science fiction art and cosplay energy during the Amazing Art Expo. The free, three-day sci-fi cosplay and art event will descend on the Hilton Downtown Providence hotel from Friday, Aug. 29, to Sunday, Aug. 31. During the event, visitors can explore artwork...
Two face drug charges after traffic stop in Lincoln
Two people are facing drug charges after a traffic stop in Lincoln Monday night. Lincoln police said they conducted a traffic stop and saw a bag being thrown out the window as the car was pulling over. Police recovered the bag, which they said contained approximately 19 grams of crack...
Racing pigeon from RI gets lost, located in Merrimack Valley by police officer
A wayward pigeon was rescued from the side of the road by a North Andover Police officer on Monday.
Smithfield sisters head to school together for the first time
Chloe and Brianna Corlett are starting a new chapter, climbing aboard the school bus for the very first time together.
Name released of Taunton man killed in crash that also seriously injured fiancée
Officials have released the name of a victim in a fatal weekend Bristol County crash. According to the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office, on Sunday, Raynham Police and EMS responded to the area of 132 South Street West for multiple emergency calls reporting a motor vehicle crash at approximately 8:15 p.m.
Tree branch causes power outage in Providence
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — More than 6,000 Rhode Island Energy customers lost electricity Tuesday morning after a large tree branch fell onto power lines in Providence. According to the utility provider, a tree-trimming crew was doing work around 10:30 a.m. when the branch came down. The outage reportedly happened in...
