Providence RI

PROVIDENCE – A Warwick man has been sentenced in federal court in Rhode Island for trafficking two kilos of cocaine, announced United States Attorney Charles Calenda in a press release. 37-year-old Manuel Jose Miranda was sentenced to federal prison by U.S. District Court Judge Melissa DuBose, to 60 months...

Rhode Home Rescue, a non-profit and federal 501c3 dog rescue in Rhode Island, has introduced their newest adoptable companion: Princess Peach, a charming white dog whose gentle demeanor and playful spirit are winning hearts across the community.

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Hartford, Connecticut – A powerful Arctic outbreak is set to bring dangerously cold and potentially life-threatening conditions across Connecticut and Rhode Island beginning Friday, as strong winds and...

The Cranston Police Department is currently investigating a multi-jurisdictional organized retail theft operation involving a Cranston woman accused of stealing merchandise from retail stores across multiple New England states. Beginning in October 2025, a Cranston Police Detective initiated an investigation into...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Rhode Island — Moonlit streets look calm this morning, but the cold carries a warning. Breath hangs in the air, pavement feels stiff, and February is lining up another winter punch. According to the...

(WJAR) — Some Rhode Islanders are casting a ballot on Tuesday during several special elections. Voters in Warwick, Coventry, and North Smithfield will cast their ballot on a variety of choices. In Warwick, residents will vote on an additional $50 million bond to build new high schools. In Coventry,...

Police said the incident happened around 1:45 p.m. at the intersection of Branch Avenue and Veazie Street.

If you ever drive along Route 44 through the south shore town of Rehoboth, you just might see an eccentric, red-headed man in woodlands clothing, hoping for a ride. If for whatever reason, you decide it's a good idea to pick him up, you may see him glaring at you in the rearview mirror, which will likely prompt you...

An investigation is underway after a grease fire broke out Wednesday morning at a diner in Bristol.

Providence residents and businesses still complain about snow removal more than a week after a storm dumped 16 inches in the city. Mayoral candidate David Morales claims problems persist due to poor planning, coordination and a lack of leadership from Mayor Brett Smiley. In response, the website...