Rhode Island Division of Sheriffs announces sudden passing of 20-year member Deputy Sheriff
The Rhode Island Division of Sheriffs has announced the recent and sudden passing of one of their own. Deputy Sheriff Gregory Zagaglia was a 20-year member of the Division of Sheriffs, recently assigned to the Headquarters communication center, and was also a proud member of the Providence Police Pipe and Drums...
Providence Mayor: Pothole Help Is On The Way
Providence Mayor Brett Smiley says in the days following a large snowfall, potholes start to pop up and crews are hard at work filling them in. The mayor says last year, the city upgraded its equipment to make the pothole repair process faster and more efficient. Anyone who spots a pothole should report it through 311.
Winter Weather Advisory: Freezing Rain and Quarter Inch Ice Accumulations Threaten Northeast Highways
The Northeastern United States is facing a highly deceptive weather event as a new winter system moves through the region. With Winter Weather Advisories currently active across New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Vermont, drivers are facing a treacherous mix of precipitation. ...
Gov. McKee announces resignation of Department of Administration director
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — Gov. Dan McKee announced that he has requested and received the resignation of Department of Administration Director Jonathan Womer after months of problems with new state employee payroll system. According to state officials, the operational challenges have raised concerns about the...
Munroe Dairy: The 145-year-old milkman still delivers
It's something out of a bygone era: the milkman stopping at your home, leaving glass bottles of milk right in the refrigerator. But A.B. Munroe Dairy , founded in 1881 in East Providence, never stopped delivering. And now it's taking steps to bring the process into the 21st century . For one thing, your milkman just...
Somerset, Fall River, Dighton Police Departments combine to arrest two men released on bail...
Two local men are facing multiple charges after another man was seriously injured. According to Somerset Police, on Saturday, the Somerset Police Department was contacted by an individual who was receiving medical attention at the Charlton Memorial Hospital emergency room. Upon arriving at the hospital, Patrol...
The Sopranos Cast Is Coming to Cranston
The Sopranos cast is heading to Cranston for a live panel event at The Park Theatre, giving Rhode Island fans a chance to hear behind-the-scenes stories from the iconic HBO series.
Man arrested after allegedly threatening Providence police chief
A man has been charged with disorderly conduct and threatening a public official after a car crash with Providence Police Chief Oscar Perez on Friday, according to a spokesperson for the police department.
20-year-old arrested after allegedly robbing woman at Bally’s Twin River
LINCOLN, R.I. — The Lincoln Police Department said a 20-year-old was arrested after he allegedly robbed an elderly woman at Bally's Twin River Casino on Jan. 19. Cody Paigen, of Winchester, Massachusetts, was charged with first-degree robbery. The department had shared photos of the person of interest when the...
NBC 10 I-Team: Cranston’s finance head is out in midst of budget problems
(WJAR) — The city of Cranston is ousting its finance director in the midst of a budget deficit issue, NBC 10 I-Team has learned. The mayor's office confirmed to NBC 10 Thomas Zidelis is resigning effective Friday. The city is facing a $6.5 million budget shortfall. Mayor Ken Hopkins'...
