Authorities investigating after body found in river in Fall River
Bristol County District Attorney Thomas Quinn, III has announced that an adult male was found deceased in the Quequechan River this morning. Just before 9:00 a.m., a civilian caller contacted emergency services after locating a body in the Quequechan River in the area of the Alfred Lima Quequechan Rail Trail (123...
Rhode Island’s New Assault Weapons Ban Takes Effect: Possession and Sales Restricted in 2026
Rhode Island is about to enter a new phase of gun regulation, with a sweeping limit on assault-style firearms set to take effect in 2026. The state has already halted new sales of many semiautomatic rifles and similar weapons, and lawmakers are now weighing whether to go further by restricting possession of guns that...
‘Two sets of books’: Croft School rocked by $13M hidden debt
The Providence private school's board says its founder had been misrepresenting finances for years.
Infamous car-chasing turkey ‘Gravy’ could be relocated after not learning lesson from collision
Despite his previous injuries, the turkey is chasing vehicles once again.
Why This HIDDEN Pizza Spot Became an Instant Favorite in Providence, RI
How did a low‑key pizza spot on College Hill become a local favorite so fast?. Step inside Flatbread – Providence, and the first things that hit you are the glow of the wood‑fired oven and the smell of fresh dough. The pies come out thin, light, and...
Police arrest 16 for DUI over St. Patrick’s Day weekend
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Tuesday is St. Patrick’s Day, but many people were out celebrating over the past weekend. Officers across the state worked together on a traffic campaign to stop motorists from driving under the influence, resulting in the arrest of 16 people. Rhode Island State Police...
Man arrested on warrants in Cranston
CRANSTON, RI — State police arrested a Cranston man on three outstanding warrants during a wellness check on Garfield Avenue. Richard Manfredo, 42, of Cranston, was taken into custody at 12:30 p.m. on three Washington County Superior Court full bench warrants for failure to appear for presentment as a violator.
Taunton man headlocks intruder at mother’s home; suspect tells police he mistook it for...
TAUNTON — On Sunday, December 28, 2025, at approximately 11:35 p.m., Officer Tyler Nichols of the Taunton Police Department was dispatched to 137 Broadway for a breaking and entering in progress. (The account and quotations in this article were sourced from the printed Personnel Narrative of Officer Tyler Nichols...
R.I. firefighter falls down elevator shaft during rescue at senior housing apartment
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A veteran Providence firefighter was injured after falling about 10 feet down an elevator shaft at an elderly housing development on March 16, authorities said. Providence Fire Chief Derek Silva told 12 News that the firefighter lost his footing and fell inside the shaft at Sister...
Elderly woman hit by car outside Fall River supermarket
An investigation is underway after a pedestrian was struck outside the Market Basket in Fall River on Tuesday.
