McKee facing uphill battle in WPRI poll. Block may have a chance. AG race...
Gov. Dan McKee’s path to reelection remains dubious, with prospective primary voters backing his Democratic challenger, Helena Buonanno Foulkes, by a 2-to-1 margin, according to a new WPRI-TV 12 poll published Tuesday. The survey of 1,000 likely Rhode Island voters conducted May 14 to 16 by Emerson College Polling is t
Senior skip day for Fall River area and Rhode Island students erupts into violence...
Local seniors enjoying a hot day at the beach as part of Senior Skip Day were running for cover after violence erupted at 2 local beaches and resulted in over a half dozen arrests of Fall River residents. According to Middletown, RI Police, on Tuesday, at approximately 12:45 p.m., the...
Identity of 44-year-old Rhode Island motorcycle rider released as details of fatal crash revealed
CRANSTON, R.I.- The Cranston Police Department is investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred Monday evening on Niantic Avenue near the Cranston/Providence line. According to police, at just before 9:30 p.m., officers responded to the area of 245 Niantic Avenue for a reported serious motor vehicle crash involv
NEW: Students Arrested for Bringing Gun, Machete to Providence School
NEW: Students Arrested for Bringing Gun, Machete to Providence School. Two students have been arrested for possessing weapons at a public school in Providence, GoLocal has confirmed. Police responded to E-Cubed Academy on Branch Avenue on Tuesday afternoon to investigate - and make the arrests. “One student had a handg
Energy company proposes big natural gas pipeline expansion in New England
Less than three years after a large fossil fuel company proposed expanding a major natural gas pipeline in New England, the company, Enbridge, is back with a new proposal. Known as "Project Beacon," the expansion would substantially increase the amount of gas that can flow into the Northeast through the Algonquin Gas T
Stop & Shop cuts prices in N.Y. area stores
The price reductions are focused on customer favorites that they purchase most and include ‘New York’ favorites like pick-your-own bagels from the Stop & Shop Bakery, Acme Smoked Salmon and Nathan’s Famous hot dogs
National Eucharistic Pilgrimage to make stops in Fall River, New Bedford, Easton, Providence, Boston
The Diocese of Fall River has announced that in celebration of the nation’s 250th birthday and continuing the National Eucharistic Revival (2022-2025), a National Eucharistic Pilgrimage will be held May 24-July 5 and will include stops in 18 dioceses, including the Diocese of Fall River from June 29-30. The theme of th
Near record highs Tuesday and Wednesday in Southern New England
The hottest weather so far in 2026 is on the way for Tuesday and Wednesday in Southern New England. A Bermuda high-pressure ridge will crank up the heat as temperatures push towards record highs. The record high on Tuesday is 91 set in 2017, and the record on Wednesday is 95 set back in 1996. We have a better chance to
Large police, firefighter response in Lincoln
LINCOLN, R.I. (WJAR) — Fire trucks and police cruisers were seen in Lincoln Monday night. An NBC 10 photographer saw ambulances on North Crow Point Road. Mutual aid from Central Falls was also on the street. NBC 10 has reached out for more information.
Gov. McKee says Providence Public Schools ready to shift back to district control
Gov. Dan McKee said it is time for Providence Public Schools to return to local control, according to a statement. A spokesperson for McKee released the following statement:. "The Governor is pleased that the State intervention in Providence Schools has resulted in measurable progress on a number of fronts, including g

















