Roger Williams Park Zoo mourns loss of zebra
The Roger Williams Park Zoo is mourning the unexpected loss of its beloved zebra Zipper, who passed away last week.
Police: 60 arrested for DUI across Rhode Island over Labor Day weekend
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — Police arrested 60 people on suspicion of driving under the influence across Rhode Island during the Labor Day weekend, the Rhode Island Police Chiefs Association announced Wednesday. The arrests occurred between noon on Friday, Sept. 4, and 6 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 8. The figures...
Police search for hammer-wielding suspect in Attleboro donut shop robbery
ATTLEBORO, Mass. (WJAR) — Attleboro police are searching for a man accused of robbing a South Attleboro donut shop while armed with a claw hammer. Officers responded to a hold-up alarm at Vista Donuts, located at 1096 Washington St., at around 5:08 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 6. An employee...
New Bedford woman arrested, charged in connection to fatal weekend shooting in Taunton
The Bristol County District Attorney’s Office announced that 25-year-old Sienna Barboza has been charged with one count of Murder and seven counts of Armed Assault with intent to Murder.
A Dem governor may go down today
A good, old-fashioned bridge boondoggle may be about to take down Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee
The Peach Cobbler Factory opens first Rhode Island location
The viral dessert shop is situated at the corner of Dean and Spruce streets in the historic Federal Hill neighborhood.
Democratic socialist ousts Providence mayor in primary
Democratic socialist David Morales is projected to oust Providence Mayor Brett Smiley (D) from a Tuesday primary, according to Decision Desk HQ. Morales, a state lawmaker, leads the incumbent by about 14 percentage points, per DDHQ. The primary results in Rhode Island mark another win for the Democratic Party’s left fl
Pawtucket officials say Tidewater Landing infrastructure construction advancing Riverfront vision
PAWTUCKET – The city of Pawtucket announced on Sept. 4 another phase of public infrastructure work at Tidewater Landing. The work follows the city's recent announcement of securing $30 million in low-cost financing through the Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank to "advance critical public infrastructure associated with P
Q&A: Neronha responds to criticism from McKee, AG candidates
Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha also discusses local cold cases, specifically what led to the recent arrest of a suspect in a 2005 sexual assault.
CES Boxing Returns To Bally’s Lincoln September 26 With ‘Fight Night In America’
CES Boxing is coming home to the Ocean State. For the first time since May 2024, CES Boxing returns to Bally’s Lincoln Casino Resort on Saturday, September 26 with Fight Night in America, a loaded night of professional boxing featuring a Dominican Olympian, a New England contender and some of Rhode Island’s most promis
