Bristol County man sentenced in Fall River court on some charges, found not guilty...
A Bristol County man was convicted by a jury in Fall River Superior Court Monday after facing a handful of charges involving a ride share driver. According to Seekonk Police, on April 26th, 2025, at approximately 1:30 a.m., multiple patrol units were dispatched to the area of County Street and Arrowhead Road for the report of a possible motor vehicle crash.
Two New England states say no to new data centers
For some time there’s been a growing rebellion by residents to proposed data center construction projects, but by and large these have been driven by citizens. Maine, however, has become the 1st state to press pause on new data center construction. The Wall Street Journal reports the proposed law...
Rhode to Reality: Cheating rumors and a vineyard visit in episode 2 of ‘Real...
Episode 2 of "The Real Housewives of Rhode Island" opens with some heartfelt family time. Liz and Gerry go to his parents’ house. Gerry’s daughter Briana is pregnant. Her boyfriend Zach’s parents are coming over to meet Briana’s parents. This will be Liz’s first grandchild. In case you’re wondering, she wants to be called Gigi.
Temporary weekday morning closures of Route 4 South ramp set to start Thursday
Beginning Thursday, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will temporarily close off where Interstate 95 South connects to Route 4 in Warwick and East Greenwich on weekday mornings so crews can dig out bedrock to make way for a long-awaited highway connection. The excavation work — expected to last approximately 10 minutes each day, […]
Police investigate hit-and-run that led to a rollover near Roger Williams Park
(WJAR) — The Providence Police Department is investigating a rollover crash that happened early Monday morning. The crash happened just after midnight, where Edgewood Road meets Roger Williams Park. An NBC 10 news crew observed a vehicle on its roof. The department said officers determined an unknown vehicle struck...
Alleged affair between Massachusetts judge, ADA could have huge impact
BOSTON — A status hearing involving an investigation into an alleged sexual relationship between a former New Bedford District Court judge and assistant Bristol County District Attorney will be held April 9 before a Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court associate justice. The investigation stems from an appeal of the denial...
Family grateful after tree that fell on home narrowly misses 8-year-old
WARWICK, R.I. (WJAR) — A Warwick family is feeling lucky to be alive after a massive tree crashed through their home, narrowly missing an 8-year-old's bed as she was sleeping. Colleen McKenna, Katherine McKenna, and her daughter Noelle were all home when the tree came crashing down around 3...
Man acquitted of kidnapping, convicted of assault in Uber driver assault trial
(WJAR) — The man who was accused of kidnapping and assaulting an Uber driver was found not guilty of kidnapping and was convicted on some charges on Monday. The jury found James Oakes, 26, guilty on lesser offense of felony assault and battery of a person over 60, lesser offence of felony larceny of a person over 60, and interfering with a driver.
Owner of restaurant where Iryna Zarutska mural moved to speaks
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — A local artist's tribute to Iryna Zarutska has found new life on Federal Hill after the original project downtown was stopped in its tracks. Following the removal of the mural from its initial location, Opa the Phoenician stepped in to offer its own wall for the project.
This BELOVED Couple-Owned Restaurant is the Seasonal Gem for Every Occasion in Fall River,...
Open seasonally May–October | Tue–Sat: 12:00 PM–11:00 PM | Sun: 11:00 AM–11:00 PM (Brunch 11:00 AM–2:00 PM) | Closed Mon. Right on the edge of Mount Hope Bay in Fall River, Massachusetts, Pier 52 is redefining what a night out on the water truly looks like. 🌊
