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WARWICK, R.I. (WJAR) — Gov. Dan McKee signed an executive order on Monday to lower energy costs for Rhode Islanders and improve transparency. Under McKee's "Affordability for All" agenda, he claims Rhode Island will save $1 billion in energy costs over the next five years by adjusting the state's renewable energy...

WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Health announced that approximately 9,000 community pharmacies are now accepting TrumpRx discount cards, which provide savings on select medications for eligible patients, as determined by participating drug manufacturers. Patients who qualify can present their printed discount cards at the...

Rehoboth police investigate after a 95-year-old man was found dead in his driveway, marking the second elderly driveway death in the town within a week.

A Rhode Island man is behind bars and facing nearly a century in prison after a cross-country investigation revealed a predatory scheme hidden behind popular gaming platforms. Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the arrest of 29-year-old Justin Adkins on Monday, following a collaborative effort between Florida...

HOPE VALLEY, RI — State police arrested a Riverside woman on forgery charges Friday morning. Nichelle Rodriguez, 30, of Riverside, was taken into custody at 11 a.m. Friday on an arrest warrant charging her with forgery and counterfeiting in general and passing of counterfeit certificates, bills or notes. The...

Fall River police shooting leaves two officers wounded and suspect dead after overnight gunfire on Linden Street, officials say.

REHOBOTH, Mass. (WJAR) — A home on Summer Street in Rehoboth burned Sunday night. The Rehoboth Fire Department said that all occupants of the house were able to get out safely. Firefighters had issues with water supply and their hoses were freezing due to the cold weather. A viewer...

Authorities located a deceased man in Bristol County over the weekend. According to police, on Sunday, at just before 8:30 a.m., the Rehoboth Police Department received a 911 call regarding an unresponsive male lying in the driveway at a residence on New St. Officers of the Rehoboth Police Department responded...

Food Bank CEO Melissa Cherney addressed a standing-room-only crowd at the State House for our annual Food Insecurity Awareness Day. Policymakers, advocates, and community members gathered for the release of our 2025 Status Report to demonstrate their support for bringing Rhode Island closer to a hunger-free future....

SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WJAR) — Animal Rescue Rhode Island said that one of its shelter puppies was featured during the Puppy Bowl. The shelter said that Neil, a 12-week-old terrier mix, was featured during the show's Adoptable Shelters segment. "We are beyond honored to have had this opportunity to...