PBS Documentary Series Showcases Rhode Island’s Diverse Marine Life
Explore the wonders of Rhode Island's marine ecosystems. Ocean State: Rhode Island's Wild Coast is a four-part PBS docuseries that invites viewers to discover Rhode Island from Block Island to the Atlantic, highlighting marine habitats, wildlife, and conservation efforts. The series, which premiered on Friday, Jan....
Cranston police identify woman struck on Scituate Avenue
Cranston police on Tuesday released the name of the woman who was struck by a car and killed on Scituate Avenue. They said the medical examiner identified her as 56-year-old Vaune Vacarro. Her last known address was in Utica, New York. Police said Vacarro's family described her as homeless and...
New video obtained by ABC News shows Brown University shooter immediately after rampage
New video obtained by ABC News from the Rhode Island Attorney General's Office shows the Brown University shooter leaving the engineering building after his rampage. The shooting left two people dead and nine injured. The video of Claudio Neves Valente was recorded by a shuttle bus dash cam at about...
Providence police make arrests in Berkshire Street shooting
Providence Police have made two arrests in connection to a drive-by shooting that occurred on New Year's Day on Berkshire Street in Providence. Nineteen-year-old Vanhersing Francisco was arrested Wednesday morning at his Providence residence. He will face three counts of felony assault, in addition to drive-by...
Duck & Bunny’s future unclear after property sold to developer
The vacant lot that once housed a beloved Fox Point restaurant has been sold to a developer.
Providence wins latest round in fight to keep police sergeant off the job
A judge overturns a hearing panel’s decision to allow embattled Providence Police Sgt. Joseph Hanley to return to work. The city wants to fire Hanley over allegations he roughed up a handcuffed suspect in April 2020. Hanley pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor assault charge in court in December...
Silver Stone Castle Entry Showcases Linetec Wood Grain
The newly opened Silver Stone Castle greets guests with a grand entrance befitting the medieval-themed, 90,000-square-foot entertainment destination in Swansea, Massachusetts. The gothic-arched, portcullis entry looks and feels like ancient, hearty timbers, but is made of modern, durable aluminum finished by Linetec...
Cranston Fire Department celebrates promotions, new recruits
CRANSTON, R.I. (WJAR) — The City of Cranston held a ceremony for the Cranston Fire Department Monday night. The ceremony recognized promotions within the department and swearing in of the new academy class. Family members and friends pinned the firefighters on stage. The event took place inside the auditorium...
Police investigating church vandalism ask neighbors to search security cameras
The East Providence Police Department is asking neighbors of St. Martha's Church to help in the investigation of a vandalized church. St. Martha’s Church was recently vandalized, including broken windows, broken China, and turned over furniture. The department is asking nearby neighbors to check out their video feed...
Community Focus: RI Attorney General on offshore wind, Catholic Church abuse report
Between ongoing legal fights over offshore wind and an upcoming report on abuse locally in the Catholic Church, Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha has been busy.
