Morales: Rent control in Providence could be enforced by next fall at the earliest
State Rep. David Morales, the Democratic nominee for Providence mayor, had his first sit-down television interview since his stunning primary night win.
Somerset, Fall River, Dighton, Freetown, Berkley, Massachusetts State Police combine to arrest one after...
Several police agencies combined to get one man in custody, while police search for a female suspect. According to Somerset Police Chief William Tedford, at approximately 4:00 p.m. on Friday, Somerset detectives and patrol officers received a report of potential criminal activity at a Somerset bank. Upon attempting to
Gina Raimondo named senior fellow at Brown University’s Watson School
The former Rhode Island governor and U.S. commerce secretary will host a fireside chat with the dean on Oct. 26.
3 arrested in connection with road rage incident in Lincoln
(WJAR) — Rhode Island State Police said three people were arrested on Thursday afternoon in connection with a road rage incident in Lincoln. According to officials, the three people are accused of throwing objects, including a cigarette lighter, a lug wrench, and a screwdriver during the road rage incident on Route 146
Federal prosecutors allege two men ran a crack cocaine operation in Rhode Island
(WJAR) — Federal prosecutors allege two men, Edward Hazard and Robert Evans, ran a crack-cocaine distribution operation in Rhode Island. An FBI affidavit filed Wednesday asked the court to issue criminal complaints and arrest warrants for Hazard and Evans on allegations of conspiracy and possession with intent to distr
Police: Bomb threat that led to Cranston building evacuation was unfounded
Major Todd Patalano initially told 12 News that a "suspicious letter stating there was a bomb on the premises" was what prompted the evacuation.
Woman charged after loose dog found wandering around Coventry
A Coventry woman has been charged with animal cruelty after her severely matted dog was found wandering around town last week, according to police.
Providence house fire on Lenox Avenue displaces second-floor residents
(WJAR) — The damage from a house fire in Providence has left some residents without a home. A fire on Lenox Avenue on Thursday night damaged the second story of a residential building. Luckily, everyone was able to make it out of the building, but three people who resided...
Washington Bridge on track for November 2028 reopening
In late August, Gov. Dan McKee — in collaboration with Walsh Construction and the Rhode Island Department of Transportation — released a schedule of construction benchmarks for the Washington Bridge rebuild. The schedule targets a November 2028 reopening date. The bridge closed in December 2023, and in 2025,...
The RI burgers everyone should try on National Cheeseburger Day
The all-American burger is simply not celebrated enough. A savory, juicy, perfectly cooked meat patty is piled high with cheese and toppings, seasoned with a condiment or sauce, and tucked into a tasty bun substantial enough to keep it all together. It's easily customizable to one's tastes, rare or well done? What more
