Blue Corvette doing donuts during street takeover in Pennsylvania found abandoned in New Jersey
According to police, the vehicle was abandoned on Interstate 80 after a police chase.
East Providence students return to school with new superintendent
Thousands of students in East Providence return to the classroom on Wednesday, with a new superintendent at the helm.
Federal Hill’s La Pigna Arch taken down for restoration
The historic La Pigna Arch on Federal Hill is coming down on Wednesday for restoration.
Rhode Island Medicaid now pays more for primary fee-for-service care than most of New...
A new report from the state Office of Health Insurance Commissioner shows that Rhode Island has enhanced its standing among New England states on Medicaid reimbursement for primary care. Fee-for-service rates for Medicaid, the insurance program for low-income residents, are now higher in Rhode Island than Massachusetts
RIPTA unveils 50 new vans to replace aging paratransit fleet
(WJAR) — The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority unveiled its new paratransit fleet on Wednesday. RIPTA officials said 50 new vans have been added to replace its aging fleet. The new vehicles will help expand capacity for the growing RIde and Flex On Demand service, officials said. In 2025,...
A new report on primary care Medicaid reimbursement rates, a new promise from McKee
Rhode Island’s primary care providers could see a big boost to their Medicaid reimbursements under a $16 million proposal Gov. Dan McKee pledged on Wednesday to include in his next state budget if reelected. McKee’s promise accompanied the release of a yearlong review by the Rhode Island Office of the Health Insurance
Bomb squad removes grenade found at Cranston property
CRANSTON, R.I. (WJAR) — The Rhode Island Bomb Squad removed a grenade discovered in a shed at a Cranston property Wednesday afternoon, according to officials. Cranston police officers and firefighters were dispatched to 109 Wilbur Ave. around 1:05 p.m. after someone cleaning out the residence or estate found the grenad
The best and worst times to hit the road Labor Day weekend
Drivers traveling from Boston to Providence on I-93 S will find one of the most congested routes in the nation. Drivers should plan ahead before hitting the roads this holiday weekend, according to AAA, which named Boston among the top three Labor Day destinations in the U.S. Drivers traveling from...
School bus strike threat could disrupt transportation in 9 Rhode Island districts
(WJAR) — More than 750 school bus workers serving several Rhode Island school districts are prepared to go on strike, Teamsters Local 251 announced Tuesday. If the workers walked off the job, it would affect transportation routes for the Providence, Pawtucket, Lincoln, Smithfield, Central Falls, Bristol-Warren, Portsmo
Coventry resident surrenders peacefully after nearly 5-hour standoff
An hours-long standoff in Coventry ended peacefully Wednesday afternoon, according to police.
