Lawmaker introduces bill in response to stabbing of former Fall River mayor Flanagan
FALL RIVER, Mass. (WPRI) — A Massachusetts lawmaker has introduced legislation in response to the brutal October stabbing of former Fall River Mayor Will Flanagan. A press release by Flanagan said the bill, called “Flanagan’s Law,” intends to stop violent acts by those who suffer from mental illness and have a...
8 large flea markets in Rhode Island with deals hiding in plain sight
Rhode Island may be small, but its flea markets pack a serious punch for treasure hunters. From historic mills stuffed with nostalgia to bustling outdoor aisles where bargains sparkle in the sun, there are deals hiding in plain sight if you know where to look. This guide spotlights eight big...
Supporting Ensuring Excellence in Mental Health Act protects mental health
Just as Rhode Island’s transformative work through its participation in the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) program is gaining momentum, the State’s Federal Compliance Advisory Group is recommending a 15% cut to CCBHC in the 2027 state budget. It’s important to recognize that investing in CCBHCs...
Crash involving 3 vehicles backs up traffic on I-295
(WJAR) — A three-vehicle crash caused back ups on I-295 on Friday morning. The Rhode Island State Police Department says the crash happened near the Route 44 exit. State police say three people refused to be transported to the hospital. The lanes have started to be reopened by 8:30...
5 injured in crash on I-95 in Cranston
Five people were rushed to the hospital after a rollover crash happened on I-95 North in Cranston Saturday.
Named after former Fall River mayor, Flanagan’s Law filed to protect public safety and...
Boston, MA — According to a release, a new public safety bill known as Flanagan’s Law has been filed to help protect communities and prevent violent incidents involving individuals with severe mental illness and long criminal histories from falling through the cracks. The legislation was drafted after Will...
UNO Pizzeria & Grill in Warwick to close
Rhode Island's last remaining UNO Pizzeria & Grill in Warwick will be closing its doors for good this weekend.
Brown University Tragedy Sparks Storm of Controversy Surrounding the Rhode Island School’s Security
The Dec. 13 mass shooting at Brown University has sparked a storm of controversy surrounding the school’s security. Following the killings, custodian Derek Lisi revealed he had spotted the gunman prowling around the Providence, R.I., campus more than a dozen times before he attacked. Lisi recalled seeing the shooter...
Providence police clocked over half a million in overtime costs after Brown shooting
Providence Police clocked over $500,000 in overtime hours in the 10 days they investigated last month’s shooting at Brown University. More than 7,250 overtime hours were logged between Dec.13 and Dec. 23 by patrol officers in cars and canvassing the campus and surrounding areas on foot along with detectives, Kristy...
Police: Fall River shooting suspect hid in closet to avoid arrest
A 33-year-old man is facing a slew of charges in connection with a shooting at Iced Out Pub in Fall River on Dec. 18.
