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Organizers in Rhode Island and across the country are mobilizing against ICE after a pair of shootings in the past few days. Organizers locally said, “Rhode Islanders will gather on Sunday to honor the life lost, make visible the human cost of ICE’s actions, and demand that state and federal leaders reject local...

Massachusetts State Police will conduct a sobriety checkpoint in Bristol County this weekend as part of an ongoing effort to remove impaired drivers from the roadways. The checkpoint, scheduled for Saturday, January 10, into Sunday, January 11, 2026, is designed to educate motorists and strengthen public awareness...

The Department of Children, Youth & Families is disclosing the fatality of a 2-year-old child. A DCYF investigation has determined this fatality resulted from maltreatment in Rhode Island. The child and the family were not open to the Department at the time of this incident. The incident occurred on November...

It's a serious heart defect that can cause blood to flow into the wrong part of the heart chamber, and up until recently, it required open heart surgery to fix. But now a local hospital is offering a minimally invasive surgery with higher survival rates.

Rhode Island, with its rich culinary tradition, offers hidden gems where breakfast becomes an unforgettable experience. From cozy cafés to bustling diners, each spot offers something unique that keeps locals and visitors coming back for more. Here are 9 unassuming breakfast havens that have earned a cherished place...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — The Pawtucket Police Department said it arrested a 24-year-old man in connection with a shooting that injured another man in the city. The shooting took place on Pleasant Street on Wednesday night. The victim was reported to have a gunshot wound and was transported to...

(WJAR) — The Burrillville Police Department says a deceased body was found following a fire at a residence. Police say the East Burrillville Fire Department also responded around 3:55 a.m. to 13 Wells Road for the fire. Those who responded reported the structure was fully engulfed in flames. When...

PROVIDENCE, RI — A 23-year-old man was arrested by members of the Rhode Island Violent Fugitive Task Force on Jan. 7. Juan Franquis, of Providence, was taken into custody without incident. Franquis was arrested on a charge of license required for carrying a pistol. He also was arrested on...

Some unionized state employees say the state’s new payroll system is not functioning properly and has led to error-ridden paychecks for multiple pay periods. Statements released Thursday from three different unions representing state employees hint at ongoing issues with the rollout of the shiny, modern and...

One person was taken to the hospital out of an abundance of caution, but was not experiencing any symptoms.