Advocacy group urging Providence to end homeless encampment sweeps ahead of World Cup
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — The Rhode Island Homelessness Advocacy Project held a press conference in Providence Saturday. The group is calling for an end to the city's plan to address homelessness in the area ahead of the FIFA World Cup. The group claims police removing unhoused people from areas...
This Rustic Rhode Island Lobster Pound Makes Seafood Feel Refreshingly Old-School
Fresh lobster straight from the Atlantic hits different when you are sitting waterfront in Rhode Island with salt air on your face and nowhere else to be. This is not a white tablecloth situation. This is paper bibs, cracked claws, and the kind of seafood that makes you wonder why you ever ate anything else.
Stray cat tests positive for rabies after biting man
BURRILLVILLE, R.I. (WJAR) — A stray cat in Burrillville has tested positive for rabies after biting a person in the area of Whipple Road, according to the Rhode Island Department of Health. The cat reportedly tested positive for rabies on May 22. It had bitten a person two days...
Gov. McKee signs new legislation dedicating dog park after Christine Conrad Lane
Barrington, RI (WPRI) – Governor Dan McKee signed new legislation on Saturday dedicating “The Christine Conrad Lane Memorial Dog Park”. The park was dedicated to Christine Conrad Lane, a Barrington resident who died in a midair crash over the Potomac River along with her son Spencer. The mother and son were two of the
DEVELOPING: Police surround West Warwick hotel, block off highway off-ramps
WEST WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE) — Police have surrounded the SpringHill Suites by Marriott off of Route 2 in West Warwick and blocked off highway exits near the scene. Our reporter on scene saw a group of police officers with guns drawn in the area of the hotel. The nature...
Driver injured in Seekonk rollover crash
Emergency crews responded to a rollover crash in Seekonk on Friday afternoon.
Remains of World War II pilot from RI accounted for
The remains of a Rhode Island man killed during World War II have finally been accounted for, according to U.S. Department of Defense.
Central Falls swears in city’s first-ever comfort dog
The Central Falls Police Department's first-ever comfort and compassion dog is officially reporting for duty.
People of the Move: Adolphus B. Clinton to Lead Community Preparatory School
People of the Move: Adolphus B. Clinton to Lead Community Preparatory School. Community Preparatory School's Board of Trustees announced that Adolphus B. Clinton has been named Head of School, effective June 1, 2026. Clinton - known as Dolph - is not only an experienced educator and administrator, but also one of Commu
Memorial Day weekend starts dry, but turns soggy in Southern New England
Memorial Day weekend will start dry on Saturday, but turns soggy on Sunday, with a return to drier weather expected by the end of the holiday weekend. Saturday will be a dry, overcast day, with temperatures a touch cooler than average for this time of the year in the mid-60s. Overall, a decent day for outdoor plans to
