Bristol County District Attorney announces investigation after death of 8-month-old infant in Taunton
Bristol County District Attorney Thomas Quinn, III has announced an investigation related to the death of an 8-month-old infant over the weekend. Taunton Police received a 911 call regarding an unresponsive infant at 1472 Somerset Avenue at approximately 11:40 p.m. on Friday, 4/24/26. Upon arrival Taunton Police and EMS located...
Services set for Mass. grandfather killed in motorcycle crash
Services have been scheduled for a grandfather killed in a motorcycle crash on Route 6 last week, a collision that remains under investigation by state and local police. Alan R. Scott, 67, of Somerset, died on April 24. Scott had been riding a motorcycle at around 8:20 a.m. on Route 6 when he crashed with a dump truck. He was brought to the...
Controversial mural in downtown Providence still up after removal decision
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — It has been nearly a month since officials announced that a controversial mural of Iryna Zarutska in downtown Providence would be removed. Yet the unfinished display remains standing. The building’s owners say the delay isn't for a lack of trying, and one owner is now...
Proclamation Ale Company to close after 12 years
WARWICK, R.I. (WJAR) — A large Rhode Island brewery announced it will be closing. Proclamation Ale Company said in a social media post on Friday that it will be closing its doors after 12 years. According to the brewery, it has been dealing with hardships, including losing the founder...
Popular Mass. Chinese food restaurant closing its doors for good after 54 years
The restaurant's final day of business is slated for later this month.
DA Quinn Calls Out Another Judge Over Gun Case Bail
DA Quinn is raising serious concerns after a judge released a repeat offender with gun charges.
Nothing Bundt Cakes to open 2nd RI bakery later this month
Nothing Bundt Cakes celebrated the grand opening of its first Rhode Island bakery Friday morning.
Paul McCartney was just in Rhode Island to screen his new doc for Brown...
The former Beatle’s new album drops in just a few weeks. Ladies and gentlemen… a Beatle! Yup, Sir Paul McCartney took stage in Providence for a documentary screening and discussion at Veterans Memorial Auditorium April 20. The free event was for the Brown University community, which includes McCartney’s...
Providence Mayor’s Race: Smiley Raises Bigger Money, Morales Far More Donors
Providence Mayor’s Race: Smiley Raises Bigger Money, Morales Far More Donors. Providence Mayor Brett Smiley raised more than $260,000 for the first quarter of 2026, and he spent big, too. Smiley’s campaign spent more than $177,000 in the quarter. He ends the quarter with $1,354,222.21. State Representative David...
Textron Moves to Split Industrial Business to Focus on Aerospace and Defense
Textron plans to separate its industrial segment from its aerospace and defense businesses. The Providence, Rhode Island-headquartered firm said Thursday that it is exploring multiple paths, including the sale of the business or a tax-free separation to establish a standalone, publicly traded company. The company intends to complete the separation...
