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(WJAR) — The grace period is over for Warwick's new traffic enforcement cameras. Tickets will be issued for anyone who violates speed restrictions in school zones, runs a red light at certain intersections, or goes around a school bus arm. The speeding violations will cost drivers a $50 fine.

On Sunday, a North Providence Police patrolman conducted a motor vehicle stop on Woonasquatucket Avenue after "observing the vehicle to have committed numerous motor vehicle violations." The car, which was pulled over, was operated by John Ellis Guance, 26, a Providence resident. During the vehicle inventory search...

The Starbucks on Thayer Street is closed. It is one small piece of a $1 billion corporate restructuring. Starbucks last week announced that it will close 1% of its stores in North America this month. The closures – and layoffs of 900 corporate employees – are part of the corporate...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Service changes to multiple RIPTA bus routes are set to take effect today. RIPTA’s board approved a plan back in August, that would reduce services on more than 40 routes, while also implementing a multi-year fare adjustment. This is to help address the agency’s remaining $10 million dollar...

PROVIDENCE — Troopers arrested a 38-year-old Cranston man on drunken driving charges following a traffic stop on Hartford Avenue at 11:15 p.m. Alfredo Perez Chanchavac, of Cranston, was charged with driving under the influence of liquor, second offense, and refusal to submit to a chemical test, first offense. The...

Bliss in Attleboro is bringing a spooky cinematic experience to the community this October with their Halloween Outdoor Movie Night. The free event, scheduled for Saturday, October 4th at dusk, will take place on the lawn of the popular local establishment. The event promises an evening of "spooky thrills and...

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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — The full WaterFire lighting on Saturday celebrated Rhode Island educators. As part of the celebration, WaterFire hosted a teachers awards ceremony and a torch procession at the Memorial Park, which began at 5 p.m. Officials said the catering for the teachers' event was taken care...

11:17 a.m. – Police picked up a blue-and-orange electric bike a caller had found in the woods near East Greenwich High School. 12:46 p.m. – Police brought a chicken to Ocean State Veterinary that was later picked up by Warwick police. 3:31 p.m. – A caller said a...

Rhode Island, the smallest state in the United States, is known for its picturesque landscapes and charming small towns. However, what many might not realize ... Read more The post 10 Small Towns in Rhode Island with the Most Extreme Weather appeared first on Climate Cosmos .