Letter to the Editor: Governor McKee is no friend to RIPTA
Last week, Governor Dan McKee sent a letter to the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority Board of Directors that is one of the most hypocritical public statements I have seen during my time in the State House. In this letter, the governor says he recommended an additional $15 million in...
As prices soar, is R.I. real estate still a deal for out-of-state home buyers?
EAST PROVIDENCE — For Abby and Eric Smallwood, the move from Greater Boston into Rhode Island began 12 years before they first set foot in their East Providence home. Years ago, a friend of the couple bought a home in the Ocean State for what seemed like pennies, and the prospect of someday doing the same was always...
Cranston police say suspect, victim arrived at scene of shooting together
CRANSTON, R.I. (WJAR) — Cranston police said Tuesday that they arrested a man accused in the shooting death of a teenager after they arrived together at an apartment complex. The killing was captured by a surveillance camera. A 16-year-old boy from Providence, Eduardo Loran Colon, was found shot to...
Fall River teen arrested with gun after alleged terroristic threats
A 17-year-old was arrested in Fall River last Friday following an investigation into a report of "terroristic threats," according to police.
Inmate dies at ACI’s Intake Service Center
Rhode Island State Police are investigating after an inmate in the ACI's Intake Service Center died Saturday morning.
RIPTA to detour bus routes during Mount Hope Bridge closure
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority will detour two bus routes and drastically reduce service during the Mount Hope Bridge closure this week. RIPTA announced Routes 60 and 61x will be detoured beginning at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 14, through Sunday, Aug. 17, as the bridge closes for resurfacing work.
Police ID man killed in Providence motorcycle crash
The investigation continues into a deadly motorcycle crash that occurred Sunday night in Providence.
Rhode Island Cannabis Control Commission revokes cultivator’s license after arrest
A marijuana cultivator in Richmond has lost his license after officials claim he ignored previous orders and regulations. The Rhode Island Cannabis Control Commission revoked 44-year-old Anthony Walker's license. Walker operated THCBD LLC. He was arrested in June for being in possession of 250 pounds of marijuana....
Air Quality Alert in effect across Rhode Island
The air quality across Rhode Island may reach unhealthy levels for sensitive groups on Tuesday.
Rollover crash on I-95 in Warwick impacts morning commute
Traffic was backed up on I-95 North due to a rollover crash during Tuesday morning's commute.
