Four men charged after shooting in Johnston
Four men are facing charges after a shooting in Johnston. Johnston police said they responded to Starr Street shortly after 3 a.m. on Jan. 17 after reports of shots fired. Officers said they encountered several people in the road who said they did not witness or hear any gunfire. However,...
Restaurant owner accused of fraud scheme involving 100+ stolen identities to obtain $1 million+...
BOSTON – Three individuals have been arrested, and another individual has been charged, with an alleged fraud scheme that used the stolen identities of more than 100 individuals to obtain $440,000 in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits from Massachusetts and Rhode Island. The defendants are also...
Rhode Island–Massachusetts Weather Alert Now: Providence Braces for Bitter Cold, Snow Chance by Friday...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Rhode Island – Cold air stings exposed skin this morning as frost coats windshields and sidewalks crunch underfoot. February winter weather remains firmly in place across southern New England, and a...
New Bedford man found not guilty of 2001 beating death of half-sister
FALL RIVER – David Reed was found not guilty of first-degree murder in the brutal slaying of his half-sister Rose Marie Moniz almost 25 years ago in New Bedford after a three-week jury trial in Bristol County Superior Court in Fall River . The jury verdict was delivered on what relatives said would've been Rose...
Suspect held without bail in Fall River double homicide
A man accused of killing his girlfriend and her son in Fall River faced a judge on two murder charges Monday morning.
Popular RI Food Truck Opens Its First Brick-and-Mortar Location
A popular Rhode Island food truck now has a retail location. Chicked Out Nuggz, which has gained a large following due to its flavorful chicken nuggets as well as its attention to food allergies (its entire menu is gluten-free) - is opening this week at 997 Sandy Lane in Warwick.
Restaurants in Providence, Newport closed while repairing burst pipes
This week's restaurant news is mostly chilling, with three restaurants closed for repairs after water pipes burst in Providence and Newport. Blame the recent stretch of frigid weather. Claudine at 225 Weybosset St. and PVD Noodle Bar , 187 Mathewson St., both reported their closures on Friday, Jan. 30, after water...
Rhode Island activist slams adult-run nonprofit that promoted ‘student-led’ anti-ICE school walkout
Providence students walked out Friday in an anti-ICE protest organized by adults. The donor-funded group paid over $76,000 to leaders while using students.
Act on Climate Law, State’s Energy Mandates Under Scrutiny
PROVIDENCE — Will Rhode Island achieve its Act on Climate goals?. It’s a key question that has lurked in the background since the law was passed in 2021. Lawmakers accelerated the Renewable Energy Standard in 2022, which requires that utility companies source 100% of electricity from renewables by 2033, but otherwise...
Police ID man found dead at Burrillville fire scene
An investigation continues into a fire where a man was found dead in Burrillville last month.
