Providence RI

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Charles “Chas” Calenda was formally sworn in Dec. 30, 2025, as interim U.S. attorney for the District of Rhode Island, marking the start of his tenure as the state’s chief federal law enforcement officer. Calenda took the oath of office before U.S. District...

The Pinpoint Weather 12 team says that while the snow is over, high wind speeds and quickly dropping temperatures mean the region is in for a gusty, frigid evening.

Phoenix, a yellow Labrador retriever, was out for a morning walk when he wandered onto the pond and fell through a thin layer of ice.

The second Sobriety Checkpoint for 2026 has been announced for the area by Massachusetts State Police. Colonel Geoffrey Noble, Superintendent of the Massachusetts State Police, announced that a “Sobriety Checkpoint” will be implemented by the Massachusetts State Police on a Public Way in Bristol County. According to...

The Banana Republic location at the Providence Place mall is closing its doors this month, the store confirmed. A sign has been posted at the clothing store warning customers of Banana Republic's imminent closure. The brand, owned by Gap Inc., has only one other store in Rhode Island. The closure of the Banana...

On January 1, 2026, broad new privacy laws will take effect in Kentucky, Indiana, and Rhode Island, granting consumers in those states greater control over their personal data. With these additions, 19 states now have comprehensive privacy laws in place, which is a significant shift in the data privacy landscape...

EAST GREENWICH, R.I. (WJAR) — A vehicle ended up in the woods just off Route 4 in East Greenwich early Friday. The crash happened on the southbound side of Route 4 near exit 7B, according to the Rhode Island Department of Transportation. The right lane of the exit ramp...

COVENTRY, R.I. (WJAR) — One person went to the hospital after a rollover crash in Coventry on Friday morning. The crash happened on Plainfield Pike. Police said the person was trapped, but got themselves out. They had minor injuries.

Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Rhode Island drivers who spot a deer or turkey on the roadside might wonder if they can legally… This article, Rhode Island Roadkill Laws: Safe and Legal Animal Salvage Guidelines , appeared first on Animal of Things . Discover more animal...

A boom in oyster sales is fueling Rhode Island’s aquaculture industry to its most successful period since data tracking started in 1995, according to the state Coastal Resources Management Council. In 2024, oysters remained the most popular aquaculture product with 11,595,512 pieces sold for consumption, according to...