North Providence mayor defends having DPW repair personal truck after storm cleanup
A purchase order obtained by Target 12 shows eight parts were purchased through the town’s account at a lower cost and tax-free.
Firefighters respond to oven fire on Orms Street in Providence
(WJAR) — Firefighters made quick work of an oven fire in Providence on Monday morning. The Providence Fire Department responded to a fire on Orms Street. A spokesperson for the city described it as an oven fire that was quickly put out with a fire extinguisher. No further details...
Officials identify Bristol couple killed in fiery crash
Officials on Monday released the names of two people killed in a crash in Swansea when they were hit by car driven by a man who police said was a suspect in a fatal shooting in Cranston. Bristol County District Attorney Thomas Quinn said the two were identified as 53-year-old...
Two men arrested on fraud charges in Lincoln
LINCOLN, RI — Two Massachusetts men were arrested on multiple fraud charges on March 1, 2026, by the Rhode Island State Police Gaming Enforcement Unit. Brian J. Elliott, 28, of Mattapan, Massachusetts, was charged with one count of bank fraud, four counts of obtaining money under false pretenses over $1,500, two...
A giant serpent in Coventry? Have you seen RI’s mythical creatures?
Sightings of mythical creatures in Rhode Island are far and few between these days, but a giant serpent that supposedly once lived in the woods of present-day Coventry is the subject of enduring local lore. Carbuncle Hill and Carbuncle Pond both get their names from the legend, which has been repeated since at least...
R.I. prosecutor who told police ‘I’m an AG’ during arrest is back at work
Devon Flanagan had been on unpaid leave since August, when she pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor trespassing charge. A Rhode Island state prosecutor is back at work months after she was caught on video invoking her title and telling a police officer he would “regret” arresting her in Newport last summer.
Winter Weather Advisory Issued for 12 Counties in Massachusetts and Connecticut
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for 12 counties across Massachusetts and Connecticut, warning of mixed precipitation that could create hazardous travel conditions from Tuesday afternoon through early Wednesday morning. The advisory, released Monday afternoon by the NWS offices...
10 Rhode Island restaurants where the clam chowder alone brings people back every time
Clam chowder in Rhode Island is not just a dish; it’s a tradition. These restaurants have perfected this coastal favorite, drawing locals and tourists with every creamy, flavorful bowl. The Mooring Seafood Kitchen & Bar. Perched by the scenic Newport waterfront, The Mooring offers a clam chowder that’s as...
New England Winter Refuses to Let Go as Snow, Sleet and Freezing Rain Threaten...
NEW ENGLAND — Even as Meteorological Spring officially begins March 1, winter conditions are far from finished across the region. Forecasters caution that multiple snow and ice chances remain on the table for March, and the first half of the month may feature several impactful systems. Despite increasing sun...
Fired Brockton cop who worked at VA sentenced for exploiting veterans
A former Brockton police officer and federal employee of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs was ordered to pay back funds he accepted from veterans and their families to approve and expedite benefits and disability claims, according to court records. Michael Darrah, of Taunton, a former benefits service...
