Taunton neighbors complain about “rotten egg” smell, loud noises from trains
When trains started moving into Taunton, Massachusetts on the new South Coast Rail last March, neighbors say it brought loud noises and horrible smells.
Roger Williams Park Zoo mourns loss of Don Juan the goat
The Roger Williams Park Zoo is mourning the loss of one of its beloved goats.
Two Found Dead in Fairhaven Home
Fairhaven police are investigating after two people were found dead inside a Jameson Street home during a welfare check Wednesday night.
Southern New Englanders ring in 2026 with a blanket of snow
While most were falling sleep after celebrating the start of 2026, snow pushed into the region rather quickly. Those who were out late well after the midnight countdown did not fair so well, as snow covered roadways and led to areas of slick travel. After a early/mid morning hiatus, the snowfall returned in the form...
With new year, minimum wage in Rhode Island increases
(WJAR) — Several new laws are taking effect on January 1st of the new year across Rhode Island and Massachusetts. From an increase in the minimum wage to tax increases and a new data privacy law, residents in New England will see changes in legislation in 2026. NBC 10's...
‘I was shaking’: Driver describes being rescued from sinkhole in Rhode Island
A driver who was rescued after her SUV fell into a sinkhole in Cranston, Rhode Island, on Tuesday night shared her story with NBC affiliate WJAR-TV. Reaksmey Keokhaw said she was at the corner of Lakeside Avenue and DeKalb Street when she realized the ground was collapsing. Crews had been working to repair a water...
Woman arrested on warrants in Providence
PROVIDENCE, RI — A Cranston woman was arrested early Friday morning on two outstanding bench warrants following a traffic stop. Stephanie Malek, 36, of Cranston, was taken into custody at 3:23 a.m. on Plainfield Street. Malek was wanted on a Sixth Division District Court bench warrant for failure to...
City of Attleboro Offers Rare Deal on Heavy-Duty 2012 Wright Trailer
The City of Attleboro in Massachusetts is auctioning off a 2012 Wright Trailer Utility, a former Recreation Department trailer, through the online bidding platform Municibid. The auction will conclude on January 7, 2026, at 11:00 AM, providing interested buyers a limited window to submit their bids.
Winds pick up and bitter cold moves back in
The National Weather Service has issued snow squall warnings for parts of Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island, and winter storm warnings were in effect in parts of Maine. See a list of active weather alerts here. Then, the winds pick up by the afternoon. This time around, the wind won’t...
Man charged with assaulting 2 people at Providence apartment
Police said one of the victims struck the suspect with a machete in self-defense.
