Man arrested on domestic charges in Cranston
CRANSTON, RI — A Providence man was arrested following a domestic disturbance on Route 95 South on Monday. Troopers arrested Brett Ferretti, 39, of Providence, at 1:30 p.m. on charges of domestic simple assault and battery and domestic disorderly conduct. Ferretti was processed at the Lincoln Woods Barracks and...
Local veterans, volunteers donate food to make sure no veterans go hungry
(WJAR) — Sitting outside of the Elks Lodge in East Providence, behind Rhode Island State Elks Chair Matt Vianna, was several car trunks full of food. "It’s kind of like a mini Walmart!" said Vianna. All of the food was donated and went to the Providence VA hospital...
New bill could allow law enforcement to confiscate vehicles used in street takeovers
BOSTON (WHDH) - New Bedford Representative Chris Markey has proposed a bill which would allow law enforcement to seize vehicles involved in illegal street takeovers and car meetups. The recently viral gatherings seen from Boston to Fall River have blocked busy roads, led to dozens of arrests, and have left...
ICE presence sparks protest in Warren
WARREN, R.I. (WLNE) — A group of protesters gathered on Water Street in Warren Tuesday morning after seeing Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in the area. An ABC6 News crew on scene reported the agents were inside vehicles in the area of Blount Fine Foods before getting out of the vehicles and proceeding to...
Northern lights illuminate skies in RI, Mass.
The northern lights put on a show in Rhode Island and Massachusetts Tuesday, filling the night sky with an array of vibrant colors.
Nurses union to McKee, HHS: ‘Stop unlawfully interfering’ with healthcare facilities deal
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — A nurses union is calling on Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee and the state HHS department to stay out of a pending deal to keep three local healthcare facilities open. United Nurses and Allied Professionals are working on an agreement with Centurion to prevent the...
Nurses union urges state keep Fatima Hospital and Roger Williams Medical Center open
(WJAR) — A nurse’s union and some staff of Fatima Hospital and Roger Williams Medical Center are holding a press conference on Tuesday to urge the state to keep both hospitals open. The United Nurses and Allied Professionals says it represents almost 1,200 employees at facilities that include...
Vehicle smashes into AT&T store in Cranston
(WJAR) — A vehicle smashed into an AT&T storefront in Cranston on Tuesday morning. The Cranston Police Department responded to 540 Reservoir Avenue. The department says the driver believed the car was in reverse. Instead, the car went forward and smashed into the storefront. An NBC 10 news crew...
Landlords can give tenants free bus rides through RIPTA holiday pilot program
The initiative aims to encourage sustainable travel and reduce personal vehicle use, according to RIPTA.
Three Providence Educators Placed on Leave and Under Investigation in Less Than a Month
GoLocal has learned that three Providence Public School teachers are under investigation for their involvement in three separate incidents. The Providence School Department confirmed to GoLocal that incidents that took place at three different elementary schools in October and November. GoLocal secured copies of the...
