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.
Home heating oil truck rolls over in Scituate
The DEM confirmed that the truck rolled over on West Greenville Road near the Glocester town line.
Hidden in Plain Sight: Neglect Along Lower Blackstone River
The Blackstone River flows underneath a bridge on Main Street in Pawtucket, R.I. (Ben Underwood) Where the Seekonk River flows into the Blackstone neighborhood in Providence and, running parallel, Hope turns into Pawtucket, the communities and their relationship to their neighboring rivers change drastically. The...
Fall River Police Department closes public restrooms after ‘repeated misuse’
The restrooms in the lobby of the Fall River Police Department will no longer be open to the public.
