Man arrested on suspicion of DUI after head-on crash
WARWICK, R.I. (WJAR) — A man was arrested on Saturday night after a head-on collision on West Shore Rd. in Apponaug. According to Warwick police, the crash occurred in the area of the Napa Auto Parts near the intersection with Post Rd. The driver of one of those cars,...
Portsmouth man found guilty after his landlord from Tiverton found dead
A Portsmouth man has been found guilty on multiple charges after being accused of killing his landlord. According to the Attorney General’s Office, the Newport County Grand Jury previously returned an indictment charging 25-year-old Jacob Morrill with one count of first-degree murder, one count of driving a vehicle...
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...
