Authorities identify 38-year-old Fall River motorcycle rider killed in crash on Route 195
A local man is dead after a late-night motorcycle crash. According to Rhode Island State Polce, at approximately 11:00 p.m. on Thursday, the Rhode Island State Police and Providence Fire Department responded to a reported single-motorcycle crash on Route 195 West at Exit 1C (South Main Street) in Providence. Upon...
Historic Taunton building gets a new restaurant. When, menu, vibe
TAUNTON — The historic flatiron building that sits at the corner of Cohannet and Winthrop streets will soon breathe commercial life once again with a brand-new restaurant. Flatiron Provisions, Inc. is slated to open this September, according to its website . The restaurant is marketing itself on its website as a "moder
100-foot tree crashes onto Warwick home, forcing family out
A family of eight in Warwick is picking up the pieces after a massive tree crashed onto the roof of their home early on July 2.
Providence murder suspect can be released with electronic monitor
Charles Ortiz, 18, has been held without bail since the incident on May 12.
New video shows moments before deadly wrong-way crash on Southeast Expressway
Newly released video shows the frightening moments before a deadly wrong-way crash on the Southeast Expressway that killed one person and injured four others.
Rhode Island Free Clinic gets new retinal imaging screening software
It's state-of-the-art retinal imaging and screening software. "This is the latest and greatest technology," said Jessica Eagles, CEO of The Rhode Island Free Clinic. "We serve between 15 to 1700 patients a year and not only are we doing primary care, we're a medical health home. We have over 20 specialties."
Paolino Properties acquires 4 downtown Providence parking properties for $16.5 million
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — Paolino Properties announced it has acquired four parking facilities in downtown Providence for $16.5 million. According to officials, the parking properties were acquired from Granoff Associates LLC. The parking facilities are located at 66 Weybosset St., 36 Pine St., 11 Pine St., and 18 Cust
St. Luke’s Spire to be Demolished This Fall
Above: St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, including the spire. The church is looking for permission to rebuild it using lead-lined copper. After decades of deterioration, the spire atop St. Luke’s Episcopal Church will soon come down. The East Greenwich Historic District Commission voted Tuesday, July 8, to approve demolitio
Traffic stop leads to drug bust, arrest in Attleboro
An Attleboro man is facing multiple drug charges after allegedly leading officers on a chase Thursday morning.
East Providence house fire deemed accidental
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — The Rhode Island Fire Marshal's Office said the house fire in East Providence was deemed accidental. The fire occurred on Goldsmith Avenue on Thursday morning. According to officials, the fire was caused by the self-heating of rags that were used to apply an oil-based...
