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(WJAR) — Jury selection began Tuesday in one of the two felony rape cases against Nicholas Alahverdian in Utah. Alahverdian, 38, is the man who authorities said faked his death in Rhode Island and fled to Scotland, where he was found alive during the COVID-19 pandemic. Alahverdian, known as...

Bliss Restaurant is continuing its popular summer Pop-Up Markets, with several dates scheduled for August. Hosted on the lawn of Bliss Dairy in Attleboro, these outdoor markets are a great opportunity for local residents and visitors to explore offerings from over 80 vendors. The markets feature local artisans and...

The Pawtucket man accused of running a North Kingstown detective over with his car last week faced a judge Monday morning.

Providence police are investigating after a man reported he was assaulted and robbed early Saturday morning.

GoLocal has confirmed that Governor Dan McKee is finalizing a plan to bring Stefan Pryor back. Pryor previously served as Secretary of Commerce under both Governors Gina Raimondo and McKee, and then, after a failed run in the 2022 Democratic primary for General Treasurer, Pryor returned as McKee’s Secretary of...

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — City leaders gathered at the public library Monday night after a recent string of hateful incidents in East Providence. “It’s an opportunity for us to heal,” Mayor Bob DaSilva said. “It’s an opportunity for us to be heard.”. The discussion...

A now former school assistant from Southeastern Voke in Easton who was arrested in March of 2020 on some disturbing charges has been found not guilty in Fall River Superior Court on most of those charges. Court records show that Matthew Parris of Raynham was arraigned in Taunton and later...

Good morning, Newport! 🗓️ Today is Tuesday, Aug. 5, the 217th day of 2025. There are 148 days left in the year. Gov. Dan McKee on Monday signed legislation that will increase Rhode Island’s minimum wage from $15 to $17 over the next two years, benefiting an estimated 50,000 workers across the state.

FALL RIVER, Mass. (WLNE) — A Fall River man was convicted of molesting his three daughters on multiple instances between 2013 and 2021, according to Bristol County District Attorney Thomas Quinn, III. 46-year-old Daniel Arruda was convicted of three counts of indecent assault and battery on a child under...

PROVIDENCE – A longtime Connecticut defense attorney will surrender his license to practice law after he delivered synthetic cannabinoids to a client at the Donald W. Wyatt Detention Center in Central Falls, the U.S. Attorney in Providence said. Jonathan J. Einhorn, 75, of New Haven, will give up his law license as...