Interstate 295 north in Cumberland reopens after serious crash
CUMBERLAND, R.I. (WJAR) — A serious crash blocked all travel lanes of Interstate 295 north in Cumberland for hours during the Thursday evening commute. The crash happened near the exit for Mendon Road at about 3:30 p.m. The Rhode Island Department of Transportation posted on X at 6:38 p.m....
RIPTA board votes to move ahead on new Providence bus hub
A 4.4-acre plot of land used to host Providence’s World Cup festivities next to the city’s Amtrak station is the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority’s choice for its state-of-the-art transit center. On Thursday, RIPTA’s board of directors voted 6-0 to direct contractor Next Wave Partners to move ahead with drafting b
New housing complex opens in Providence
A new housing complex held its grand opening in Providence on Thursday.
City appeals LEOBOR ruling that controversial officer can return to PPD
Providence is making its last appeal in court in an effort to block a controversial police officer's reinstatement.
Owner of German shepherd who traveled to 48 states works to preserve dog’s legacy
WARWICK, R.I. (WJAR) — A Warwick German shepherd traveled more than most people. Ruger went to all 48 states in the continental U.S. in four years. It all started when Eryka Olney and her family took one trip without him. “He was having so much anxiety that they were...
Providence asks court to overturn panel’s decision in order to fire Sgt. Hanley
(WJAR) — The city of Providence has filed court action to once again try to fire a police sergeant accused of hitting and kicking a handcuffed suspect six years ago. A police disciplinary panel ruled earlier this month, for the second time, that Sgt. Joseph Hanley can return to work after serving a 45-day suspension, o
Woonsocket police search for autistic man reported missing
(WJAR) — The Woonsocket Police Department is asking for the public’s help in finding an autistic man reported missing. Police say the man is in his 20s and left the area of Village Road Thursday morning wearing shorts with no shoes or a shirt on. Police say he...
Bristol County sheriff fires back after ICE criticism over inmate release
DARTMOUTH, Mass. (WJAR) — Bristol County Sheriff Paul Heroux is firing back after ICE publicly called him out over the release of a man who's facing a charge of motor vehicle homicide by negligent operation. “Sadly, it appears as though Bristol County Sheriff Paul Heroux followed through on his...
Providence murder suspect back behind bars after making bail last month
A murder suspect is back behind bars less than a month after being granted bail.
Neglected dog’s leg amputated, RISPCA searching for owner
Learning to navigate the world with just three legs was no problem for Mozart, the little dog has faced bigger challenges in his life, enduring severe neglect. Now, the RISPCA is searching for whoever is responsible for the neglect he endured.
