25 Investigates: Karen Read’s legal team subpoenas state police, DA’s office for records
The legal demands seek a wide range of materials related to her criminal prosecution and others.
Firefighters respond to building fire in Providence
Fire officials tackled a building fire in Providence on Thursday night. Officials said they were called to 301 Reservoir Ave. for an exterior fire. According to fire crews, the fire took around five minutes to get under control. No one was injured in the fire. Providence fire officials said the...
Lease vote delayed amid health concerns at DCYF headquarters
A planned vote on a new 10‑year lease for the Rhode Island DCYF headquarters was delayed after union members raised concerns about what they call an “unhealthy workspace.”
Implant treats sleep apnea from the source
An estimated 30 million Americans have sleep apnea, which is defined as recurring episodes of partial or complete airway obstruction during sleep.
Booze switcheroo: Popular energy drink cans could contain vodka seltzer after mislabeling
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — High Noon has issued a voluntary recall of its vodka seltzer after some cases were mislabeled as Celsius energy drinks. The concern is consumers could accidentally ingest alcohol. The FDA said cases of High Noon’s Beach Variety shipped from July 21 to 23 contained cans...
Fall River proposal would turn Flint commercial property into over a dozen apartments
The City of Fall River Zoning Board of Appeals will be holding a Public Hearing on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the first floor Hearing Room, One Government. Center, Fall River, MA, in order to hear the following petitions:. OLD BUSINESS. 01. Applicant: Mario D. Reyes Ramos...
Fall River Police Department saw marked increase in total calls last month
According to Fall River Police, the department saw an increase in calls for service in July. FRPD saw a total of 4,303 calls in July (average 139 a day) compared to 4,052 calls in June (average 135 per day). Police had a marked decrease in mental health calls and motor...
Search called off for armed suspect in Webster
Police had been out looking for a man and a woman, saying one was wanted in connection with a shooting in Woonsocket.
Science project leads to healthier lifestyle for 83-year-old Providence man
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — Every day--with his safety vest--and his bright colored hat--Peter Nicholaus is out pounding the pavement. "You can't miss me," laughed Nicholaus. "I talk to people, I wave to people." His path takes him along Blackstone Boulevard on the east side of Providence. It all started...
Providence officers to be disciplined, charges dropped in W. Friendship St. incident
Providence leaders are dropping charges against four people and disciplining officers who arrested them last month on West Friendship Street, saying the police didn't follow departmental policies and procedures.
