Early Sunday morning in Providence, Rhode Island, police responded to a disturbance involving several people fighting near Washington Street shortly after 2 a.m. When officers intervened to stop the altercation, multiple individuals resisted, leading to severa…
Early Saturday morning in Providence, a mother and her son were assaulted during a home invasion, police reported. The incident occurred at their residence, where the intruders forcibly entered and attacked the occupants. Both victims sustained injuries and re…
State and local officials gathered on Friday morning to highlight the ongoing progress in school construction and renovation projects in Providence. During the press conference, leaders emphasized the improvements being made to educational facilities across th…
Mount Pleasant High School Principal Wobberson Torchon recently discovered his talent for poetry, which he used to express his love for his wife. Though he had never considered himself a poet before, Torchon composed heartfelt verses that captured his affectio…
WPRI 12 celebrated its 71st anniversary on March 27, 2026. Since its launch in 1955, the station has been a key source of news, entertainment, and local programming for viewers in Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts. Over the decades, WPRI 12 has evolv…
Dozens of rallies under the banner "No Kings" were held recently across Massachusetts and Rhode Island, with over 50 events in Massachusetts and nearly a dozen in Rhode Island. These gatherings drew participants advocating for their cause, though specific deta…
A federal judge in Rhode Island ruled against the American Trucking Associations (ATA) in a legal dispute over tolls, ordering the group to pay approximately $200,000 to the state. The ATA had sought millions of dollars in damages but was denied its claim. Thi…
On Thursday night, the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul in Providence welcomed a diverse group of Rhode Islanders for an interfaith vigil focused on peace. Many attendees were visiting the Roman Catholic church for the first time, drawn by a shared desire to…
Rhode Island lawmakers are considering a proposal that would permit bars and restaurants to operate 24 hours a day during the summer of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This measure aims to accommodate extended watch parties and celebrations linked to the global socce…
The Providence City Council’s Special Committee on Health, Opportunity, Prosperity, and Education (HOPE) unanimously voted to advance the proposed rent stabilization ordinance. This positive recommendation moves the ordinance forward in the legislative process…
The 2026 "Heroes Ball" took place Saturday night at the Rhode Island Convention Center, drawing friends and supporters of Hasbro Children's Hospital. The annual fundraising event successfully raised nearly $1.3 million to benefit the hospital, which is the onl…
Providence police have experienced a significant surge in mental health-related calls over the past decade, with incidents rising by 238 percent. This sharp increase has placed considerable strain on the department as officers navigate the complexities of resp…
