Providence Local News

A suspect was arrested following a police chase that ended with a crash in East Providence on Thursday. Authorities pursued the driver, who eventually lost control and collided with a vehicle or object, prompting officers to apprehend them at the scene. Detail…

Interstate 195 in East Providence will be closed overnight from November 6 to November 7 to allow crews to demolish the Potter Street Bridge. This closure is part of ongoing infrastructure work aimed at improving the area. Drivers should expect disruptions and…

Providence Police Major David Lapatin has been nominated by the Chief Justice of the Rhode Island Supreme Court to serve as a magistrate on the state’s Traffic Court. This appointment places Major Lapatin in a key judicial role within the traffic tribunal, whe…

Rhode Island safety officials and advocates held a press conference on Thursday to urge drivers to prioritize safety during the upcoming Halloween weekend. With Halloween just days away, the groups highlighted the increased risks on the roads due to higher ped…

The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) has announced an overnight closure of Interstate 195 scheduled for next week. The closure is part of ongoing maintenance and improvement efforts on the highway. RIDOT is advising drivers to plan their trave…

A RIPTA bus was involved in a crash on Friday afternoon on Wampanoag Trail in East Providence. First responders quickly arrived at the scene to provide assistance. Details about the cause of the accident, the number of people involved, or the extent of any inj…

The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) announced plans to close Interstate 195 overnight in early next month to facilitate the demolition of the Potter Street bridge in East Providence. This closure is necessary to safely carry out the bridge re…

A new proposal in Providence aims to ban right turns on red lights throughout the city. Under the plan, drivers who make a right turn on red for the first time would receive a warning. However, repeat violations would result in a $50 fine. The measure seeks to…

Providence school buses are equipped with cameras to enforce traffic safety laws, specifically to prevent drivers from illegally passing buses with flashing red lights. Rhode Island law, passed in 2025, mandates that all school buses have a live digital video…

White rectangular boxes outlined in white are being introduced at about 30 locations across Providence, mainly downtown and near Brown University, to serve as designated parking areas for rental scooters and bicycles. These marked corrals aim to organize and m…

A crash on the East Providence-Seekonk line on Friday caused significant traffic delays, with vehicles backed up for several hours. The incident disrupted the usual flow of traffic in the area, leading to extended congestion for commuters and travelers. Author…

A single-vehicle crash on Interstate 95 North Saturday night resulted in one fatality and left another person in critical condition. Emergency responders arrived at the scene to provide assistance, and the injured individual was transported to the hospital for…