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CIAC state tournaments begin this week
The CIAC state tournaments begin this week. Here’s a look where Norwich Free Academy, Norwich Tech, Griswold, Plainfield, Killingly and Ellis Tech are headed in their quest for a state championship banner. Baseball Class LL: No. 25 Norwich Free Academy travels to No. 8 Naugatuck on Tuesday. The winner meets either No. 9 Newington...
Communities across Rhode Island hold Memorial Day ceremonies
(WJAR) — Cities and Towns in Rhode Island held Memorial Day ceremonies to honor service members who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. The city of Woonsocket and the United Veterans Council of Woonsocket held a Memorial Day Observance at the World War II Veterans Memorial Park on Monday.
Griswold woman arrested for possession of crack cocaine and fentanyl
PLAINFIELD, CT (WFSB) - Plainfield police arrested a Griswold woman on Friday morning following surveillance prompted by complaints of narcotic activity in the area. Officials were conducting surveillance around 9:50 a.m. at a local hotel after receiving complaints of narcotic activity. An officer observed a black Mazda CX-30 driven by...
Warren Alpert Medical School professor earns Brown’s highest faculty honor
Since joining the Warren Alpert Medical School in 1998, Rena R. Wing has launched and directed a research center with over 50 researchers and staff members, mentored early-career researchers who have gone on to lead nationally recognized programs and received the ranking of the 110th best female scientist in the world from Research.com.
ATV operator suffers minor injuries in Sterling crash
STERLING, Conn. (WTNH) — An ATV operator suffered minor injuries after he crashed Thursday evening in Sterling. The crash happened at about 6:15 p.m. in the area of Sterling Road and Hungry Hill Road. A LIFE STAR helicopter was called to the scene, according to Connecticut State Police. A 27-year-old from Danielson lost control of […]
Central Falls man sentenced to 75 years for murder
PAWTUCKET – Central Falls resident Malcolm Querido has been sentenced in Providence County Superior Court to serve 75 years at the Adult Correctional Institutions for the 2014 murder of 38-year-old Robert Bullard in Providence. On May 22, Superior Court Judge Robert Krause sentenced Querido, age 37, to serve 60...
Hometown Hero: Sage Soares, Coventry
She went 9-0 with a 0.68 Era on the mound as a freshman, helping Coventry bring home their 6th state softball title. Sage Soares reaching higher as a junior, finishing the regular season with a 13-1 record, with 143 strikeouts in 92 innings.
Fire indefinitely shuts down West Greenwich shopping plaza
WEST GREENWICH, R.I. (WJAR) — An early-morning fire Saturday in West Greenwich caused severe damage to one of the stores in a Victory Highway strip mall, with smoke damage to surrounding businesses requiring them to close as well. During the day Saturday, owners and staff rummaged through what's now...
Police say 2 suspects attempted to rob a man outside of Providence restaurant
(WJAR) — The Providence Police Department says two armed suspects attempted to rob a man outside of a restaurant Sunday night. Police say two suspects with firearms were wearing masks when they attempted to rob an individual who was sitting outside of OPA on Atwells Avenue. Investigators believe the...
Police arrest woman for brutal high heel and cinderblock attack on Federal Hill
Providence police have made an arrest in a vicious attack that occurred early Saturday morning on Federal Hill. Officials said officers responded to the rear parking lot of Opa Restaurant at 230 Atwells Ave. at around 2:08 a.m. Saturday and found a male victim disoriented and bleeding from the head.
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