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Middletown Police Department Issues Warning on Phone Scam
The Middletown Police Department is alerting the public about a concerning phone scam targeting local residents. The department has received several reports from victims who have been contacted by individuals impersonating Middletown Police officers. According to the reports, the scammer informs the victim that they have missed a court date...
3 Portsmouth dogs involved in bloody fight declared vicious
PORTSMOUTH, R.I. (WJAR) — 3 Portsmouth dogs involved in a bloody fight have been declared vicious at a Portsmouth Town Hall hearing on Thursday. Police said the three cane corsos were not on leashes when they attacked a woman walking her dog last month. “I was just screaming as...
A private club wanted to import big game to RI. The state may ban captive hunting instead.
PROVIDENCE − After years of advocacy, bills seeking to ban captive hunting in Rhode Island are gaining momentum. The legislation, which cleared the Senate in April and is now moving forward in the House of Representatives, has been introduced every year since 2019. It was first proposed after The...
Overnight Route 1 repaving to begin May 19, traffic shifted on Route 138 at bridge
NORTH KINGSTOWN − Route 138 will be slimmed down to one lane in each direction for the next three months as it goes under Route 1, until at least mid-August. Crews are working to replace the Route 1 bridge over Route 138. Traffic on Route 138 near the bridge...
Rhode Island advocates plead for netted bridge barriers to prevent suicides
NEWPORT, R.I. (WJAR) — Advocates say nets under state bridges can aid in suicide prevention, and that it's worth the expense. Samaritans of Rhode Island Executive Director Denise Panichas was one of several present at the state house Wednesday evening to push for House Bill 7858, again. "We cannot...
Another subpar weekend precedes a gorgeous stretch next week
Say it ain’t so! Another “blah” weekend before gorgeous workweek weather. Saturday will be cloudy and cool with occasional light rain. Highs will be stuck in the 50s, a good 10-15° cooler than Friday. Sunday should be marginally better, with mostly cloudy but dry conditions. High...
A comedy bus wants to take people around Newport. One councilor says it's no laughing matter
Members of Newport City Council are pushing back against the presence of a comedy tour bus that hopes to bring its business to Newport this summer. “They act like there’s some kind of public conveyance that people can get around downtown and all, no, it's for them to make money, period, end of story, and all these people that, you know, you go out and have a cookout in your yard or something, and they can’t enjoy their family out there without a bus going by and narrating god knows what, so that’s what its about,” Councilor Jeanne Marie Napolitano said.
The Brand New Stone Pier Dinghy Dock at King Park is Officially Open!
In an exciting development for boaters and water enthusiasts, the City of Newport has announced the completion of the long-awaited Stone Pier Dinghy Dock at King Park. The new dock, situated adjacent to the city’s existing dinghy facility, promises to alleviate congestion and enhance access to the waterfront. Constructed...
Naked man stops I-93 traffic, police say
The incident occurred Sunday afternoon near exit 15. Police responded to multiple reports regarding a naked man on I-93 Sunday. At around 4:15 p.m., Massachusetts State Police received several calls about a man in the travel lanes of I-93 near exit 15 without any clothing on. Troopers found the man laying in the lanes of the southbound side of the highway when they arrived, a police spokesperson said.
Rhode Island doctor explains more centenarians and steps to increase life expectancy
(WJAR) — The number of people living to 100 is on the rise!. But while we see more people reach that milestone, one doctor tells NBC 10 it doesn't mean it applies to everyone. East Providence resident Adelina Almedia is 108 years old. Her granddaughter Jessica Britto said she...
One of three Tiverton fire stations forced to close due to staffing shortage
TIVERTON, R.I. (WJAR) — Staffing shortages within the Tiverton Fire Department forced the closure of one of the town's three fire stations Friday. More than a year after Tiverton Fire Chief William Bailey told NBC 10 about staffing struggles, the issue is only getting worse. Right now, the department...
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