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Video captures deer crashing through bus windshield — as driver cooly continues on route
A deer leaped through the windshield of a bus on Rhode Island on Monday — while the driver cooly continued on his route in a wild scene caught on dashcam footage. Three passengers on the public transit bus in Providence suffered minor injuries. The animal later died, officials said. Video from the bus shows the deer first galavanting into oncoming traffic before throwing itself through the vehicle’s windshield, crashing into a man sitting in the front and then falling on the floor. NY teen died after freak e-bike accident catapulted him from 5-story train station garage: officials American teen falls over 300 feet to...
Reported shooting outside Brockton smoke shop
BROCKTON, MASS. (WHDH) - Police were investigating a reported shooting outside a smoke shop in Brockton Monday night. Brockton police responded to the Warren Ave Smoke Shop at around 9:30 p.m. Witnesses said a woman pulled into the parking lot with a man who was shot. As of 11 p.m., multiple police cruisers were surrounding the car.
Craving outdoor dining near Brockton? Where to find sunny patios, cocktails, exciting food
BROCKTON — As the weather heats up, there might just be no better way to spend your summer than hitting the beach and enjoying a pleasant outdoor lunch. But on this week's installment of Brockton Eats with Alisha, we're ditching the sand and heading straight to lunch, but outside in a patio setting. We will travel around the area to find the best spot to grab something delicious and sip a refreshing hand-made cocktail. ...
Man's body pulled from water in Providence
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A man's body was pulled from the water in Providence Monday afternoon. Officials on scene were seen searching the water near the hurricane barrier. Police said a nearby boater called around 4:30 p.m. after seeing a body near the hurricane barrier. Officials have not released the...
Pawtucket to put $250,000 grant toward additional cemetery acreage
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WLNE) — The City of Pawtucket has been awarded an Open Space Grant of $250,000 from the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM) that will be used to purchase four additional acres of open land for the Riverside Cemetery. This parcel of land falls along the...
Two men relive childhood dreams and open a sneaker store
BRIDGEWATER—Camping outside of sneaker stores in anticipation of the next Air Jordan release was one way a local man spent his time as a kid. Now he’s all grown up and has a sneaker store of his own. Clean N' Soles, located at 47 Broad St., Suite 104,...
Massachusetts man sentenced to prison for threatening interracial couple: “Time for whites to riot!”
Defendant has extensive criminal history and regularly posted white supremacy symbolism on Facebook. “BOSTON – A Massachusetts was sentenced today for threatening an interracial couple via Facebook Messenger in January 2021, and to attempting to prevent the couple from reporting the threats and harassment to law enforcement. Stephen M....
Rescuers free horse that fell into basement of shed in Plainville
PLAINVILLE, Mass. (WJAR) — A horse trapped inside of a basement for hours in Plainville is finally out. It was all hands on deck as authorities searched for ways to remove the horse safely. It started around 8:20 a.m. when the Plainville Fire Department responded to a structural collapse.
Rhode Island man arrested for DUI after driving through construction zone on I-84 in Southington
SOUTHINGTON, Conn. — A Rhode Island man was arrested for driving through a construction zone on Interstate 84 in Southington while under the influence, according to Connecticut state police. State police said they were assisting with traffic and lane closures at a construction project on I-84 West near Exit...
Thrive with RI Pride this weekend at PrideFest & the Illuminated Night Parade!
This morning on The Rhode Show, we welcomed the Chair & Commissioner of the Providence Tourism Council and Co-founder of Illuminated Night Parade Alexis Gorriarán, and the President of Rhode Island Pride Rodney Davis. They gave us a sneak peek into this year’s PrideFest and the Illuminated Night Parade....
Providence police arrest man accused of assaulting assistant attorney general
(WJAR) — Providence police said man was arrested after he assaulted a woman on Monday. Police said the assault happened downtown and that the victim is an assistant attorney general. Phelipe Tenenbaum, who is accused of the attack, appeared in court Tuesday morning. He is facing two assault-related charges.
Family still awaits answers after late-night crash involving off-duty Brockton police sergeant
More than a year after an off-duty police sergeant smashed into a Brockton couple’s car when they were stopped at a traffic light with their baby boy sitting in the back seat, the family is still waiting for answers about the circumstances surrounding the crash. An internal affairs investigation...
17-year-old among suspects arrested in Berlin armed robbery case
BERLIN, Conn. (WTNH) – Berlin police say a juvenile is among the suspects arrested in connection to an armed robbery at a Citgo Gas Station in January. Police said they responded to the gas station at 1289 Farmington Avenue just past midnight on Jan. 12, for report of an armed robbery. After “extensive investigation” they […]
Best of both worlds: Two theater companies merge to form Taunton Performing Arts Center
TAUNTON – Two theater companies are merging to form Taunton’s official performing arts company. Applause Academy, located on Main Street in downtown, along with Middleboro-based Nemasket River Productions, are merging to officially form the Taunton Performing Arts Center (TPAC). Nemasket River is working on moving into Applause Academy’s...
Family of man injured in Providence home invasion raising money for medical bills
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — The family of a man who was shot during a home invasion in May is raising money for his medical bills. According to the GoFundMe, Jesse Crum Jr. was shot and injured when three masked men entered his apartment back on May 23. His dad,...
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