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Recap: South Kingstown Swears In Police Chief, Approves Patriots Memorial Names

South Kingstown has a new police chief, 24-year department veteran Alfred Bucco. The council approved about $1.9 million in high school technology and $24,500 more for culvert engineering on Saugatucket Road. Pond Street residents' request for a three-way stop was sent to the town manager's office for study. South Kingstown,...

South Kingstown, RI · 19h
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RIDOT to begin replacement of Kingston Station Railroad Bridge, traffic pattern shift

SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WJAR) — The Rhode Island Department of Transportation is reminding drivers that several traffic pattern changes are schedule to begin on Route 138 in South Kingstown beginning on Nov. 20. Traffic changes will happen on Kingstown Road at Railroad Avenue, which is the access road to...

South Kingstown, RI · 1d
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New body camera footage shows officers chasing Nelson Pires onto I-95 before arrest

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — Newly released body camera footage shows officers chasing Nelson Pires onto Interstate 95 and taking him into custody as vehicles pass nearby. The footage, released to NBC 10, captures the foot pursuit and arrest during an Oct. 26 incident that police said began with an attempted traffic stop in Warwick.

Providence, RI · 9h
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Rhode Island man charged with 25 counts of animal mistreatment after disturbing discovery

A Rhode Island man is facing over 2 dozen charges after alleged mistreatment of dogs at his home. According to police, members of the Warwick Police responded to Fulton Street following reports of dogs and puppies being left outdoors for extended periods. Earlier in the day, several loose dogs had also been reported in the neighborhood and were believed to have originated from the property.

Warwick, RI · 16h
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South Kingstown celebrates Veterans Day with annual parade

SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WJAR) — This years South Kingstown Veterans Day Parade kicked off on Main Street in Wakefield at 10 a.m. on Tuesday. Sponsored by VFW Post 916, the parade invited community members to come together and honor U.S. service members who are currently serving or previously have served.

South Kingstown, RI · 1d

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Man arrested on fraud charges in Hope Valley

HOPE VALLEY, RI — A Pawtucket man turned himself in to state police Monday on fraud charges totaling more than $10,000. Troopers arrested Hernan M. Perez, 37, of Pawtucket, at 6:02 p.m. Nov. 9, 2026, according to the Rhode Island State Police Hope Valley Barracks. Perez faces charges of...

Pawtucket, RI · 2d

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Pedestrian critically injured in Warwick crash

WARWICK, R.I. (WJAR) — A pedestrian was critically injured after being struck by an SUV at Hoxsie Four Corners on Wednesday evening, according to Warwick police. Officers responded to the area of 1570 Warwick Ave. around 5:40 p.m. A preliminary investigation indicates the SUV was traveling east on Airport...

Warwick, RI · 1d

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Sec. Hegseth Rips into Naval War College During Newport Visit

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth visited Naval Station Newport on Nov. 9, announcing an overhaul of the United States senior military education system just hours before Republican Rep. Thomas Massie introduced articles of impeachment against him. Speaking to Naval War College students and faculty, Hegseth singled out the college to...

Newport, RI · 13h

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RI man warns dog walkers after close encounter with a coyote

Portsmouth resident Dan Force says "you have to keep your head on a swivel when you’re walking dogs in areas where coyotes prowl." Force was on a bicycle ride near dusk recently when he saw a coyote approaching a woman and her two dogs from behind on Frank Coelho Drive. Force believes the coyote was "ready to pounce on her two dogs" before he yelled to the woman and helped run off the coyote. "I just had a coyote encounter that I’m pretty sure would have ended badly had I not been at the right place, at the right time," Force wrote on a Portsmouth residents Facebook page. Meanwhile, East Providence Animal Control said on Facebook on Nov. 1 , "We’ve been receiving numerous reports of coyotes in residential areas, including sightings of coyotes limping and others showing signs of mange." If Rhode Islanders have been noticing more coyote activity recently, it's not unusual, according to the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management. "Young Eastern coyotes are typically more active this time of year as they disperse and prepare for winter," DEM spokesman Evan LaCross said via email. Young coyotes, 8 to 12 months old, typically strike out on their

Portsmouth, RI · 2d

WPRI 12 News

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2 RI men charged with indecent solicitation of a child

The two men were formally arraigned Tuesday in Providence District Court and are scheduled to return on Feb. 4.

Smithfield, RI · 2d

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Football Star Whipped by Teammates as Others Recorded Attack, Family Files Lawsuit — Breaking News

A disturbing high school football locker-room assault that resulted in four student arrests is back in the headlines after the victim filed a lawsuit accusing school officials of ignoring repeated warnings before the attack. Giovanni Mello, a former Rogers High School student and student coach in Newport, Rhode Island, filed a civil lawsuit October 30, […] The post Football Star Whipped by Teammates as Others Recorded Attack, Family Files Lawsuit — Breaking News appeared first on Gridiron Heroics .

Newport, RI · 2d

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Warwick police ask the public to help identify person tied to fishing-gear shoplifting

(WJAR) — The Warwick Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a person connected to a shoplifting incident at a local sports goods store. The department released an image of the person they say is connected to the shoplifting of fishing gear at a Dick’s Sporting Goods store,

Warwick, RI · 2d

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This Rhode Island Bakery Makes A Christmas Treat Locals Wait All Year For

Some Christmas treats come and go. Others have people checking the calendar like they’re waiting for Santa himself. And apparently, one Rhode Island bakery has mastered the art of making people impatient for something sweet. There’s a reason this little holiday obsession has survived for generations. I find it...

Rhode Island · 1d

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Care New England brings primary care, specialists and imaging under one roof in East Green

EAST GREENWICH, R.I. (WJAR) — Care New England has transformed a former office building off South County Trail into a medical facility designed to give patients access to primary care, specialists and diagnostic services in one location. Dr. Roger Mitty, president and chief operating officer of the Care New...

East Greenwich, RI · 1d

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URI College of Nursing to establish interdisciplinary palliative care program to train students, healthcare professionals

SOUTH KINGSTOWN — Serious illness is part of the human experience, affecting not only those living with illness but also their families and loved ones. Many people experience it more than once in their lifetime — whether their own illness or caring for a loved one in their hardest moments.

South Kingstown, RI · 1d

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Napolitano Looks Back on 30 Years on City Council

As three newly elected Newport councilors prepare to take their seats on the dais in December, City Hall will be saying goodbye to Jeanne-Marie Napolitano, one of the longest-serving elected officials in Rhode Island history. “I really think it’s been a privilege to have served as long as I have,”...

Newport, RI · 13h

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Real Estate: October 26 to October 30

Real Estate Transactions from October 26 to October 30. 51 Ayrault St. was sold by Joyce Kirby, Trustee of the Joyce Kirby Revocable Trust & Michael Greene, Trustee of the Michael Greene Revocable Trust to Christine Dobberphul for $2,858,000. 27 High St. Unit 2 was sold by Kathleen Bernard, Trustee...

Newport, RI · 1d

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Rhode Island environmental police seek help identifying dog owners after attack

WARWICK, R.I. (WJAR) — The Rhode Island Environmental Police Officers Association said it is seeking help identifying owners of two dogs after an alleged attack. According to officials, a Shih Tzu was attacked by two dogs in the beach area of Goddard Memorial State Park on Wednesday. Environmental police...

Rhode Island · 13h

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Counties with the most veterans in Rhode Island

Pexels.com","title":"patriotic veterans day composition with flag","orientation":"1"}" data-image-title="pexels-photo-33972284" data-image-description="" data-image-caption=" Photo by Steppe Walker on Pexels.com " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/pexels-photo-33972284.jpeg?fit=780%2C519&ssl=1" /> There are roughly 17.1 million veterans living in the U.S., according to data from the Department of Veterans Affairs. Though, the VA anticipates the percentage of the U.S. population with military experience will continue to decline over the next couple of decades—by 2046, it expects the number of living U.S. veterans to decrease by 29%. Stacker compiled a list […] The post Counties with the most veterans in Rhode Island appeared first on What's Up Newp .

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