3 Domestic Assaults; A Fentanyl Case: Cranston Police Arrest Log

CRANSTON, RI — The following people were arrested by Cranston police between June 19 and June 22. Names of those arrested, their age, or the town they reside in, as well as the time of the arrest, were only omitted when not provided by police. Subscribe June 19 2:34 p.m. — Abigail Schuyler, 19, of … Read more

Prospect Medical Holdings, owner of 2 RI hospitals, was under investigation by Justice Department

PROVIDENCE — Prospect Medical Holdings, the Los Angeles-based corporate owner of two Rhode Island hospitals, said it received a subpoena last year from the Department of Justice, according to new court documents. The Justice Department issued the subpoena on Nov. 3, Prospect’s attorneys wrote in a new legal document filed on June 27, referring to … Read more

Dr. Michael Fine: Will the real Democratic Party please stand up?

In the past week, it has become abundantly clear that the Democratic Party does not have a viable candidate for president, and equally clear that the Democratic Party can’t tell itself the truth and move on for the good of the country.  Joe Biden has been a good president.  But he’s not re-electable, something everyone else besides … Read more

Providence man found guilty in shooting

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Attorney General Peter Neronha said a Providence man was found guilty for the shooting and injuring of a 42-year-old in 2021. 42-year-old Alex “Bemba” Perez was charged with one count of assault with a dangerous weapon resulting in serious bodily injury, one count of discharging a firearm resulting in permanent incapacity, … Read more

No companies bid to rebuild R.I.’s Washington Bridge

PROVIDENCE — The deadline has arrived, and no companies submitted bids to reconstruct the Washington Bridge on I-195 West. The major highway bridge has been shut down since December after a “critical failure,” prompting state leaders to announce plans to demolish and rebuild the bridge. The closure has caused significant disruptions, as the bridge is … Read more

ACLU files 3 lawsuits on behalf of families of inmates who committed suicide at ACI

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — The American Civil Liberties Union of Rhode Island said it has filed three lawsuits on behalf of families of inmates who committed suicide while incarcerated at the Adult Correctional Institutions. The ACLU said all three suicides occurred within a five-month span in 2023, and that the lawsuits allege that Department of … Read more

Where to Get Delicious Frozen Treats in Rhode Island this Summer

Helado Taiyaki in Providence serves ice cream, helado in Spanish, with taiyaki, a Japanese fish-shaped pastry. Photography by Tabitha Pereira. From old-school pharmacy fizzy drinks to modern takes on ice cream classics, there are shops located across the state for all types of eaters, from the picky to the adventurous. Expand your palate and add … Read more

Prospect Medical Holdings, owner of 2 RI hospitals, was under investigation by Justice Department

PROVIDENCE — Prospect Medical Holdings, the Los Angeles-based corporate owner of two Rhode Island hospitals, said it received a subpoena last year from the Department of Justice, according to new court documents. The Justice Department issued the subpoena on Nov. 3, Prospect’s attorneys wrote in a new legal document filed on June 27, referring to … Read more