RI Senate Okays Stricter Law For Drunk Driving With Children In Car
The Rhode Island Senate has approved a bill cracking down on adults who drive drunk with children in the car.
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The Rhode Island Senate has approved a bill cracking down on adults who drive drunk with children in the car.
If Rhode Island does approve same sex marriage this year, a sixth grader's speech may take some of the credit.
Police in Rhode Island have arrested a recently fired teacher after they say he sent threatening Twitter messages to officials at his former school.
The Kidcast Mobile Studio was at Gunstock Mountain on February 21st 2013!
Ten years later, the imprint of the fire remains in this tiny state of just over 1 million residents.
He's the darling of the dog show circuit and Monday, Banana Joe made an appearance after returning home from the Westminster Kennel Club's dog show in New York.
At least 100 survivors and family members of the 100 people killed in a Rhode Island nightclub fire have come to a memorial service to pay tribute on the 10th anniversary of the disaster.
A convicted felon from Brockton, Massachusetts was armed with an 11-inch knife, a fake gun, was wearing body armor, and tried to pass himself off as a Barnstable County Deputy Sheriff when officers pulled him over in Rhode Island on Thursday, according to police.
Monopoly fans voted in an online contest to add a new cat token to the property trading game, replacing the iron, toy maker Hasbro Inc. announced Wednesday.
A 23-year-old was air lifted to a hospital after being injured in an ATV accident.
A pair of figure skaters who train in Boston have won the U.S. Figure Skating Championships.
Pawtucket, R.I.-based Hasbro plans to cut about 10 percent of its workforce and consolidate facilities to reduce expenses.
A lawmaker in Rhode Island wants to pass a law to stop motorists from driving with dogs in their laps.
Jamal Boleman of Providence was sentenced Thursday in U.S. District Court in Providence on charges including a conspiracy drug charge.
A driver in a stolen SUV was being chased by police when it crashed head-on into a pick-up truck Friday afternoon.
Some gaming experts can't understand why Massachusetts is moving so slowly to approve casino licenses. Meanwhile, competition is increasing in neighboring states.
A graduate student at the University of Rhode Island is hoping his study of what he calls "whale snot" will yield important health information about the beluga whale population.
From the East Coast to the West Coast, recycling is a big issue for local governments.
An overnight fire has killed an infant in Providence.
A Rhode Island couple spent part of Friday night in jail together after being arrested on separate drunk driving charges.
Federal authorities have seized an estimated $4.2 million worth of crystal methamphetamine and charged two men in the largest-ever such bust in Rhode Island and Massachusetts.
Rhode Island Gov. Lincoln Chafee gave the public 30 minutes' notice for this year's tree lighting ceremony at the Statehouse, saying he wanted to avoid what happened last year when protesters crashed the event and it devolved into chaos.
Four police officers in North Providence, Rhode Island are under investigation after they were caught forcing five boys to do push-ups on the side of a road.
A Nilgai, or exotic antelope, is roaming loose in Rhode Island after it escaped from a private farm in the Hope Valley area.
The acting head of the New England Mafia was sentenced on Wednesday to 6 1/2 years in prison for shaking down local strip clubs for protection money.
Nyalla the lion died at the Capron Park Zoo in Attleboro on New Year's Eve.
New England Patriots linebacker Jahlani Tavai is speaking out against fans booing and chanting "Fire Mayo" during the team's Week 17 loss at Gillette Stadium.
Jayson Tatum made a statement for the Boston Celtics on Thursday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
The deadly attack in New Orleans has caused Salem, Massachusetts to speed up a plan to improve crowd safety.
Dr. Vivek Murthy issued an advisory Friday about alcohol and cancer risk and called for changes to beverage warning labels.
A 6-year-old boy has RSV, strep throat, and pneumonia. His mother never thought a cough could escalate so fast.
Snow from a sizable winter storm looks to pass just south of Massachusetts next week.
New England Patriots linebacker Jahlani Tavai is speaking out against fans booing and chanting "Fire Mayo" during the team's Week 17 loss at Gillette Stadium.
Doug Turnbull found some messages in a bottle off the coast of Beverly, but he can't find the people who sent them.
Boston Calling is announcing changes to the popular music festival after some attendees complained of unsafe conditions.
A 6-year-old boy has RSV, strep throat, and pneumonia. His mother never thought a cough could escalate so fast.
Minnesota Vikings legend Randy Moss will step away from his broadcasting role at ESPN "to focus on a personal health challenge," the network announced Friday.
If beauty products are on your Christmas list this year, one Massachusetts doctor is urging you to check labels for ingredients that may be hazardous to your health.
Jon Keller says an unholy union of clever tech and cultural dreck have turned brain rot into a global plague.
Minnesota Vikings legend and NFL Hall of Famer Randy Moss said he is "battling something internal" and asked for prayers on Sunday.
If you carry a credit card balance, beware. You'll be paying a lot more for those Christmas gifts due to rising interest rates.
A family visiting Boston left behind a videotape with precious memories in their rental car.
A Cape Cod woman reached out to the I-Team's Call for Action after struggling to get her health insurance provider to approve an overnight hospital stay for a major surgical procedure.
Detective Lieutenant Brian Tully was disciplined for failing to supervise investigators who sent inappropriate text messages during Karen Read's investigation.
WBZ-TV's I-Team has uncovered a third attempted land grab by thieves in Massachusetts, this time in West Yarmouth.
By beating Ted Kennedy in 1980, Jon Keller says Jimmy Carter opened the door for Michael Dukakis, Paul Tsongas and John Kerry.
Jon Keller said Jimmy Carter is a worthy study in what makes a great American great.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey says her top priorities heading in 2025 are transportation and housing.
In a year-end interview with WBZ-TV, Gov. Maura Healey had a message for the handful of Massachusetts communities that designate themselves as "sanctuary" cities for immigrants: "We are not a sanctuary state."
How do you keep political drama from poisoning important relationships during the holidays?
Many stores and supermarkets in Massachusetts are open Christmas Eve but closing early.
Holiday shoppers his the malls on Saturday to get last-minute gifts and a little bit of holiday cheer.
A romance bookstore - the first in the Boston area - has opened its doors in Cambridge, giving fans of the genre the chance to revel in romantic reads.
Ocean State Job Lot announced this week it is taking over another Christmas Tree Shops location, this one in North Attleboro.
Massachusetts is getting closer to allowing pot cafes and other sites for social marijuana consumption.
Host Rachel Holt talks with their CEO about their distinct connection to Newport and what sets them apart as a "brewstillery."
Newport's Castle Hill Inn is one of the area's most coveted destinations offering visitors spectacular views, luxurious accommodations, and unique dining experiences.
Founded in 2014 with a mission of preserving, celebrating and sharing automotive history, the Audrain Automobile Museum is a must-stop destination for both car enthusiasts and Newport visitors alike.
Host Rachel Holt joins Prezza Mixologist Craig Carpenter in Boston's North End for a hot new twist on a classic cocktail that's bound to be the next big hit.
Chef Delphin Gomes joins host Rachel Holt in the test kitchen to show off his latest creations and the art of merging design with chocolate.
New England Patriots linebacker Jahlani Tavai is speaking out against fans booing and chanting "Fire Mayo" during the team's Week 17 loss at Gillette Stadium.
Jayson Tatum made a statement for the Boston Celtics on Thursday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Jayson Tatum had 33 points, nine assists and eight rebounds, and the Boston Celtics beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 118-115 on Thursday night.
The New York Rangers beat the Boston Bruins 2-1 Thursday night to snap a four-game losing streak.
Patriots offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt said Drake Maye will start in the team's season finale as New England can clinch the No. 1 draft pick with a loss.
Centuries-old angels have been uncovered at the Old North Church in Boston, made famous by Paul Revere's midnight ride.
A dog trainer in Massachusetts managed to create the perfect "dog nativity scene" that's going viral on social media.
Good Samaritans came to the rescue of a 20-year-old blind cat who was seen floating on a piece of ice in Westford.
The Mount Washington Observatory shared photos of staff members hanging ten on "rime ice" formations.
A unique ATM tree in Greenfield, Massachusetts was hit by thieves in a heist.