Providence Grand Jury Finds Fatal Police Shooting 'Legally Justified'
Joseph Santos, 32, was killed by police on Nov. 9, 2017 on an I-95 north on-ramp near Providence Place.
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Joseph Santos, 32, was killed by police on Nov. 9, 2017 on an I-95 north on-ramp near Providence Place.
Former "Tonight Show" host Jay Leno and his wife have purchased an oceanfront mansion in Newport, Rhode Island.
Police are asking the public for help to identify two women who they say vandalized Newport's historic Cliff Walk with spray paint.
A Rhode Island driver came across an unexpected traffic delay when two deer locked antlers in the middle of the road.
Providence Police confirmed Tuesday that the man who was shot and killed after a pursuit last Thursday was in fact acquainted with another man who they say stole a police cruiser earlier that day.
Rhode Island State Police announced charges against the man they say stole one of their cruisers last week, leading to a two-day manhunt.
At a press conference Friday afternoon, authorities identified the man shot and killed by Providence and Rhode Island State Police the day before on Interstate 95--and showed video depicting the chase and shooting.
One person is dead and one person is injured after a chase and shootout with several police officers on busy Interstate 95 in Providence.
Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo is asking the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority to run express commuter trains between Providence and Boston, but the agency says it would be difficult.
Visitors to the spectacular Gilded Age mansion The Breakers now have the chance to explore its depths with a new tour that shows off the domestic technology that helped make the 70-room building state of the art when it was completed in 1895.
Workers finally dug up a beach mystery on the coast of Rhode Island on Thursday.
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker is heading to Rhode Island looking to inspire his fellow Republicans.
Two 15-year-0ld boys were rescued by Coast Guard Saturday after their boat lost power and got stuck on a harbor breakwater.
A juvenile has been arrested in the murder of a man found in flames on the side of a road in a quiet neighborhood early Tuesday morning.
A viewer wanted to know how displaying such a divisive symbol can be allowed, especially since the campground is on town owned land.
"Yes this really happened!" the department wrote on their Facebook page Sunday.
Police in Rhode Island say a groom was arrested at his wedding reception for assaulting restaurant employees.
Deep in the woods of Charlestown, Rhode Island, the Nordic Lodge has become world-famous for its gloriously gourmet buffet.
A stinky situation is plaguing one Rhode Island town.
The giant termite--known as "Nibbles Woodaway"--advertises pest control and has been perched along the highway for years.
Rhode Island's proposal would exempt sunscreen from rules banning students from using over-the-counter medications at schools without special permission.
Rhode Island state legislators hoping to legalize recreational marijuana say they have enough support to pass a bill if it comes to a vote this spring in the Democrat-controlled General Assembly.
Austin Prario will be running the marathon to honor the Boston Children's Hospital doctors who saved him, thank the parents who didn't coddle him, and motivate other kids like him facing serious health issues.
Located in West Warwick, Rhode Island, Boneheads is a rock n' roll inspired restaurant where owners Matt Corona, Joanne Casale, and Dave Fazzina really spread their wings when it comes to serving this saucy snack.
A Canton woman was charged with drunk driving after she recorded a blood alcohol content of .411.
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.
Friday's snow didn't stop shoppers who were determined to cross things off their holiday to-do lists.
A multi-story public gathering space in Charlestown was vandalized. Police are still searching for the suspect.
The New England Patriots will not have Marcus Jones for Sunday's game against the Bills.
We're really not asking for much from the New England Patriots this holiday season, just to look like an actual NFL team over the final three weeks of the season.
As the snow tapers off Friday night, temperatures will be dropping.
The vote capped a chaotic week in Washington that saw Trump torpedo a bipartisan deal.
A multi-story public gathering space in Charlestown was vandalized. Police are still searching for the suspect.
Every decoration in Angelo and Theresa DiRusso’s holiday display in Somerville has a story. WBZ-TV’s Mike Sullivan reports.
Two men who suffered cardiac arrests in the last month had the chance to thank the Stoughton Police officers who saved their lives.
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.
A new program in Boston is trying to improve the labor and delivery experience for expectant Black mothers and mothers of color, who often find their voices aren't always heard by hospital staff.
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.
How do you keep political drama from poisoning important relationships during the holidays?
Consumers haggle over the price of big-ticket items like homes and cars. So should they also bargain over the cost of college tuition?
Jon Keller says an unholy union of clever tech and cultural dreck have turned brain rot into a global plague.
Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn joined WBZ-TV this week for a one-on-one interview for Sunday's "Keller At Large."
Jon Keller has his annual list of turkeys in the Boston area for Thanksgiving 2024.
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.
Bertucci's has closed its Swampscott restaurant, leaving only 15 locations in Massachusetts.
Four Seas Ice Cream, fixture on Cape Cod since 1934, has been sold.
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.
The New England Patriots will not have Marcus Jones for Sunday's game against the Bills.
We're really not asking for much from the New England Patriots this holiday season, just to look like an actual NFL team over the final three weeks of the season.
The Boston Red Sox added another free-agent arm to the mix, reportedly signing left-handed pitcher Patrick Sandoval to a two-year deal on Friday.
Both Joe Mazzulla and Jaylen Brown were furious with the officiating in Thursday night's Boston Celtics loss to the Chicago Bulls
Mattias Ekholm got the overtime winner as the Edmonton Oilers shook off a shoddy start for a 3-2 victory against the Boston Bruins.
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.
An "odd couple" at an Animal Rescue League shelter in Boston is looking for a new home together.