20-Foot Shark Spotted Lurking in Rhode Island Pond by Shocked Waterside Diners

NEED TO KNOW A woman spotted a 20-foot shark swimming in Great Salt Pond off of Block Island in Rhode Island on Monday, May 26 The Atlantic Shark Institute executive director, Jon Dodd, said the shark was likely a basking shark, the second-largest fish …

Attorney General Neronha to discuss the health care crisis in Rhode Island

(WJAR) — Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha announced several initiatives to address the state’s health care crisis on Wednesday. The attorney general’s announcement promises both immediate and long-term solutions to problems plaguing Rhode Island …

Neronha backing legislation to keep physicians in Rhode Island

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Attorney General Peter Neronha sounded alarm bells on the state of healthcare in Rhode Island, laying out a series of new plans he said will help fix the problem. “We need to raise our reimbursement rates. and look, this is not …

Video of huge shark in Rhode Island invites "Jaws" comparisons

Updated on: May 28, 2025 / 1:04 PM EDT / CBS Boston Cape Cod researchers using new technology to track sharks, including cameras Cape Cod researchers using new technology to track sharks, including cameras 01:16 Video of a huge shark swimming …

Attorney General Neronha discusses health care crisis in Rhode Island

(WJAR) — Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha announced several initiatives to address the state’s health care crisis on Wednesday. The closure of Anchor Medical Associates is leaving thousands of Rhode Islanders looking for primary care. The …

Eight people arrested after fight at Rhode Island courthouse

Eight people were arrested following a fight at a Rhode Island courthouse on Tuesday afternoon. Around 2 p.m. Tuesday, Rhode Island State Police said they responded along with Providence police, the Division of Rhode Island Sheriffs and Capitol Police to a …

Rhode Island-sold Greek salads may be contaminated with Salmonella

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Albertson’s Companies have voluntarily recalled three store-made Greek salads supplied by Fresh Creative Foods. This recall is due to possible salmonella contamination. The meals contain a recalled cucumber ingredient, and these …

Rhode Island State Police arrest 8 after disturbance at Providence District Court

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — Rhode Island State Police said eight people were arrested after a disturbance at Providence District Court on Tuesday. According to state police, they responded to the fourth-floor hallway of the court located on 1 Dorrance St. at …

State Police arrest 8 after 'disturbance' at Rhode Island courthouse

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Rhode Island State Police said that eight people were arrested after a “disturbance” in the fourth floor hallway of the Sixth District Court in Providence on May 27. The eight individuals were charged with disorderly conduct and …

Former Rhode Island College staffer accused of hiding camera in restroom due in court