WOONSOCKET— In a report earlier this year, a study released from the Rhode Island Public Expenditure Council (RIPEC) found ...

WOONSOCKET, R.I. (WPRI) — Out of an abundance of caution, all Woonsocket schools are being dismissed early following a reported school threat. Woonsocket Superintendent Patrick McGee sent out an email ...

WOONSOCKET, R.I. (WPRI) — After months of delays, a new emergency shelter in Woonsocket finally opened its doors on Nov. 1. The permanent shelter will now provide a space for up to 50 people in the ...

WOONSOCKET, R.I. (WJAR) — Woonsocket school leaders are still undecided on what solutions to implement after several students have been suspended for fighting. During a Woonsocket School Committee ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. From left: Woonsocket Mayor Christopher Beauchamp and City Council President John Ward participated in a pre-taped debate hosted ...

Incumbent Christopher Beauchamp narrowly defeated challenger John Ward in the Woonsocket mayor's race on Tuesday. Election night results showed Beauchamp with 51.2% of the vote and Ward with 47.8% of ...

Woonsocket police officers began a 450-mile journey to Washington, D.C. Saturday morning, in honor of law enforcement members ...

A group of teens were arrested on Sunday night after police say they broke into the former Woonsocket Middle School. Residents living near the property report frequent activity at the school, saying ...

The Woonsocket Call newspaper operated out of 75 Main St. for a century. Developers were approved to transform the building into apartments, but part-way into construction, they’re looking to sell.

Beginning on May 1, SkillsRI is partnering with the Small Business Administration to celebrate National Small Business Week with three events.

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Gusts of up to 80 mph brought down numerous trees and branches, forcing Highway 34 to be closed for a short time. Today, residents are cleaning up. Hundreds of tree branches ...