In recent years, it's become much easier for retired first responders to convert their regular pensions into higher paying ...

Several RI cities and towns are using an online service to file safety inspections, at an added cost to businesses.

The city’s four sirens can only be heard in one section of South Providence, and it isn’t clear what to do if you hear one.

The Rhode Island State Fire Marshal’s Office is sounding the alarm about carbon monoxide detectors sold online, saying ...

Fire safety inspections, complaints and even reports about violent incidents in RI nursing homes are all publicly available.

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — One person is injured after a fire in Providence Friday night. Firefighters contained flames to the ...

More than half of Rhode Island communities operate an independent plan to pay retiree benefits, with a shortfall of roughly ...

The Providence Parks Department and One Neighborhood Builders worked together to provide Merino Park with sustainable public ...

A cargo ship carrying 3,000 vehicles sank after catching fire in the Pacific, raising safety concerns for ports like Providence.

PROVIDENCE — Mayor Brett Smiley’s administration asked a judge Thursday to allow the city to fire embattled Sergeant Joseph Hanley, who is set to be reinstated to active duty at the police department ...

The city of Providence is fighting a panel’s decision not to fire a police sergeant who previously pleaded no contest to ...