Pawtucket breaks ground on new transit hub

PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WLNE) — Officials broke ground on a new building in Pawtucket set to make life easier for transit riders, and grow the community here in the city of Pawtucket. Monday’s event ...

Walmart testing new feature at stores that should make it easier for parents to shop

Walmart is rolling out new shopping carts to help parents who have children with disabilities. The carts, which have a large seat on the back that can carry someone weighing up to 250 pounds ...

Pawtucket’s Main Street Pocket Park to get a redo

PAWTUCKET – The little-used Main Street Pocket Park, where a flowing fountain has represented most of its activity for decades, is set to be revamped as one part of the city’s $4 million in ...

Animals removed from Pawtucket home

PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WJAR) — Several animals were seen being removed from a home in Pawtucket Tuesday night. An NBC 10 photographer spotted the dogs being removed from a home on Don Court. At least ...

Pawtucket police arrest 2 on narcotics and cruelty to animals charges

(WJAR) — Pawtucket police have arrested two individuals on narcotics and animal cruelty charges following the removal of eleven dogs from a home on Tuesday. Police responded to a home on Don ...

Walmart rolls out Caroline’s Carts for inclusive shopping

US multinational retailer Walmart has introduced Caroline's Carts across its stores in multiple states to offer an inclusive and accessible shopping experience. The specialised carts assist ...

Watchdog group alleges Pawtucket violated rights of Spanish-speaking voters during primary election

PROVIDENCE — A nonpartisan watchdog organization alleges the City of Pawtucket violated the rights of Spanish-speaking voters when officials failed to provide bilingual signs at a half-dozen ...

Walmart rolling out new inclusive, accessible carts at all Arkansas locations

BENTONVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — New carts have been rolled out at Walmart locations across Arkansas and other states with a focus on accessibility and inclusivity. “Caroline’s Carts” are ...

For $650k, you can live in a piece of Pawtucket election history

Through its history as everything from a meeting hall and polling place to a school and American Legion post, 47 Mulberry St. has played a part in Pawtucket’s history. Now the two-bed ...

Target shopping cart ‘redesign’ prompts outrage from parents: ‘They did not consult one single mother’

A TikTok lifestyle influencer and mom of a young girl has aimed her sights at the department store over what the called “a redesign” of their shopping carts. Peeved Ashley Darling recently ...

Pawtucket mayoral results: Grebien defeats Segalla in Democratic primary

PAWTUCKET – Incumbent mayor Donald Grebien handily won his Democratic primary on Tuesday night, putting him on track to cruise into an eighth term in office. As of 8:30 p.m., Grebien had 73.2% ...