Providence RI

In a recent social media post, a user shared a heart-wrenching story about their father who is battling severe leukemia. The father is required to stay in a medical facility for six months to undergo a rigorous treatment process, which involves the complete eradication of his immune system and its subsequent...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — The annual Buy Nothing Day Coat Exchange returned on Friday to share winter gear to Rhode Islanders in need. The Buy Nothing Day Coat Exchange was held at the Rhode Island State House lawn facing the Providence Place mall. The coat exchange was held from...

The Holiday Lights Spectacular is set to return to Roger Williams Park Zoo Friday night. More than 3.5 million lights will be on display. Guests will receive $5 off admission every Tuesday night. The event runs nightly through Jan. 4, 2026, from 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

LINCOLN, RI — A Massachusetts man was arrested as a fugitive from justice on Nov. 28. Jason Castro, 45, of Rehoboth, Massachusetts, was taken into custody by state troopers at 12:30 p.m. Castro was wanted on charges of driving under the influence of alcohol and vandalism originating from the...

WICKFORD, RI — State Police arrested a Providence man on identity theft charges following a barracks investigation. Troopers arrested Eliezer Inostroza, 37, of Providence, at 3:53 p.m. on charges of identity theft and providing false documents to a public official. The Providence Police Department located Inostroza...

Ever wonder what happened to some of the most popular baby names from the 1950s?. Back then, certain names were all the rage—you’d hear them in every Rhode Island classroom, on every playground, and even in movies and songs. But these days, a lot of those names have...

ABC6.com - 11/25/2025 11:42:59 PM. A recent poll conducted by the University of New Hampshire has sparked a flurry of discussion among Rhode Island residents. The poll revealed that a majority of Rhode Islanders are concerned about their finances, with over 75% worried about heating costs, 40% planning to reduce...

Titan, a handsome 2-3 year old cat at the Friends of Attleboro Animal Shelter in Massachusetts, is looking for a patient and understanding home. The shelter recently introduced the majestic feline, describing him as "a little scared but with quiet voice and slow hands he accepts pets."

Providence Police are investigating a report of shots fired in the city overnight. According to police, a vehicle was hit multiple times with the driver inside - and a resident said their house was hit as well. About Incident. Shortly before midnight on Friday, police were called to Ocean Street...

Matthew Dusseault was convicted of first-degree murder in the 2016 death of 81-year-old Constance Gauthier