Rhode Island 2025 real estate forecast: Expect more inventory
(WJAR) — Between high prices and soaring mortgage rates, the last few years have been incredibly challenging for homebuyers. Emilio DiSpirito, License Partner of Engel & Völkers, says he's seeing a few promising signs in 2025. “Last year in 2024, inventory hit a low of about...
‘Happy to be here’: WWII veteran celebrates 100th birthday
A World War II U.S. Army veteran will officially become a centenarian this weekend.
Warwick mayor wants new budget commission to address $9M school deficit
A special city council meeting is scheduled for Wednesday to vote on sending a proposal to the General Assembly.
Fall River to add Narcan training to high school curriculum
FALL RIVER, Mass. (WJAR) — How young is too young to learn how to save a life?. The Fall River school committee voted to add Narcan training to the high school's health curriculum. "We wanted to give them that skill and equip them to save a life and give...
Authorities release more details after missing 6-year-old girl from Norton dies
NORTON — Fire Chief Shawn Simmons and Police Chief Brian M. Clark report that the Norton Fire and Police Departments pulled a missing child from an icy pond off Power Street on Friday, Jan. 17. Dispatch received the initial call for a missing 6-year-old child at 2:28 p.m....
New Bedford Man Sentenced for Stealing Benefits from Marine Corps Vet With ALS
BOSTON (WBSM) — A New Bedford man was sentenced today for stealing over $450,000 in disability benefits from a 20-year U.S. Marine Corps vet suffering from ALS. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Joseph Smith, 71, was sentenced to 23 months in prison followed by two years...
Taunton casino Welcome Center opens with slot machines
TAUNTON - The future site of the First Light Casino in Taunton now has slot machines on hand inside a small structure on the property. The casino is still in its infant stages, but the Welcome Center is a preview of what is to come. 10 slot machines operational "So, a soft open...
Norton police locate girl reported missing
Norton police said they have located the 6-year-old child reported missing on Friday. According to police, the girl, Josephine, went missing in the area of Power Street. Officials said she is autistic and non-verbal. Norton police said she was found and that Power Street will...
RIDOH issues boil water advisory for part of Kent County Water Authority
WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE) — The Rhode Island Department of Health said some customers of the Kent County Water Authority should boil their water before consuming it. RIDOH said that a water main break on Major Potter Road in Warwick could have caused a loss of water pressure, which...
Rainy Saturday afternoon, snowy Sunday afternoon and night
Saturday will start off with clouds taking over, but afternoon highs will be very mild for this time of year, in the mid 40s. However, there’s not much time to enjoy the pleasantly mild air, as rain moves in Saturday afternoon around 3 PM. We’ll start with lighter showers, then...