Providence RI

Yes, we’ve had a few cold days lately, but nothing like the frigid air we saw 83 years ago today. On January 17, 1942, the temperature reached -28°F in Richmond, RI. (Note: A -25°F temperature reading was recorded at T.F. Greene Airport on February 5, 1996, where official readings are kept.) Meanwhile, the lowest...

SMITHFIELD, RI — State Police arrested a Pawtucket man following a hit-and-run crash on Route 146 on Jan. 9. Troopers arrested Sean Cardoso, 35, of Pawtucket, at 9:10 p.m. on a charge of leaving the scene of an accident to attended vehicle. Troopers responded to the scene of the...

PROVIDENCE, RI — A man faces multiple charges following a traffic stop on Bridgham Street. Melvin Brown, 37, of East Providence, was arrested at 10:43 p.m. and charged with possession of a Schedule I-V controlled substance under 10 grams (cocaine), possession of a Schedule I-V controlled substance under 10 grams...

Now that we have gotten past our "bonus" snow, with the front end thumping earlier this morning. Snowfall accumulation is put on pause for the next few hours. Temperatures warm into the mid-30s even as light snow continues to fall across much of the area. Raindrops may mix in at times along the coastline. Travel...

From the long-awaited arrival of a discount giant on the border to the "missing link" that still frustrates shoppers, here is the breakdown of the grocery landscape for Rhode Island in 2026. Market Basket: The Border Boom. The most anticipated opening for Rhode Islanders in 2026 technically sits just across...

NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI — A motor vehicle stop on Devils Foot Road led to the arrest of a woman wanted on two outstanding warrants. Jdaniz Jordan, 22, of East Providence, was arrested at 3:50 p.m. on a Third District Court bench warrant for failure to appear for arraignment on an original charge of forgery and...

The suspect from the recent incident at Brown University has not only been found but also linked to a separate shooting involving the tragic death of a MIT professor. Last weekend a shooting took place at Brown University during finals (Dec. 13th). The shooting left two students fatally shot and nine others severely...

Another storm comes in today bringing the snow, especially from late morning through this evening. A coastal storm passing just offshore will bring a widespread, wet snowfall to much of southern New England. Here’s what’s in the forecast: How much snow will we get in Massachusetts today? Other parts of New England?...

SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WJAR) — The Matunuck Oyster Bar is serving up dishes from its temporary tent in South Kingstown for the last time until spring. The tent, which features plenty of room for a large crowd, opened in June weeks after a fire destroyed the popular restaurant. Visitors...

An Oregon man has been indicted on federal charges for allegedly cyberstalking and making interstate threats against a Massachusetts state prosecutor.