South County Health becomes first Rhode Island member of Mayo Clinic Care Network
WAKEFIELD, R.I. (WJAR) — South County Health has become the first health care organization in Rhode Island to join the Mayo Clinic Care Network, giving local providers access to Mayo Clinic specialists, research and clinical resources. The membership allows patients to benefit from Mayo Clinic’s expertise through their
Firefighters help trapped residents escape first-floor fire on Grove Street in Woonsocket
(WJAR) — The Woonsocket Fire Department responded to a residential fire on Friday morning. Crews responded around 2:00 a.m. to Grove Street for the fire. The department said the fire was contained to the first floor, which trapped people on the second floor. Firefighters said those trapped individuals were...
Recycling yard worker dies after being struck by a front loader vehicle
(WJAR) — A recycling yard worker has died after being struck by a front loader vehicle in Freetown on Thursday, announced the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office. The DA says the Freetown Police Department responded to the Excel Recycling yard at 17 Ridge Hill Road around 11:58 a.m. after receiving calls about th
Silver Alert issued for missing North Providence woman
Police in North Providence are asking the public for help finding a missing 84-year-old woman.
Motorcyclist seriously injured in Park Avenue crash in Cranston
CRANSTON, R.I. (WJAR) — A motorcyclist suffered serious injuries in a crash involving another vehicle on Park Avenue Thursday night, according to Cranston police. Officers responded to 1363 Park Ave., near Honey Dew Donuts, at about 8:55 p.m. A preliminary investigation found that the motorcycle was traveling west on..
3 residents rescued from Woonsocket house fire
Firefighters rescued three people from a home that caught on fire early Friday morning in Woonsocket.
Lox & Loaded: Jewish gun club opening chapter in Coventry
COVENTRY, R.I. (WJAR) — A national gun club created for Jewish people and their allies is opening a Rhode Island chapter in Coventry, with organizers citing concerns about antisemitism and a desire for firearm training and preparedness. Lox & Loaded will hold monthly meetings at Midstate Gun Company in...
Marylou’s Coffee Celebrates October with New Flavor of the Month
Marylou's Coffee, the iconic hot pink coffee chain found across Massachusetts and Rhode Island, has announced its Flavor of the Month for October 2026, and it fits right in with the transition into fall! The featured flavor is Cinnamon Sticky Bun, a warm, sweet blend designed to capture the essence of sweater weather.
Mayor Proposes 3.5% Levy Increase; Officials Project a 2.5% Rise in Tax Bills
Officials project East Providence residents' tax bills would rise about 2.5%, with the rate going from $13.35 to $13.68 per $1,000 of assessed value, though they said the figures are estimates until assessments and business filings are final. East Providence, R.I. — Mayor Roberto DaSilva's proposed budget would raise E
Police investigate shattered window at John Deaton’s East Providence law office
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — Police are investigating damage to a window at attorney John Deaton’s law office in East Providence. The East Providence police chief told NBC 10 that officers found a small piece of wood just inside the office that likely caused the window to shatter.
