Crews respond to a house fire on Roland Avenue in Cranston
(WJAR) — The Cranston Fire Department responded to an early morning house fire on Wednesday. Crews responded around 1:20 a.m. to a home on Roland Avenue for the reported fire. An NBC 10 news crew observed what appeared to be a fire-damaged window. The department says no one was...
Providence police arrest man connected to shooting that injured person
(WJAR) — The Providence Police Department has arrested a man connected to a shooting that injured another person. The department says on Tuesday night, a person walked into Rhode Island Hospital with gunshot injuries. The person said they had been shot near Washington Avenue and Narragansett Boulevard, then drove...
Man rescued from truck submerged in North Smithfield waters
Officers at the scene near Railroad Street told 12 News one person was extracted by the fire department.
Urban Planet by Charlotte Russe to open in Warwick Mall
A new clothing store will soon move into the Warwick Mall.
Rhode Island State Police make 15 DWI arrests during holiday weekend
(WJAR) — The Rhode Island Police Department announced it arrested 15 people for driving under the influence during the Memorial Day holiday weekend. Police say that troopers responded to 62 crashes during that time. It also issued 265 citations for traffic violations.
Settlement reached in lawsuit over 13-year-old girl’s arrest at Pawtucket school
The American Civil Liberties Union of Rhode Island on Tuesday announced a settlement in a lawsuit over the arrest of Pawtucket school student. The case dates to 2019, when Tre'sur Johnson, then 13, was involved in a fight before class at Goff Middle School. The ACLU said School Resource Officer...
Attleboro mom opens ReLoved Boutique to help local families battling cancer
SEEKONK, Mass. (WJAR) — An Attleboro mom whose teenage daughter died from cancer is on a mission to help other families with children battling the disease. Lyndi Baker, the founder of the non-profit Lilly Lights the Way, said while her daughter was sick, she expressed it was her wish that should she get better, to star
Man on parole for murder arrested in alleged drug-trafficking operation
He was one of three men charged in connection with a "large-scale drug trafficking operation" that was doing business "in and around Providence."
Hedgehog Ownership Laws in Rhode Island: A Clear Guide to Legal Requirements and Compliance
Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Photo by Alexas Fotos on Pexels Thinking about adding a hedgehog to your family in Rhode Island? The rules around these small pets have caused confusion among pet lovers across the state. Understanding what’s legal before you bring one home can
Police ID driver killed in East Providence rollover crash
The crash happened at the intersection of Wampanoag Trail and Forbes Street around 4:30 a.m. Sunday.
