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The state's Board of Elementary and Secondary Education passed a waiver Tuesday night allowing districts to be in school for only 178 days, instead of the traditional 180.

An investigation is underway after a car was stolen in Warwick with a 17-year-old still inside.

A man arrested for allegedly attacking someone with a hatchet in Providence has previously been arrested for the same crime.

Pawtucket-based toymaker Hasbro disclosed in a government filing that its network was hacked. The company says the "unauthorized access" was discovered on Saturday, according to the Securities and Exchange Commission filing. "Upon discovery, the Company promptly activated its security incident response protocols,...

A controversial leaf product is now legal in Rhode Island. As the result of a law passed last year, the state is now regulating and taxing some kratom, but still banning some, starting Wednesday. It will likely be weeks, however, before consumers see it in stores. The Rhode Island Department...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — Providence police announced that four people have been charged in connection with a stabbing that occurred in late March. According to police, they were called to 59 Sawyer St. at around 2:40 a.m. on March 22 for a report of multiple people stabbed. Officials said...

PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WJAR) — A Pawtucket neighborhood is banding together after several instances over the years of drivers crashing into their homes, porches, and parked cars. The repeated crashes took place in the 800 block of Roosevelt Avenue, the most recent incident happened over the weekend. NBC 10's Molly...

Looking for something useful or fun without spending a dime? Warwick neighbors are giving away a variety of free items this week — from home goods to pet toys and more. Two steel drums with bung caps are free to anyone who can pick them up. Each still contains about 5–10 gallons of fuel oil, so handle with care....

WARWICK, R.I. (WJAR) — Warwick police said a woman has been charged with DUI after she crashed into a pole and knocked it onto the roadway on Tuesday night. The crash occurred in the area of 1190 Post Road. According to police, 33-year-old Dominique Mattoon had been driving a...

Italian bakeries in Rhode Island aren’t just bakeries. They’re little time machines, serving bites that could make anyone feel like they’ve landed straight in Italy. These spots don’t mess around: hand-rolled dough, buttery pastries, and old-world recipes passed down like treasured secrets. Locals stroll in for their...