Providence RI

PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WJAR) — Pawtucket police said Wednesday that two people were arrested in connection with a shooting in September. A man sustained gunshot wounds to the chest after a shooting on Mineral Spring Avenue on Sept. 24, officials said. According to police, he was transported to a local...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — Providence police said a suspect was taken into custody after a 2-year-old girl and a woman were stabbed on Wednesday. According to police, the stabbing occurred in the area of Broad and Public streets at around 1:20 p.m. Both victims were taken to the hospital.

(WJAR) — As many as 20 million Americans are affected by a thyroid condition, and it's about five to eight times more common in women than men. And then there's thyroid cancer, far less common, with about 50,000 new cases a year. Again, mostly women. It's important to note,...

In the last decade, Rhode Island has spent big on improving its bridges — and has seen the payoff. But the state’s roads have not received the same attention, according to a September 2026 report by the Rhode Island Public Expenditure Council. When the RhodeWorks transportation infrastructure plan...

Neronha Says South County Hospital Deal, Linked to Private Equity Firm, May Fall Under His Office’s Review. Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha said he has not seen the deal that South County Hospital is considering to finance the hospital, but believes that it could trigger a review by his office.

(WJAR) — The newly refurbished La Pigna will be reinstalled on Federal Hill on Wednesday. The famous pinecone and arch were renovated after hanging over Atwells Ave for 47 years. La Pigna, commonly known locally as the pineapple or pinecone on the arch on Federal Hill, was gilded in...

(WJAR) — The East Providence Police Department responded to a serious crash early Wednesday morning. The department says the single-vehicle crash only involved the driver, who was seriously injured. The department had earlier said the driver had died. Police later said that was a miscommunication. Police were observed

CRANSTON, R.I. (WJAR) — A 19-year-old Cranston man and a juvenile have been arrested following an investigation into a report of a firearm near Cranston High School East on Oct. 1, police said. Jeremy De Los Santos Payano faces charges of possessing a firearm on school grounds, simple assault,...

A Fall River business has announced that they will soon be closing their doors. The Agriculturalist, the cannabis dispensary at 1 Lewiston St., will close after opening in June of 2025. The company sent a message to their distribution list saying it will close within the next several weeks. The...

October has arrived in Rehoboth, bringing cooler mornings, changing leaves, and before we know it, streets filled with little ghosts, witches, superheroes, and all manner of costumed characters going door to door for Halloween. As we enjoy this wonderful time of year, please remember to take a little extra care when dr