Providence RI

Providence College forward Duncan Powell was arrested early Sunday by Cranston police and charged with domestic violence disorderly conduct after officers say he threatened his ex-girlfriend and several people outside an apartment. Police detained Powell at gunpoint and later booked him at the Cranston Police...

EAST GREENWICH, R.I. (WJAR) — East Greenwich fire officials said they rescued a person trapped in a vehicle after a rollover crash on Monday. The rollover crash occurred on Shippeetown Road. According to officials, the driver struck a tree and the vehicle rolled over. Fire crews said they used...

This week’s top-selling home in Fall River is a spacious three-family that sold for $840,000. The impressive property at 31 Choate Street, built in 1900, has been thoughtfully updated over the past century. Offering nearly 5,000 square feet of living space, each unit features hardwood floors, abundant natural light,...

Penske Automotive Group has sold its Lexus franchise in Warwick, Rhode Island to the McGee Automotive Family, a New England-based dealership group with roots dating back to 1970. The transaction, which closed March 26, 2026, marks McGee Automotive’s entry into both the Lexus brand and the Rhode Island market....

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — An investigation is ongoing in Providence after two people were injured after a home invasion on Saturday. Police responded to a home on Plainfield Street for a report of a home invasion. According to the police report, the victim said the suspects, who were all...

Rhode Island State Police arrested Angel Merced, 50, of Providence at 11:00 PM on March 30, 2026, following a traffic stop on Cranston Street. Merced was wanted on two Sixth Division District Court bench warrants related to prior controlled substance possession charges from both the Providence Police Department and...

The City of Attleboro has shared an update on the cybersecurity incident that affected some of its systems. The issue was first detected in November, when suspicious network activity was found. Affected systems were taken offline, and cybersecurity experts were brought in to investigate.

Across The Ocean State, reality TV fans are looking forward to the debut of The Real Housewives of Rhode Island. With the premiere of the reality show only days away, Bravo has dropped a sneak peek for the upcoming series, which reveals stunning aerials highlighting the state's beauty from Providence to Jamestown.

Woonsocket-based CVS Health unveiled the first of nearly 20 pharmacy-only stores that will open this year.

The Swansea Police Department is investigating after a 71-year-old school bus driver reportedly urinated inside the bus with students on board.