‘Blizzard of ’26: One for the Ages’ looks back at historic February snowstorm
The Blizzard of '26 was historic, eclipsing the legendary Blizzard of '78. We take a closer at the remarkable storm in our special presentation, "One for the Ages." Storm Team 10 meteorologists talk about how they forecast the storm and what they think about its historic nature. Then, Mark Searles compares the two...
⚠️ New Fish Advisories and Temporary Pond Closure in Rhode Island
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) has updated its fish consumption guidance and announced a temporary fishing closure for part of the state. Do not eat fish from Grills Preserve Pond in Westerly or from the Woonasquatucket River below Cricket Field Dam in Johnston.
Most-Wanted Fugitive Wanted For Providence Murder Captured in Guatemala After 9 Years on the...
A long-standing international manhunt ended this week when Rhode Island authorities announced the capture of a suspect wanted for nearly nine years in the fatal 2017 shooting of a 22-year-old man in Providence. John E. Nunez, now 36, was arrested Tuesday, March 24, 2026, in Guatemala by local law enforcement...
🔥 Early Morning Fire Destroys Makeshift Shelter in Attleboro Woods
Early on Sunday, March 29, the Attleboro Fire Department responded to a fire in the woods near 10 Charles Street. Crews arrived around 3:30 a.m. to find a 20-by-40-foot makeshift shelter about 200 feet off the road fully engulfed in flames, with fire reaching about 30 feet high.
Several arrested after disturbance in Prov, officer assaulted
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Several people were arrested following an altercation early Sunday morning in Providence, including one suspect charged with assault on a police officer. According to police, Just after 2 a.m., officers saw several people fighting in the area of Washington Street. When police attempted to...
Six arrested after downtown melee
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — A fight that broke out outside The Strand Ballroom and Theatre in Providence led to six arrests early on Sunday morning, according to the Providence Police Department. The PPD says that they arrived at the scene on Washington St. at 2:07 a.m., and attempted to...
Central Mass. restaurant owner guilty of S.N.A.P. fraud
A Fitchburg man pleaded guilty in federal court in Worcester to his role in a fraud conspiracy that authorities say used more than 100 stolen identities to steal about $440,000 in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits from Massachusetts and Rhode Island, along with more than $700,000 in Pandemic...
📅 Food Truck Bites returns March 28 with 12+ local trucks
Get ready for the second annual Food Truck Bites on Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at One Avenue of the Arts in Providence (by The VETS). This free outdoor event is part of the Lil Rhody Laugh Riot & Providence Culinary Collective Weekend and will feature 12+ local food trucks, live music, and...
Warwick police say 2 drivers charged in crash after alleged street race
WARWICK, R.I. (WJAR) — The Warwick Police Department said that two drivers were charged after a crash on West Natick Road at Bald Hill Road Saturday. Both 34-year-old Ashley Pare and 21-year-old Cody Cullen were charged with driving to endanger, street racing, and reckless driving, while Cullen was also charged with...
Diocese searching Taunton church for remains of 19th century priests
The Diocese of Fall River is conducting a search for the remains of two priests who may have been buried on the now-closed St. Mary's church in Taunton in the 19th century, a spokesperson for the Diocese said Friday. In July 2025, the Diocese announced that St. Mary's church would be closing for good . The Diocese...
