‘Home Runs for Hope’ makes Cranston boy’s Disney dream come true
CRANSTON, R.I. (WLNE) — Disney World is every kid’s dream, and for a 6-year-old boy from Cranston, that dream is about to come true. A nine-inning game was held at the Cranston Atwood Avenue softball field Saturday afternoon for 6-year-old Ryder, who suffered a traumatic brain injury. “He’s...
TEN MILE RIVER – A LEGACY HIKE
The Ten Mile River is 22 miles long and drains an area of 54 square miles in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. It starts at Savage Pond in Plainville, flows through North Attleboro, Attleboro, Seekonk, Pawtucket and flows into the Seekonk River of Narragansett Bay in East Providence. The Friends are...
Rhode Island DMV assures public that their ELP policies are in full compliance with...
The Rhode Island DMV is working to assure the public that their policies regarding English Language Proficiency in the trucking industry are in full compliance with federal requirements. This week, in the wake of national concern sparked by the infamous u-turn wreck, RI DMV administrator Bud Craddock spoke to the...
Southern New England Weather: Rain and Storms Hit Rhode Island Through Sunday Afternoon
Providence, R.I. – A bright and sunny Saturday in Rhode Island is set to end with a significant change as scattered thunderstorms and patchy fog move in overnight, impacting conditions through Sunday afternoon. Residents should prepare for a sharp drop in temperatures from highs near 83 degrees and anticipate slick...
You’re Invited: Attleboro Mayor Leads Community Dog Walk at Local Park
Attleboro residents and their canine companions will have a special opportunity to enjoy the outdoors together at the upcoming "Wag and Walk" community event. The rescheduled gathering, set for Saturday, September 20th at 10 AM in Highland Park, will feature Mayor Cathleen DeSimone leading a community dog walk...
Warwick man accused of falsely reporting bomb
WARWICK, R.I. (WJAR) — Warwick police said a man was taken into custody on Saturday on warrants for false report of bomb. According to police, 51-year-old David Smith was taken into custody on warrants out of Lee County, Florida, for two counts of false report of bomb. Warwick police...
Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 5:45 p.m. Providence County
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for the northwest corner of Rhode Island, including Burrillville and Glocester until 5:45 p.m. A line of storms could produce strong wind gusts up to 60 miles per hour. Tree branches and power lines may get knocked down. Seek shelter indoors as these...
Sunday Science: NWS confirms first New England tornado of 2025
Central Massachusetts was the location for yesterday's first recorded tornado throughout New England in 2025. While there has been plenty of severe weather locally , this twister was the first of the year as it was confirmed by doppler radar. When looking to identify rotation on radar, meteorologists use velocity...
New Bedford court verdict: Fall River dad sentenced for raping, assaulting his own daughters
On Friday, a 46-year-old Fall River man named Daniel Arruda, also known as Danny Arruda, was sentenced in Fall River following a jury trial in New Bedford Superior Court. According to the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office, the jury found him guilty of multiple serious charges: three counts of indecent assault...
Kent Hospital becomes 25th hospital in nation to receive geriatric surgery verification
(WJAR) — Kent Hospital became the 25th hospital in the nation to receive geriatric surgery verification. This high distinction comes from the American College of Surgeons Geriatric Surgery Verification program. Kent, now the only community hospital in New England, is the only one in Rhode Island to demonstrate...
