Providence RI

(WJAR) — The Rhode Island Foundation is set to distribute $1 million in emergency grants for food distribution to help as SNAP funding continues to stall. The move is to help keep the 140,000 who rely on SNAP for sustenance to get fed. “We are set up to meet...

So far this school year, at least two dozen students have been arrested for fighting in the district's schools.

CRANSTON, R.I. (WPRI) — The children and staff at a Jamaican orphanage that Cranston missionaries visit each year are safe and accounted for after Hurricane Melissa wreaked havoc on the Caribbean last week. Since 2008, parishioners at Holy Apostles Church in Cranston have traveled to Montego Bay on annual mission...

“FALL RIVER, NEW BEDFORD and WAREHAM, Mass. – For the second consecutive year, Richard Pin, MD, Chief of Vascular Surgery at Southcoast Health, has been recognized on Newsweek’s List of America’s Best Doctors in the Vascular Surgery category. Among a total of 200 vascular surgeons recognized across the United States,...

WOONSOCKET, R.I. (WJAR) — Woonsocket police announced Thursday they are investigating the sudden death of a man. According to police, they responded to 200 Pond St. for a report of an unresponsive man at around 6:37 a.m. on Monday. Police said the man, later identified as 49-year-old Ryan Goulet,...

The D.A.'s Office confirmed missing New Bedford man Antonio Valente, 83, was found dead near Market Basket. Investigation ongoing, foul play not suspected.

The citizens of Fall River have selected their candidates for mayor, city council, and school committee. Incumbent Mayor Paul Coogan edged out Gabriel “Boomer” Amaral. Gabriel “Boomer” Amaral 5616 (48.7%) Write-in 68. In addition to the race for mayor, 9 city council seats were won. Cliff...

Five men are facing charges for their alleged involvement in a so-called "street takeover" in Fall River.

A 14-year-old boy was arrested after robbing an 11-year-old at knifepoint in Providence Monday afternoon.

CUMBERLAND, R.I. (WJAR) — A Cumberland restaurant owner, recently forced out of retirement, is grappling with the aftermath of a robbery. The Golden Champa on Bound Road was targeted overnight, with thieves shattering the front door glass by hurling a rock through it. Police said they stole the cash...