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RI Amtrak Employee Files Lawsuit After “20-Foot Fall and Disfigurement”. A Rhode Island man sued Amtrak in federal court this week, alleging that while working for the company, he incurred severe injuries from a 20-foot fall. He says he now suffers from “severe physical pain, anguish, and disfigurement.”

WARWICK, R.I. (WJAR) — A new Warwick pizza shop’s opening weekend took an unexpected turn when its outdoor heater was taken, but help from the community brought it back. Shawn Finnigan, owner of Hook N Ladder Pizza Company, posted surveillance photos showing a truck leaving with the heater.

Is it possible to become a police officer when you weigh more than 300 pounds? That's what Devin Itzkowitz asked himself five years ago.

Rogue Island Comedy Festival is back with dates running Oct. 8 – 9 but in case you don’t have the chance to make it to the bi-annual event this year, you don’t have to miss the opportunity to see stand-up live. Whether you’re into cutting edge, rule breaking sets, or are wanting to find some more family friendly jokes, be assured that there is a show that fits your needs. Below is a list of comedians that are coming to Rhode Island for the Rogue Island Comedy Festival and others who are making s

The man accused of stabbing two security guards two years ago learned his fate Wednesday afternoon.

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — Michele Crowe of Boston has filed a federal lawsuit alleging she suffered major burns when a propane-heater ruptured at Track 15 in Providence in October 2025. According to the lawsuit, Crowe suffered injuries while sitting on the patio at 1 Union Sq. when an outdoor...

We all know a relay race. Now imagine a relay race in costume. With a mandatory hot dog and beer at the end of each leg. If that’s something beyond your wildest dreams, you won’t have to imagine it for much longer. Returning on October 18th for its nineteenth year, the Wild Colonial Tavern will be hosting its annual Grog & Dog Jog.

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — A nurse who was critically injured in a patient attack at Rhode Island Hospital in 2023 has reached a settlement with the hospital’s security company, according to his lawyer. Scott Amaral accused Allied Universal of negligence in hiring, training and assigning the security guards...

The Rhode Island State Police has announced that on Thursday, the Rhode Island State Police HIDTA Task Force, assisted by members of the Violent Fugitive Task Force and the Cranston Police Special Investigations Unit, concluded a narcotics and firearms investigation into an organized criminal street gang operating in the Providence and Cranston areas. This criminal group has been alleged to be associated with firearms related offenses and narcotics trafficking.

Multiple people were taken to area hospitals after a collision that involved EMTs Thursday afternoon in Fall River. According to scanner transmissions, at just before 2:00 p.m., an EMS truck and another vehicle were involved in a crash in the area of High and Locust Streets where the civilian vehicle was on its side.