Cumberland police searching for 16-year-old girl
Gabryelle Porter was last seen around 8:15 p.m. Wednesday in the area of Mendon Road and Park East Drive in Woonsocket.
Can You Own a Pet Skunk in Rhode Island? What the Law Actually Says
Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! If you have been wondering whether you can own a pet skunk in Rhode Island, the short answer is no — and the law on this point is clear. Pet skunks are not legal in Rhode Island, and you cannot keep a skunk as a pet in the state. That said, un
Fire breaks out at manufacturing plant in Lincoln
LINCOLN, R.I. (WJAR) — Tanury Industries in Lincoln was evacuated after a fire Thursday night. The company on New England Way makes gold and other metal products. Crews on scene said a machine inside caught fire. Fire officials said it took approximately an hour to extinguish the flames. No...
Blackstone River search turns up replica skeleton
Police, fire and medical examiner vehicles all responded to the area of 555 Roosevelt Ave. in Central Falls, and multiple search-and-rescue boats were seen in the water.
Providence honors woman killed in drive-by shooting
Miya Brophy-Baermann was shot and killed while standing next to her parked car on Olney Street with her boyfriend back in August 2021.
Rhode Island is getting more expensive for renters, new report shows
Renters earning an average wage would have to work 70 hours a week to afford a standard two-bedroom apartment.
NBC 10 wins ‘Best of Rhode Island’ awards
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — NBC 10 News earned awards for Rhode Island Monthly's Best of Rhode Island. Rhode Island Monthly readers voted for their favorite shops, restaurants, music venues, and news personalities. Award recipients were invited to a celebration Thursday night at the WaterFire event center in Providence.
Firefighters tackle porch fire in North Providence
NORTH PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — North Providence firefighters battled a porch fire on Thursday morning. According to officials, the fire started on a second-floor porch on 1014 Mineral Spring Ave. The building sustained minor damage, and all residents were able to evacuate safely, fire crews said. No one was...
Show and Tell: New State Salary Disclosure Laws Go into Effect
As of August 1, 2026, 16 states plus Washington, D.C. will have statewide pay transparency laws in effect that require employers to disclose what a job pays, including California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont, Vir
Competency of one twin sister accused in father’s death in question
The case against two twin sisters accused in their father's murder has been ongoing since 2023.
