Single, struggling mom grateful to Warwick community who helped pay for her university
BRISTOL, R.I. (WJAR) — A Warwick mom is on a mission to make the best life possible for herself, and her son. Recently, the community rallied around her to make that happen. Kimberly Stokes, 34, said ever since she was young, continuing education has been important to her. “I...
New Bedford man pleads guilty to bringing gun onto school grounds
BOSTON, Mass. (WJAR) — A man from New Bedford has pled guilty in federal court to illegally possessing a gun and bringing it onto the grounds of Charles G. Taylor Elementary School in Foxborough. According to the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts, 33-year-old Jameel Clark-White pled guilty...
Seekonk’s First Arcade Wedding Even Had a Fast & Furious Getaway
Kayla and Josue wanted anything but a traditional wedding, so the Seekonk gamers said “I do” surrounded by arcade games.
4 arrested after violent incidents at Woonsocket restaurant
WOONSOCKET, R.I. (WJAR) — Woonsocket police said four people were arrested in connection with multiple violent incidents at a restaurant. According to police, they responded to Ciro’s Tavern at 42 Cherry St. for a report of a man being held at knifepoint at around 10:48 p.m. on Aug. 20.
Can You Own a Coyote in Rhode Island? What State Wildlife Law Really Says
Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! If you’ve ever wondered whether you can own a coyote in Rhode Island, the short answer sits at the intersection of two overlapping legal categories: native wildlife protection and exotic animal permitting. Rhode Island treats coyotes as both a
Smelly Squidpocalypse of ’26: Thousands of Pounds of Squid Splatter On Rhode Island Road
If you’ve ever left a tuna sandwich from a picnic in the hot sun for long, you know all about the fishy odor it can create. Now imagine a truck containing twenty tons of squid ... Read more
Farmers Almanac Maps Out A Split Winter For New England, Snow Heavy In Central...
The Farmers Almanac is calling for a split winter across New England. Southern areas from Connecticut up through southern NH and VT are bracing for heavy snow.
Former U.S. Representative Patrick Kennedy endorses Foulkes for governor
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WJAR) — Patrick Kennedy, who once represented Rhode Island's first congressional district in Washington, has endorsed Helena Foulkes in her run to be Rhode Island’s next governor. The former U.S. Representative and member of the prominent Kennedy family joined Foulkes as she campaigned at senior center
Original New York System reopens in Providence
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — A longtime Rhode Island dining institution is returning to Providence’s Smith Hill neighborhood. The Original New York System will reopen at 424 Smith Street on Sept. 1. The restaurant will welcome customers from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on opening day. “The wait is...
Woman possibly bitten by shark off Martha’s Vineyard
A woman sustained wounds "consistent with a potential shark bite" in the water off the coast of Edgartown on Monday.
