Attleboro Fire Department responds to highway crash, vehicle fully engulfed in flames
The Attleboro Fire Department responded to both a highway crash and a vehicle fire late last night. According to the department, at approximately 11:00 p.m., Attleboro Fire Department crews were dispatched to the area of Washington Street and Scott Road for a reported vehicle fire. Upon arrival, firefighters found a...
Loud noise heard throughout Southern New England
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — A loud noise was heard throughout Rhode Island and Massachusetts at around 2:15 on Saturday afternoon. NBC 10 has received reports of the noise from residents of various communities in the area, with many saying their houses shook in the aftermath of the noise. The...
Deadly Dose: Tuesday on 12 News at 5
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — The Target 12 Investigators have obtained dramatic body-worn camera video that shows first responders struggling to revive two overdose victims. What officers are dealing with may shock you: A new drug hitting Rhode Island, and the experts we spoke with say it’s 10 times...
CHOP Serves Great Food and Something More
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – CHOP looks like a restaurant. The welcoming aromas confirm it. But the people in the kitchen aren't just cooking – they're training for future careers. Entrance to CHOP, located in the same building as the Providence Public Library. Collage created with images
‘A meaningful milestone’: Providence announces $6M makeover for Benefit Street
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Providence will soon begin a new streetscape infrastructure project designed to preserve and protect one of the city’s most historic roads: Benefit Street. Providence Mayor Brett Smiley joined officials and community partners Friday morning at the Old State House to announce $6.2 million in...
Johnston superintendent seeks answers after yearbook snafu
A photo circulated online showing the book's spine, which read "Johnston Senior High Shool."
What You Can Buy in Rhode Island for About $800,000 to $900,000
What You Can Buy in Rhode Island for About $800,000 to $900,000. This week’s homes come in all sizes and shapes and are in a variety of communities. The folks at Mott & Chace Sotheby’s International are offering three properties priced between the high $700,000s and the high $900,000.
’10 News Conference’ asks attorney general candidate about assault weapons ban bill
(WJAR) — Rhode Island state Rep. Joe Solomon, who is running for attorney general, said he wants to focus on violent crime in the role. "10 News Conference" asked him about his opposition to Rhode Island's assault weapons ban bill that passed last year. He said it's too restrictive.
RI to implement Ebola symptom monitoring system
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — The Rhode Island Department of Health announced Friday that it will be implementing a new system to monitor symptoms of the Ebola virus. The implementation comes as an Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda has caused a global health emergency, according to the World Health Organization.
Venus de Milo update: Swansea restaurant and banquet hall avoids closure as health board...
The clash between a local restaurant and banquet hall and the Swansea Board of Health appears to have reached a resolution. According to court records, on Thursday, attorneys for Venus de Milo owner Monte Ferris Jr. voluntarily dismissed the civil lawsuit filed against the town. That same day, the Swansea Board of Heal
