This West Warwick, RI Spot Was Inspired By A Hollywood Movie—And Now Has A...
The Pizza Nomad serves as the experimental heartbeat of the neighborhood, offering a menu of “nomadic” flavors that has local foodies completely hooked. Fans from Coventry and East Greenwich swarm this unpretentious sanctuary for the legendary War Hammers & Beer Cheese and the satisfying heat of a Pepperomenon pizza...
Providence police promotional exam under scrutiny after mishap
The exam administrator inadvertently gave a test-taker a partial answer key, but the test was accepted anyway.
JetBlue plane strikes coyote during departure
WARWICK, R.I. (WJAR) - A JetBlue plane struck a coyote on takeoff from Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport Tuesday morning. Sixty-four passengers were on the flight bound for New York. The plane turned around after it struck a coyote during takeoff. “I’ve never heard of such a thing, but...
A fatherly surprise visit on the Feast of St. Joseph
A rather convincing-looking St. Joseph visited the Johnston Senior Center last week to help guests celebrate St. Joseph’s Day, the holy feast day which is also traditionally Father’s Day in Italy. “St. Joseph,” who also looked suspiciously similar to Morgan Health Center administrator Maurizio Marchese, brought a...
Dighton-Rehoboth students could get extra summertime as school district’s waiver approved
(WJAR) — The last day of school for the Dighton-Rehoboth School District was moved from June 30 to June 26, a change that many parents were happy to see. It was set for a late date after several missed school days from this year's blizzard, but school leaders had wanted students to have a longer summer.
Swansea police officer identified as anonymous commenter behind Fall River search warrant
New details are emerging about the search warrant that incited an investigation into the Fall River Police Department by that city's own legislators.
State Police report three arrests in Providence, Warwick, and Cranston
Rhode Island State Police reported three separate arrests overnight on March 24, 2026. Around 10:30 PM, troopers stopped a vehicle on Smithfield Avenue in Providence and arrested Davien Lopes, 22, of Pawtucket, on warrants for larceny and domestic disorderly conduct from the Pawtucket Police Department.
Mom of 2017 murder victim on suspect’s capture: ‘God’s timing is always on time’
Shawndell Burney-Speaks has been waiting nearly nine years for justice for her late son.
Lawsuit: RI Family Claims Medical Negligence by VA Hospitals Resulted in Death
Lawsuit: RI Family Claims Medical Negligence by VA Hospitals Resulted in Death. A family in Rhode Island has sued the United States of America - and doctors employed at Veterans Administration (VA) hospitals - for “claims of injuries and death due to the medical negligence of employees of the United States and...
Taunton’s Star Drive-In to stay open
TAUNTON, Mass. (WJAR) — Taunton's Star Drive-In will remain open, according to the restaurant's owner. Starting in 1964, and continuing to the present, the Star Drive-In is a Taunton classic. "The food's always good here," customer Mike Gardner said. The fried food and sweet treats are a tradition for...

















