Providence RI

JOHNSTON, R.I. (WJAR) — Johnston Public Schools will separate bus routes for two elementary schools and introduce scanning cards as the district works to address widespread transportation issues that disrupted the first week of classes. The changes are set to begin Monday, after parents reported lengthy pickup and drop

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NEWPORT, R.I. (WPRI) — More than 3,000 runners and walkers took part in the 15th Annual Citizens Pell Bridge run Sunday morning. The four mile race began at 7 a.m. in Jamestown, then continued over the bridge, and ended in downtown Newport. This year’s winner was 25-year-old Christopher Collett,...

When an amusement park shuts down, it can be hard to know what to do with the site. Theme parks often stand empty and abandoned for years, ending up on lists of the world's most haunted places, with creepy rides slowly rusting and nothing but echoes of laughter on the wind. Sometimes, local government finds new uses fo

Game House Rhode Island has already become a hot spot for board game enthusiasts.

ATTLEBORO, Mass. (WJAR) — A two-acre wide brush fire near Haggerty Highway in Attleboro was extinguished by the Attleboro Fire Department Sunday afternoon. According to the FD, crews arrived at the scene at 1:15 p.m. and found a large area of brush burning in the area. The fire reportedly...

A warmer, more humid day is on tap for Sunday, with increasing clouds and a chance of evening showers. Sunday starts out dry, with a mix of clouds and sunshine. High temperatures will be a few degrees warmer on Sunday, in the low 80s during the afternoon. We'll also have more humidity, with a typical late summer feel a

JOHNSTON, R.I. (WPRI) — A planned ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Johnston Elementary School has been postponed following a turbulent week of transportation problems across the district. The ceremonial ribbon-cutting planned for Monday afternoon was for the town’s new consolidated elementary school that students st

Capron Park Zoo in Attleboro, Massachusetts, is inviting the public to a brand-new event that blends classic horsepower with a walk on the wild side: “The Fast & the Furriest” Car Show, set for Saturday, September 5th, from 9 AM to 4 PM According to an announcement from Capron Park Zoo, the show will turn the zoo itsel

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — Early voting is underway in Rhode Island, with Providence voters deciding who they want to lead the capital city. Mayor Brett Smiley is seeking reelection and faces a challenge from state Rep. David Morales in a closely watched Democratic primary. NBC 10s Martha Konstandinidis reports.