100+ Vendors, Piglets and Food Trucks: Don’t Miss Warwick’s Summer Send-Off Marketplace
Looking for a fun way to wrap up summer? The Summer Send-Off Marketplace is set to take over the beautiful grounds of the Crowne Plaza in Warwick on Saturday, August 29, bringing together more than 100 local vendors, delicious food, live entertainment, and activities for the whole family. Hosted by...
West Warwick bridge blocked off as police, ATF respond
There's a large police presence in the area of Main Street in West Warwick which includes the bomb squad and ATF.
West Nile virus found again in Providence, Cranston
The mosquito samples that tested positive for the virus were collected on Aug. 17, according to state officials.
UNH poll shows Foulkes far ahead; Hoffmann on top for AG, Khamsyvoravong leads for...
Governor McKee's campaign accused the school of releasing "an absolutely bogus poll."
Smithfield firefighters rescue unconscious dog from burning home
SMITHFIELD, R.I. (WJAR) — Firefighters rescued a pit bull from a burning home in Smithfield on Tuesday after finding him unconscious beneath blankets and towels. Firefighters rushed to a home on Woodland Road Tuesday morning and were met with smoke and flames in the kitchen. Towards the back of...
80-year-old East Providence woman is outstanding fisherman
NARRAGANSETT, R.I. (WJAR) — An 80-year-old East Providence woman has made quite the name for herself in the fishing world. Ginny Reed said decades ago, she began fishing. It started with a nighttime blue-fish trip that her son-in-law took her on. “I came home and my husband said, 'So...
Former Gov. Gina Raimondo stumps for Mayor Brett Smiley at campaign event
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — Former U.S. Commerce Secretary and Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo campaigned for Providence Mayor Brett Smiley on Thursday. She joined him for a rally on South Main Street. Members of the Rhode Island Building Trades and others also attended. Smiley served as Raimondo's chief of...
1 injured in stabbing in Pawtucket
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WJAR) — Pawtucket police said a person was injured in a stabbing on Thursday. According to police, officers responded to 125 Freight St. for a report of a stabbing at around 2:30 p.m. Officials said a stabbing victim was found in a vehicle driving on East Street.
One person died after three-vehicle crash on I-95 in Westwood
A Warwick, Rhode Island man has died after Wednesday night’s crash on I-95 in Westwood, the Norfolk County District Attorney’s Office announced.
WPRI 12 Weather Now 8/27/26: Humid today with a late shower
WPRI 12 Weather Now 8/27/26 with T.J. Del Santo: Humid today with a late shower.
