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PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WJAR) — Pawtucket police said an investigation is underway after shots were fired into an apartment building early Monday morning. According to police, officers responded to 51 Ferris St. at around 3:15 a.m. for a report of shots fired. Police said multiple shell casings were found in...

CENTRAL FALLS, R.I. (WJAR) — The State Fire Marshal said an apartment fire in Central Falls on Saturday was deemed accidental. The fire broke out on Central Street on Saturday. According to the Red Cross, seven people were displaced.

A Heat Advisory is in effect for Tuesday and Wednesday, along with an Air Quality Alert, with hazy, hot and humid conditions expected both days.

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — As the Midwest deals with an outbreak of cyclosporiasis-- an intestinal infection known for causing diarrhea-- Rhode Island and Massachusetts have not seen any signs of a large-scale outbreak, according to both states' health departments. The Rhode Island Department of Health says that since M

A Fall River woman who was convicted of murdering her husband has been granted medical parole. In 2000, Robin Raposa of Fall River was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole after a jury convicted her of first-degree murder in the death of her husband, Robert Raposa.

Animal Rescue of New England, a Rhode Island-based dog rescue, has recently introduced a new adoptable puppy, Phoenix, a “handsome Terrier mix with a heart full of love and a bright future ahead of him,” now available to adopters across New England. Phoenix is described as a young dog with the kind of upbeat temperamen

Taunton Police Officer Joe Ryan — the highest paid city employee in 2025 — was able to earn nearly $575,000 in 2025 thanks in large part to working 3,530 hours of overtime and 349 hours of paid details, according to data obtained by the Taunton Daily Gazette through a public records request. That's a staggering 75 hour

The 4th District congressman's survey suggested his support is strongest in the Bristol County portion of his district.

Next Sunday, July 19, the Audrain Automobile Museum will host a special Declaration of Independence Archive Day, offering the public a rare opportunity to view the historic Declaration of Independence documents from Rhode Island’s archives. The celebration will also feature:. Live performances from the Newport Artiller

7:25 a.m. – Sam Fuentes. 7:30 a.m. – Bryant’s Tripp Hollister (10th hole) 7:41 a.m. – Tyler Cooke (10 hole) 7:52 a.m. – Former URI star Luke Stennett (10th hole) 8:03 a.m. – Rocco Biafore (10th hole) 8:09 a.m. – Brad Valois. 8:14...