Rhode Island girl sells lemonade to buy her own school supplies
"Oh, I'm very proud of her," her mother, Jessica, said.
Lovera VIP emergency suspension expires, Board of Licenses to meet on future punishment
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — A Providence nightclub that was temporarily shut down after two violent incidents in its parking lot has reopened after the city's 72-hour emergency suspension expired before new penalties could be approved. Police responded to Lovera VIP early last weekend after finding a crowd of about...
Emotional Support Animal Laws in Rhode Island: What Every ESA Owner Should Know
Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! If you have an emotional support animal in Rhode Island, the legal landscape may look simpler than you expect — but only if you know where to look. Unlike some states that have passed their own ESA-specific statutes, Rhode Island does not have
Man accused of striking valet signs with vehicle, jumping on police cruiser in Providence
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — Providence police said a man is facing charges of reckless driving and malicious damage after he struck valet signs with his vehicle and jumped onto a police cruiser on Sunday. According to police, officers responded Atwells Avenue for a report of a man who was...
Qdoba Mexican Eats opens location in Warwick
WARWICK, R.I. (WJAR) — A Mexican chain restaurant opened a location in Warwick. Qdoba Mexican Eats said the new location is at 1020 Bald Hill Road. This new location will employ around 30 team members. The restaurant will be open daily from 10:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Qdoba officials...
Vehicle on transport tractor-trailer catches fire on I-95 in Providence
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — A vehicle on an auto transport tractor-trailer caught fire on Interstate 95 north on Monday morning. According to Rhode Island State Police, they received a report of the vehicle fire at around 9:25 a.m. The tractor-trailer was traveling on I-95 north when it pulled onto...
New law aims to provide protections for warehouse workers in Rhode Island
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — Rhode Island warehouse workers will soon have new protections on the job after Gov. Dan McKee signed the Warehouse Worker Protection Act into law Monday. The law requires warehouse employers to provide workers with written productivity quotas when they're hired and whenever those expectations
Police, fire departments seen at pond in Fall River
FALL RIVER, Mass. (WJAR) — Police and fire personnel were seen at Watuppa Ponds in Fall River Sunday evening. NBC 10 News crews on scene saw police searching near the water. This story will be updated with additional information.
Extreme heat and humidity returns to Southern New England this week
As a heat dome overspreads much of the U.S., extreme heat and humidity will return to Southern New England this week. Monday won't be too hot or humid, with high temperatures in the mid-80s and dew points in the mid-60s. The worst of the heat will be felt on Tuesday...
AccessPoint RI celebrates July’s annual Disability Pride Month
AccessPoint helps hundreds of children and adults with disabilities through programs and services. They are celebrating July’s annual Disability Pride Month by recognizing the values, contributions, and achievements of the thousands of Rhode Islanders who live with a disability. The Without Limits series includes sever

















