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
Large response at Lincoln Woods State Park
LINCOLN, R.I. — A large emergency response was seen at Lincoln Woods State Park on Sunday evening. NBC 10 News crews on scene saw crews on the shore and in the water appearing to be performing a search. This story will be updated with more information.
EPL – RIVERSIDE LIBRARY – POMHAM ROCK LIGHTHOUSE
Presentation on Pomham Rocks Lighthouse Planned at Riverside Library. Have you ever walked or biked by the lighthouse when traveling on the East Bay Bike Path? Now is your chance to learn more about that historical structure and the role it played in our city and state. If the only view you’ve had was from the shore, n
BRISTOL HISTORICAL AND PRESERVATION SOCIETY
The Bristol Historical and Preservation Society (BH&PS) is located today at 48 Court Street in an 1828 jail built of granite blocks reportedly used as ballast in early Bristol sailing ships. It was founded in 1936 to promote the history of the town of Bristol and it first housed its collections in the Rogers Free Libra
Town Council Preview: Deduct Meters, Raft of Appointments
Including five applicants for two openings on the Planning Board. The Town Council is taking up a change in sewer billing – from twice a year to four times a year – and considering elimination of the deduct water meter program at its meeting Monday, July 13. Town officials are arguing that both changes will improve eff

















