Providence RI

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — Seven people, including one police officer, were hospitalized after a multi-vehicle crash involving a police cruiser at the corner of Thurbers Ave. and Prairie Ave. late Friday night. According to Providence Police, the crash occurred as an officer was responding to a service call. The...

"I was in disbelief; I couldn’t believe that this was legal."

Portions of Massachusetts and Connecticut and all of Rhode Island are expected to see heavy rains this weekend. According to the National Weather Service, a Flood Watch is in effect from late tonight through Sunday afternoon for Rhode Island, southern Massachusetts, and southern Connecticut. Showers and a few embedded

250 Years Ago Today: Congress Formally Adopted the Name “United States of America”. 250 years ago today — September 9, 1776 — the Continental Congress formally adopted “United States of America” in place of “United Colonies” in its proceedings. This Saturday, September 12,...

IHeartMedia rock WHJY Providence (94.1) has announced the launch of a new morning show hosted by Doug Palmieri and Jenn Dower. “The Doug & Jenn Show” airs weekdays from 5:30am to 10am and features the longtime friends and colleagues discussing topics including relationships, sports, pop culture and issues generating co

Fall River Police have charged a local man after an investigation into illegal dumping. According to police, on July 30th, Officer William Medeiros of the Environmental Police Unit responded to Ace Street, where 18 tires had been illegally dumped along the roadway and on a vacant lot. One tire had...

Health officials said a group of visitors noticed the bat "exhibiting behavior consistent with rabies" in the zoo's water play area on Monday, Aug. 24.

(WJAR) — The Attleboro Police Department is asking for help identifying an alleged shoplifter. Police say the person stole a laundry basket full of items from the Burlington Coat Factory on Tuesday. Witnesses told police that he left the parking lot as a passenger in a black Mazda SUV.

Whether Rhode Island police can be deputized for federal immigration enforcement currently rests on municipal policy and an aging State Police order rather than state law, leaving those limits changeable without a vote. On September 2, the Department of Homeland Security announced that Immigration and Customs Enforceme

FALL RIVER — The Diocese of Fall River has received allegations against Monsignor Roger J. Landry from multiple individuals. These include allegations of violations of the Codes of Conduct for Priests for both the Diocese of Fall River and Archdiocese of New York. According to the Diocese, Monsignor Landry...