Providence RI

Approximately 350 passengers onboard were escorted off and back to the station.

Too often, people seeking help for their health are left to piece together the system themselves. They travel between different providers, seeing one (or more) for a medical issue, another for mental health, and maybe a third for substance use – retelling their story each time. When care is fragmented in this way,...

ATTLEBORO — Firefighters and a regional hazardous materials team responded Thursday morning after two containers holding an unknown dark liquid were found on a sidewalk beneath an Interstate 295 overpass. According to Attleboro Fire Chief Scott Lachance, at approximately 10:00 a.m. on March 12, 2026, the Attleboro...

Winter in Rhode Island can feel long and demanding, especially when cold winds and snowstorms arrive one after another. A warm home becomes more than a comfort during these months. It supports daily routines, restful sleep, and a sense of calm when outdoor conditions feel harsh. As temperatures fall across...

Sue Pimental, the Director of Finance and Compliance, told the Board of Selectmen Monday that the Town of Rehoboth has $76,000 designated in a special stabilization account earmarked for affordable housing. Pimental said the Housing Authority was planning to hire a consultant to look into developing a type of...

Georgia, an 8-year-old Lab mix, is available for adoption at the Taunton Animal Care Facility. Georgia is described as a friendly and gentle senior dog who enjoys long walks and cuddling, according to a community announcement. She has a calm demeanor and is known to be loyal and affectionate. Potential owners can...

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — World War II Navy nurse Lillian Nauta celebrated her 105th birthday on Friday. U.S. Sen. Jack Reed teamed up with Anchor Bay and family members to celebrate her birthday and to highlight her service. The event was held at noon at Anchor Bay in...

The Block Island Shellfish Commission has been working with a team from Roger Williams University on its most recent endeavor – growing seed clams from broodstock collected from the waters of the Great Salt Pond that can then be raised in an upweller before being transferred back into the pond.

This is no ordinary bell. For children like Geremy, it’s a symbol of strength. It’s part of a precious moment that marks a milestone in his fight against cancer. 12 News anchor Shannon Hegy shares the story of this heartwarming tradition at Hasbro Children’s Hospital and it’s impact on patients.

PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WPRI) — The Pawtucket Police Department is still searching for the suspect in last weekend’s deadly stabbing. Officers responding to a home on Sterry Street around 8 p.m. Sunday found 34-year-old Lida Louis suffering from multiple stab wounds. She was rushed to the hospital, where she...