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(WJAR) — For 72 hours the Rhode Island State Police Department will be conducting commercial vehicle inspections. The effort is part of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s International Roadcheck, and will take place throughout the state. It will run May 12 through 14.

A construction crew removed the mural of murdered Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska from a Providence building after residents and officials objected.

Several communities landed on staffing changes during school committee meetings Tuesday night.

Capron Park Zoo in Attleboro, Massachusetts, has announced it will host a cultural event featuring the Wollomonuppoag Indian Council on Saturday, May 31st, from noon to 3 PM, offering visitors an afternoon of traditional music, educational programming, and cultural exhibits.

NORTH PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — The North Providence first grader who saved his choking classmate using the Heimlich maneuver in April got a special drop-off to school on Tuesday. Sameer Santana and the classmate he saved rode in a North Providence fire truck to Stephen Olney Elementary School. Sameer...

Jay Gotra, former CEO of Smart Green Solar, is now running as a Democratic candidate for governor. (Photo by Michael Salerno/Rhode Island Current) Jasjit “Jay” Gotra said he hasn’t worked full-time since his solar sales company closed in late 2024 amid allegations of predatory and deceptive sales tactics by the Rhode I

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — Iconic rock band Journey announced it is extending its “Final Frontier Tour” with a stop in Providence. According to officials, the show will be held on Oct. 29 at the Amica Mutual Pavilion. The “Final Frontier Tour” launched this February. The “Don’t Stop...

AMP’s mysterious concert teaser had Rhode Island fans guessing for nearly a full day.

Mayor Picozzi said the city "is in excellent financial condition," but the City Council's finance chair accused him of "robbing Peter to pay Paul."

Bristol County District Attorney Thomas Quinn, III has announced a fatality related to a motor vehicle crash involving a car and a truck on Tuesday May 5, 2026, on I-95 South in North Attleboro. Massachusetts State Police were dispatched to the motor vehicle crash on I-95 South at mile marker...