‘Mind-rot moment’: Bekah Berger talks ‘Real Housewives of Rhode Island’
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Bekah Berger of 92 PRO-FM appeared this week on “Behind the Story” to discuss covering local entertainment news, including Bravo’s upcoming premiere of “Real Housewives of Rhode Island.”. Berger is the co-host of the morning show on 92 PRO-FM and...
Fire at trailer in Pawtucket caused by electrical failure
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WJAR) — The Pawtucket Fire Department said a fire that occurred on Lowell Avenue on March 4 was caused by the failure of an electric hot water heater. The trailer fire was reported around 8:15 p.m. The fire extended to the roof but was extinguished after hoses...
Firefighters respond to fire at Bradley Café in Providence
(WJAR) — A popular bar near Providence College suffered significant damage on Friday morning. The Providence Fire Department responded to a fire at Bradley Café in Providence on Admiral Street. An NBC 10 news crew observed heavy smoke coming out of the bar’s building. The city says...
Warwick traffic cameras generated nearly $659K in revenue last year
The city of Warwick raked in nearly $659,000 from its traffic enforcement cameras in their first year, 12 News has learned.
Four arrested in drug, weapons cases in Rhode Island
LINCOLN, RI — A North Providence man was arrested on drug charges March 3, 2026. John Roccabello, 52, of North Providence, was arrested by members of the HIDTA Task Force on charges of possession with intent to deliver methamphetamine, MDMA and crack cocaine, all Schedule II controlled substances. Roccabello...
Vote now as best pizza in RI bracket reaches the final 16 places
The voters and pizza lovers of Rhode Island have had their say . They've chosen the Sweet 16 pizzerias, restaurants and bakeries whose pies will advance to Round 2 of The Journal's Best Pizza in Rhode Island voting bracket. In a battle of Providence pizza titans, one a James Beard award winner and the other a...
Hot Moms Club of Rhode Island welcomes moms to share joys, challenges of motherhood
SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WJAR) — They call themselves the Hot Moms Club of Rhode Island. “Needless to say, Motherhood is not the hottest you will feel," said one of the founding members Bex Wadensten. The Hot Moms Club is group of local women inviting all moms to come as...
Garfield Street Horror, 69-Year-Old Woman Killed In North Providence Crash
A 69-year-old woman died Wednesday after she was struck by a car on Garfield Street in North Providence, according to town police. Officers were called to the scene at about 4:45 p.m., and investigators later reviewed surveillance footage that shows the woman fell into the roadway before the vehicle hit her. The...
Blackstone Valley Prep teacher accused of assaulting students with special needs
CUMBERLAND, R.I. (WJAR) — Cumberland police said a teacher was arrested after allegedly assaulting multiple students with special needs. Blackstone Valley Prep Elementary teacher Djamila Vaz Rosa was arrested Wednesday for three felony counts of 2nd degree child abuse. The 39-year-old turned herself into the...
Dunkin’ surprises RI stroke survivor who went viral practicing coffee order in recovery
After Rich McMahon suffered a serious stroke last fall, he and his family have been navigating a difficult recovery.
