Providence RI

Police say a man was caught using his phone to record under a 13-year-old girl’s skirt at the Xfinity Center — and credit a quick-thinking witness for helping officers make an arrest.

(WJAR) — A man was fatally struck by an Amtrak train bound for Providence near the Warwick and East Greenwich area early Monday morning. The crash caused delays for many passengers. The Warwick Police Department responded around 12:30 a.m. to the area of 4372 Post Road following the report.

(WJAR) — Gov. Dan McKee is set to hold a ceremonial signing for Casey’s Law, legislation that is meant to enhance penalties for road rage incidents. The legislation is named in honor of Casey Bassignani. The 23-year-old Bassignani died following a rollover crash in November that occurred from...

Small businesses and nonprofit organizations across Southeastern Massachusetts that suffered economic losses during the historic February 2026 blizzard are now eligible for federal disaster assistance following approval of a request submitted by Governor Maura Healey. The U.S. Small Business Administration has approved

Santana and the Doobie Brothers are coming to Xfinity Center in Mansfield, and we have your shot at free tickets.

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — Music, food and community filled Temple to Music at Roger Williams Park on Sunday as hundreds gathered to celebrate Juneteenth. The festival featured live performances, Black-owned businesses, and local vendors. "It's just community vibes," said Aliya Pujla. "Just seeing everyone coming togeth

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — The city of Providence is holding its 8th Annual Juneteenth RI Festival on Sunday. The free event features live music, local black-owned food vendors and community networking to celebrate Black culture. Providence’s own Jon Hope is also scheduled to perform. The celebration will run from 12 p.

Some beneficial rain is headed our way Monday afternoon into Tuesday morning, but Southern New England may miss out on the steadiest rain. Clouds increase Sunday night ahead of the approaching storm system. Monday morning looks dry for the first half of the day. Light rain develops after 2 p.m. on Monday, with periodic

EAST GREENWICH, R.I. (WJAR) — East Greenwich firefighters responded to a boat fire in Greenwich Bay on Sunday afternoon. According to officials, a fire broke out on a boat near the docks at the East Greenwich Yacht Club on Water Street. Viewer videos showed smoke shooting out from the...

The teen's former principal remembered him as "a man of great character"