Extreme Heat Forecasted for Coming Week — National Weather Service
Extreme Heat Forecasted for Coming Week — National Weather Service. The National Weather Service is forecasting extreme heat mid-week in the Providence metro area this coming week. Temperatures are expected to hit close to 100 degrees. National Weather Service:. Sunday. Sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming...
Person injured after overnight hit and run
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — A person was hospitalized early Sunday morning after a hit and run at the corner of Westminster St. and Broadway in Providence. According to Providence Police, the man was operating an e-bike at 12:39 a.m. when he was hit by a vehicle. No information on...
From Stray to Sweetheart: 9 lb Little Carson is Looking for Love
Small Dog Rescue of New England is preparing a small dog named Carson for adoption after the organization took the young pup in from Texas. In a recent update, the rescue shared that “Carson is happy it is Friday....can you tell?” and described him as a “friendly boy” who “gets along with other dogs."
Nighttime road closures begin at Roger Williams Park
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — Saturday marked the first night of a new pilot program in Providence aimed at cutting down on nighttime noise at Roger Williams Park. By closing off certain roads within the park at 9 p.m., the City of Providence is hoping to curb the pop-up parties, speeding, and reckless driving that's becom
Car catches fire on I-95 in Attleboro
ATTLEBORO, Mass. (WJAR) — The Attleboro Fire Department said a car caught fire on Interstate 95 South Saturday. The fire occurred around 2 p.m. Responding firefighters found the flaming car in the breakdown lane. The two occupants of the vehicle were able to safely exit and there were no...
Firefighters respond to 2 alarm fire in Central Falls
CENTRAL FALLS, R.I., (WPRI) — Firefighters from multiple towns responded to a building fire on Central St in Central Falls Saturday night. Crews responded to multiple 911 calls at the residence shortly before 9 o’clock Saturday evening. According to the Central Falls Deputy Fire Chief, Lincoln, Cumberland, and...
A former police officer says speaking out against Flock Safety cameras and license plate...
Former Rhode Island police officer Noel Pichardo says his law enforcement career ended after he began publicly raising concerns about Flock Safety cameras, automatic license plate readers, and what he sees as a quiet expansion of vehicle surveillance in local communities.
Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut headed for another dangerous heat wave
Looks like Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut could experience another dangerous heat wave in the coming days. According to the National Weather Service, temperatures will soar well into the 90s Tuesday and Wednesday, with highs of 93-98F in many locations. It will feel even hotter given increasing humidity.
GIRL SCOUT GOLD – TARYNN BLAIS – SMITHFIELD, RI
Local Girl Scout Educates Community about Proper Rabbit Care. Warwick, R.I. (July 8, 2026)—Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England is excited and proud to announce that Tarynn Blais from Smithfield, RI has earned the Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest award in Girl Scouting. Tarynn’s Gold Award project is titled Hop Do
Invasive fish species found in Rhode Island pond
An invasive fish species known to Asia was recently caught in a Rhode Island pond.
