Southern New England Snowstorm Looks Earlier and Stronger on the South Edge as Massachusetts,...
SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND — A fast-evolving winter storm forecast is becoming more defined for Tuesday into Wednesday, with updated guidance showing the southern edge of the system filling in and timing trending earlier than expected across parts of the region. The latest update also notes there have been no major changes...
2 arrested after stabbing in downtown Providence
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — Providence police said two people were arrested in a stabbing that injured a man last Friday. According to the police report, officers responded to 134 Mathewson St. for a report of a stabbing at around 10 p.m. Officials said the victim was found near the...
Providence couple accuses real estate broker of ‘foreclosure rescue’ scheme
An elderly Providence couple has filed a lawsuit against a Rhode Island real estate broker accusing him of orchestrating a so-called "foreclosure rescue" scheme.
RI restaurant named among best in US
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Bodies found in car at Miriam Hospital in Providence
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — Providence police said that two bodies were found in a car at Miriam Hospital Wednesday evening. Chief Oscar Perez said that it was unclear how long the bodies were in the vehicle. NBC 10's John Perik spoke with Providence Police Chief Col. Oscar Perez after...
Rhode Island: One-in-a-Million Yellow Cardinal Could Appear This Spring
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Providence, Rhode Island – A rare genetic mutation could cause a bright yellow northern cardinal to appear in Rhode Island backyards this spring, an occurrence ornithologists estimate may happen in roughly...
48-year-old man who died of hypothermia in downtown Providence cold snap identified
The body of a Rhode Island man who tragically died from exposure to extreme cold late last month has been identified as Ryan J. Boisvert. First responders were called to Washington Street in downtown Providence just before 5:00 a.m. on January 28, 2026, after reports of concern for an individual outside in freezing...
Cleanup continues after last week’s train derailment in Mansfield
Crews at the site of a Mansfield train derailment Tuesday are working to offload dangerous gas from some of those cars. They are also reminding people to stay clear of the area while that is happening.
12 Responds helps woman secure a new boiler
Diana McElhaney says the Community Action Partnership of Providence County helped weatherize her home last year, but what started as a positive experience quickly turned into months of frustration when her boiler stopped working.
East Prov veterinary group wins grant to help pet owners with financial need
East Providence, RI – The Rhode Island Foundation has awarded a $58,000 grant to the R.I. Community Pet Project in East Providence. The funding will be used to provide veterinary care exclusively for the pets of people who receive governmental financial assistance. "Many of the pets that are brought...
