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EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — A police search was apparently underway off the shore of East Providence on Saturday evening. The presence was seen at Bold Point Park. Boats were seen in the water while emergency crews were on shore.

The case could determine how much further WPRI’s owner can expand and whether greater broadcast consolidation would raise programming costs or reduce competition in local news. The owner of Providence’s WPRI-TV must answer allegations that it violated a federal order keeping it separate from rival Tegna Inc., a new...

Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Rhode Island law does not give you a blanket right to shoot a dog simply because it has wandered onto your land. The question of whether you can legally use lethal force against a dog depends on what the dog is actively doing at the moment you

Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Rhode Island takes a notably firm stance on outdoor cat ownership compared to many other states. While your cat is not subject to a leash law the way a dog would be, that does not mean it can roam freely without any legal requirements attached

ATTLEBORO, Mass. (WJAR) — There were no significant injuries after a car crashed into a home on South Main St. in Attleboro early Saturday morning. According to the Attleboro Fire Department, the crash happened at around 6 a.m., and resulted in heavy damage to the building's porch. Upon arriving...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — The Providence Police Department said it was investigating a robbery and assault that occurred around midnight Saturday. The incident occurred near Olney Street and Prospect Street. Responding officers said two people said they had been assaulted by multiple others while they were riding their

Couple Assaulted, Robbed After Bike Lane Dispute on Providence’s East Side. A man and a woman were assaulted and robbed following a bike lane dispute on the East Side of Providence overnight. According to police, officers were called to the corner of Prospect and Olney Streets shortly after midnight.

LINCOLN, R.I. (WJAR) — A large police presence was seen in Lincoln Friday night. Police cruisers were seen along Lonsdale Avenue. An NBC 10 photographer saw police officers and a K-9. It is unclear what led to the increased police presence. NBC 10 has reached out for more information.

PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WJAR) — A car was heavily damaged after a rollover in Pawtucket Friday night. An NBC 10 photographer saw the car on its roof in the middle of Pond Street. Cars parked along the side of the street also appeared to be damaged. No injuries were reported.

Rhode Islanders may soon get routine health screenings such as blood sugar and cholesterol tests at their local pharmacy without a separate lab visit, though rollout will vary by pharmacy and insurance coverage remains unclear. A law that took effect July 1 authorizes Rhode Island pharmacists to perform simple medical.