Rhode Island fugitive expected back in state after decades on the run
(WJAR) — A Rhode Island fugitive is expected to be back in the Ocean State after being on the run for decades. Ronald Fisher took off during his rape trial in Newport in 2005. He was taken into custody in New York last week. Officials have been trying to...
Priest who served for decades in Fall River, New Bedford, and Taunton has passed...
A former priest for several communities in the Fall River Diocese has passed away. Espirito Santo Church has announced that retired Pastor Fr. James Ferry died earlier this morning. According to the Diocese of Fall River, Father Ferry grew up in Swansea and graduated from Bristol County Agricultural High School....
Physicians rally amid contract negotiations with Providence area hospitals
The union representing physicians at some of the largest hospitals in the Providence metro area held a rally Thursday amid ongoing contract negotiations.
Kait Walsh, T.J. Del Santo take home ‘Best of RI’ awards
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — WPRI 12 earned two awards for Rhode Island Monthly’s Best of Rhode Island. Kait Walsh took home the award for the best “Morning News Anchorwoman,” and T.J. Del Santo won the award for “Best Television Meteorologist – Male.” Kait, T.J., and other award recipients were invited to the celebration
Fire at Amazon facility in Johnston caused by combustible material caught in conveyer belt
(WJAR) — Fire officials say a fire at the Amazon facility in Johnston started at a conveyer belt. The Rhode Island Fire Marshal’s Office says Thursday’s fire was accidental. Some combustible material got caught in a conveyer belt and ignited by heat and friction, the Fire Marshal’s...
After Losing Her Father, This Fall River Woman Found Him in a Stranger
After seeing an elderly man struggling to stand, one Fall River woman refused to walk away, and her simple act of kindness is touching hearts.
Riverside home heavily damaged by fire
Two people were forced from their home early Friday morning after a fire broke out in Riverside.
Employees forced to evacuate Amazon facility in Johnston after reports of smoke
JOHNSTON, R.I. (WJAR) — Workers at the Amazon facility in Johnston were forced to evacuate Thursday night due to smoke. An NBC 10 photographer saw firefighters arriving at the facility on Hartford Avenue. Employees said they reported an intense smell of smoke. NBC 10 has reached out for more...
House severely damaged in early-morning fire in East Providence
(WJAR) — A house was severely damaged during an early morning fire in East Providence on Friday. Crews responded to the area of Circuit Drive. The East Providence Fire Department says two people were sent to the hospital as a precaution. A firefighter was also transported to the hospital...
You’re Invited: 21+ After-Hours Food & Drink Tasting at the Zoo
The City of Attleboro, Massachusetts, is inviting local residents to spend a summer night supporting Capron Park Zoo at “Bites and Bevs at the Zoo,” a ticketed 21+ tasting event running Saturday, July 25th, from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM. According to the City of Attleboro, the evening blends food and drink samples with afte
