Providence RI

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — While much of the country celebrates independence on the Fourth of July, Rhode Island marks its own historic moment two months earlier. On May 4, 1776, 250 years ago, the Ocean State became the first of the 13 colonies to formally renounce its allegiance to the British crown, a bold move that helped pave the way for American independence.

The Justin Joyner-era at Oregon State is going strong with the new staff hitting continuing to hit the transfer portal. This afternoon, Peteris Pinnis committed to play for Joyner and the Beavers. Pinnis is 7'0" and 260 lbs and has three years of eligibility left after competing for the Providence Friars during his freshmen year. Peteris add size, strength, and depth to the...

The final beam of East Providence's new community center was placed Tuesday morning as the city prepares to open the building later this year.

The North Providence Police Department is asking the public for help finding a man who was last seen Friday.

Belle, a 13-year-old, 15-pound senior dog now in the care of Rhode Home Rescue, is looking for an adopter after losing the only home Belle knew. The Rhode Island–based 501(c)(3) rescue introduced Belle as “13 years young, 15 lbs of love,” saying Belle is “proof that the best things in life just get sweeter with time.”

Dante Stubbs, 26, was arrested after police said he broke down the door of a New York City home and got into a struggle with a man inside.

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — Providence police said a man was arrested on firearm charges on Monday night. According to police, officers approached a vehicle illegally parked near the intersection of Broad and Summer streets. Police said three people were inside the vehicle. During the parking violation investigation, officials said...

(WJAR) — The Providence Police Department responded to a crash in the city on Tuesday afternoon. At least two vehicles were involved in the crash on Gano Street. An NBC 10 news crew observed two vehicles with heavy damage to the front of the vehicles. The extent of the...

LINCOLN, RI — State Police arrested a Providence man on multiple drug charges and a driving offense following a traffic stop on Route 295 North. George Betters, 40, of Providence, was taken into custody at 8:42 a.m. He faces charges of possession of a Schedule I-V controlled substance less...

A janitor at an elementary school in Cranston was arrested Monday night after he was allegedly found under the influence of drugs, 12 News has learned.