Providence FanZone closed Thursday due to risk of severe storms
The latest forecast from the 12 News Weather Team shows a slight risk for severe weather for much of the Northeast region, with the primary threat being damaging winds.
Raynham Police Department looking for 6 larceny suspects after incident at retailer
A Bristol County police department is looking for the public’s help to identify several retail suspects. The Raynham Police Department is looking for multiple larceny suspects from Burlington Coat Factory on May 30th. Suspect 1: Black Male adult gray hooded sweatshirt, jeans and white sneakers. Suspect 2: Possible whit
Providence Place Mall Defends Parking Price Increases, Addresses World Cup Traffic Jams
Providence Place Mall Defends Parking Price Increases, Addresses World Cup Traffic Jams. Providence Place Mall (PPM) has responded to criticisms that parking garage fees have increased for the World Cup - and that there were massive traffic jams following the last World Cup game on Wednesday night. Following the Columb
Scottish fans give back to Rhode Island as Tartan Army takes over Providence
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — Scotland’s larger-than-life Tartan Army found a home in the U.S.’ smallest state. “This has been one of the most fun eight days in the city of Providence in a long time, and that is due in no small part to our new best friends from Scotland,” said Providence Mayor Brett Smiley.
Bodycam footage shows Central Falls officer using Taser on handcuffed man
The footage shows the man falling onto the ground outside the bar and staying there for several minutes before standing up and aggressively punching a wall.
Wrights Dairy Farm and Bakery’s mini cow hunt spreads happiness to customers
NORTH SMITHFIELD, R.I. (WJAR) — Wrights Dairy Farm and Bakery is doing something different for the month of June to celebrate Dairy Month. The 5th generation family farm, located at 200 Woonsocket Hill Road in North Smithfield, owns about 120 acres of land, while renting an additional 100 around the state of Rhode Isla
‘Real Housewives of Rhode Island’ mom, aunties hold meet-and-greet event in Cranston
(WJAR) — The "Real Housewives of Rhode Island" mom and aunties held an meet-and-greet event in Cranston on Thursday. Alicia's aunts made an impact from episode 1 with their big Italian family get-together. The event at Twin Oaks featured a question and answer session and a giveaway. "We plan...
Department of Children, Youth & Families announces fatality of one-year-old
Providence, R.I. — The Department of Children, Youth & Families is disclosing the fatality of a one-year-old child. According to DCYF, the Department was involved with the family at the time of the incident. The incident occurred on June 11th, 2026. Pursuant to state law, DCYF has notified the...
Prosecutors in Rhode Island allege violence, trafficking and fraud in federal indictment
Federal prosecutors in Rhode Island said Thursday that 29 alleged gang members and their associates were charged in a racketeering conspiracy investigation. The U.S. Attorney's Office said the investigation "alleges over a decade-long pattern of violence, drug trafficking, robbery, firearms offenses, fraud schemes, and
In the Galley: Smoked Bluefish
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — In this edition of In the Galley on Saltwater Sessions on WPRI 12+, host and seafood chef Lee Dooley guides you through the process to make his savory smoked bluefish. Also in this Saltwater Session:. Saltwater Life Moments: Share your coastal lifestyle photos and...
