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The City of Attleboro, Massachusetts, is reminding residents that the first of two spring curbside yard waste collections will take place next week, with pickup scheduled for April 13–17, 2026, on each household’s regularly scheduled trash and recycling day. “Reminder: Next week marks the first of two Spring curbside yard waste collections for participating City residents,” the City announced.

A 40-year-old man suffered serious injuries when he was struck in the area of Bridgham and Dodge streets on the night of April 1.

PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WJAR) — Crews officially began demolition on the old McCoy Stadium in Pawtucket one year ago on Friday. The site will be made into a new unified high school for the city. Shea High School and Tolman High School will merge into the new school. SKY10 flew...

New details reveal where police found firearms inside a Swansea home earlier this week.

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — A Seekonk man marked his 775th consecutive day of working out on Friday. Planet Fitness surprised 81-year-old Steven Suher with balloons, pizza, cake, and swag to celebrate the milestone. According to Planet Fitness, Suher has been a member since March 2024 and has been...

Jason Lopes, 38, was sentenced on Friday after he was convicted of manslaughter last fall.

The Rhode Island House approved new legislation Thursday that would create a statewide anti-hazing policy at all public schools.

(WJAR) — Court officials said the man accused of attempted murder in Freetown was released on bail on Thursday. Jesse Maura was charged with attempted murder, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, strangulation or suffocation, and assault and battery after environmental police witnessed a fight between two men, officials said.

COVENTRY, R.I. (WJAR) — Two men are facing charges after a shoplifting report ended in a police chase in Coventry Friday. Coventry police said they responded to a store at Centre of New England Boulevard shortly after 3 p.m. for a report of shoplifting. As the officers were heading...

(WJAR) — A man who shot and killed someone at a Mother's Day party in Providence three years ago was sentenced to life in prison. Luis Sepulveda, 55, received two life sentences plus an additional 10 years in Washington County Superior Court on Friday. He shot and killed 44-year-old...