Providence police investigate home invasion
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — The Providence Police Department said it was investigating a confirmed home invasion on Friday. The incident occurred on Whitford Avenue. Police said that the suspects in the home invasion fled the scene. Refresh this story for updates.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrests Honduran national in Fall River after multiple charges, restraining...
Immigration and Customs Enforcement has announced a recent arrest that took place in Massachusetts. According to ICE Boston, they have arrested Edwin Alfredo Aguilar Reyes, a criminal illegal alien from Honduras, during operations in Fall River. ICE states that Reyes has been issued three separate restraining orders and charged with...
Attleboro Residents: Curbside Yard Waste Collection Begins Next Week
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.
Police release images of vehicle involved in Providence hit-and-run
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.
One year after McCoy Stadium demolition began, new Pawtucket high school takes shape
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...
Police: Swansea parents changed story about having guns in home
New details reveal where police found firearms inside a Swansea home earlier this week.
Seekonk man, 81, marks 775 consecutive workout days
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...
Man gets 30-year sentence for killing young father in 2010
Jason Lopes, 38, was sentenced on Friday after he was convicted of manslaughter last fall.
RI House passes legislation for statewide anti-hazing policy
The Rhode Island House approved new legislation Thursday that would create a statewide anti-hazing policy at all public schools.
Man charged with attempted murder in Freetown
(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.
