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94-year-old Korean War vet hopes people will visit memorial built 50 years ago for...

(WJAR) — A 94-year-old Korean War veteran has a request from others in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Bob Verdoia, who currently lives in Seekonk is moving to Florida. Before doing so, he wants people to know about, and visit, a very special site he created in the Lincoln Woods State Park for a fellow veteran more tha
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Large sinkhole forces street closure in Providence

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — Providence police are asking drivers to avoid a street after a sinkhole opened Tuesday night. The sinkhole opened at a construction site near Blackstone Boulevard and Irving Avenue. NBC 10's Ryan Medeiros spoke with residents in the area about the flooding. Crews were on scene...
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State Police recruitment opens for next training academy class

Rhode Island State Police is recruiting new troopers for the Class of 2027, with 17 expected to graduate in August and a new academy set to start in March. Saturday, Aug. 15, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Rhode Island State...
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Man struck by car in Providence

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — A man was struck by a car in Providence Monday night. Police said they responded to a report of a person hit by a car on Atwells Avenue. Officers said the pedestrian was transported to the hospital for evaluation. According to police, his injuries were...
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A Providence Studio Built for More Than One Look

There comes a point when another coffee shop corner, borrowed office, or blank white wall just isn’t cutting it. For anyone launching a brand, updating a portfolio, planning a campaign, or finally bringing a long-simmering idea to life, the backdrop can matter almost as much as what’s in front of the lens.
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‘The Last Don of Providence’ selected for RI International Film Festival

Watch the four-part docuseries exclusively on the WPRI 12+ smart TV app.
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Alamo Mission, Beantown Ace win Plainridge co-features

Plainville, MA — A pair of $17,000 condition races topped the bill at Plainridge Park on Monday (July 20) and both gaits were beneficiaries of those respective purses. First in the trot, Alamo Mission (Brett Beckwith) got away fourth as Bill Bauer (Nick Graffam) took the lead at the :27 quarter and continued to dictate
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New East Providence Mom Didn’t Even Know She Was Expecting

She was on birth control, showed zero signs of pregnancy, and thought she had bad stomach pain. Hours later, her whole world changed in a Florida hospital room.
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Strong thunderstorms possible Tuesday evening in Southern New England

Storm Team 10 is tracking the potential for strong to severe thunderstorms Tuesday evening in Southern New England. Tuesday starts off dry, with increasing clouds in the morning. Showers and thunderstorms develop after 3 p.m., with the most likely time to see storms from 6 p.m. to midnight. Those storms...
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Weather Alert: Localized Flooding Possible this Evening

A Storm Team 10 Weather Alert is in effect as Southern New England is set to be impacted by torrential rains this evening through the first half of tonight. Although we are in a drought, parts of the region are vulnerable to flooding because of excessive rain locally in the past 3-4 weeks. Let's dive into it!

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