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(WJAR) — Gov. Dan McKee is set to sign two bills that will create special license plates aimed at helping people with disabilities. One bill creates a new plate for vehicles adapted for people with disabilities. The other bill will create a plate that will help the charity Real...

Animal Rescue of New England, a foster-based rescue in Rhode Island with foster homes across New England, is introducing two puppy brothers, Picasso and Da Vinci, who are now looking for loving homes, the rescue shared in a recent announcement. The adoptable pair, both male puppies, were born May 5, 2026, and the organ

(WJAR) — Viewer video shows a chaotic scene at the St. Mary’s Feast event in Cranston. The Cranston Police Department says it arrested 11 people over the five-day event. The department says the arrests were the result of two fighting incidents. Police say that overall crowds were well-behaved.

BALTIMORE COUNTY — Parents Sahaira Villanueva, 38, and Alexandro Legreat, 30, were having a supervised visit with their 6-month-old daughter and 2-year-old son at a Chuck E. Cheese in Warwick, Rhode Island, Saturday afternoon. Warwick Police say that later, both Villanueva and Legreat grabbed their son and daughter, le

A 26-year-old Massachusetts woman whose family said she had a contagious laugh and an inspiring creative spirit was killed in a single-car crash, leaving loved ones mourning her sudden loss and asking the community for help. Selina Mendez, 26, of Taunton, was killed in a single-car crash around 11:1…

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — A man who is accused of striking three Providence police cruisers during a pursuit was arraigned on Monday. Jonathan Duarte Garcia is facing charges of driving without consent of owner or lessee, duty stop for accident resulting in damage to vehicle, reckless driving and other offenses against

Rhode Island native Viola Davis and her husband Julius Tennon on Monday announced a $1.2 million investment into the Central Falls community. Davis, the award-winning actress, called Central Falls home before heading off to Hollywood. Now her and her husband are looking to give back through their Davis-Tennon Foundatio

(WJAR) — A former Barrington Christian Academy teacher previously accused of inappropriate conduct with a student is facing new charges. According to court documents, Sean Cassidy has been charged with indecent solicitation of a child, child endangerment, and simple assault or battery. The new charges were filed last F

Gov. Dan McKee announced he will sign an Executive Order marking the 37th annual Governor's Bay Day on Sunday. The ceremonial signing will be held at Rocky Point State Park in Warwick. The day includes free parking at all Rhode Island state beaches. Residents can also fish in state salt...

An investigation is underway after a fire broke out inside a Cranston building Monday afternoon.