Dog deceased, woman critically injured after being struck by vehicle in Fall River
Crews responded Sunday evening to a serious incident involving a woman and a pet dog in Fall River. Around 9:15 p.m. a woman and her dog were reportedly hit on Brayton Avenue near the Route 24 exit. According to Lieutenant Matthew Mendes, it has been confirmed that a woman and...
What to do if you see a spotted lanternfly
The spotted lanternfly is an invasive insect and if you happen to come across some this summer, there are some steps that environmental officials want you to take.
Two Rhode Island kidnapping suspects arrested after chase in Baltimore County: police
BALTIMORE COUNTY, Md. (WBFF) — Two suspects wanted on arrest warrants in connection with a kidnapping out of Rhode Island were arrested Sunday evening after leading police on a chase and fleeing with two children. Shortly before 4 p.m. on July 19, Essex Precinct officers were alerted by Maryland...
NEW: Pawtuxet Eatery to Close
A Cranston breakfast staple is closing. Crepe Corner, located at 2170 Broad Street in Pawtuxet Village, made the announcement this week. Owner Natacha Adagboyi, who was injured when she was hit by a car just prior to opening the Cranston location in 2020, said that her husband's ongoing cancer battle played a role in t
Despite rain, PVD FanZone draws some patrons on Saturday
It's the final weekend of the World Cup, as well as the PVD FanZone in downtown Providence.
Anthony Morales’ Beacon Hill Notes
Anthony Morales is a rising junior at Providence College, double-majoring in Business Economics and History. At Providence, he is involved in the Economics Club, belongs to the Leadership Fellows Program, and was selected to serve as a first-year class Orientation Leader. As an intern at the North Shore Chamber of Comm
Not in Attleboro’s Trash Program? Here’s How You Can Still Use the Recycling Center
The City of Attleboro, Massachusetts, is reminding everyone that residents who do not participate in the City’s Solid Waste Program can still use the City’s Compost & Recycling Center by purchasing a 2026 Solid Waste Program Sticker, according to the City of Attleboro. The City said the sticker costs $30 and is availab
WPRI 12 Weather Now 7/18/26: Downpours, T-Storms End Overnight; Much Nicer Sunday
WPRI 12 Weather Now 7/18/26: Downpours, T-Storms End Overnight; Much Nicer Sunday.
Community turns out to help 5-year-old East Greenwich boy in need of marrow transplant
EAST GREENWICH, R.I. (WJAR) — Hundreds of Rhode Islanders came together Saturday to help give a local child a second chance at life by joining the National Marrow Donor Program registry. Five-year-old Jack Palms of East Greenwich was diagnosed in April with a rare blood disorder. His family says...
East Providence School Committee member drops out of race after facing signature complaint
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — Secretary of State Gregg Amore said that Jessica Beauchaine had withdrawn from the East Providence School Committee race. Beauchaine had earlier faced criticism for the way she may have collected signatures for her nomination papers. She had said left a clipboard on her front...
