Providence RI

WARWICK, R.I. (WJAR) — Warwick police said they arrested a man who in connection with the lockdown at the Community College of Rhode Island’s Warwick campus on Tuesday. The campus was placed on lockdown after police received a report of a suspicious person who had what looked like a gun poking out of their backpack near the wooded area along Commonwealth Avenue.

JOHNSTON, R.I. (WJAR) — The Johnston Police Department said that a fight at Johnston High School resulted in two juveniles being charged. A 14-year-old and a 15-year-old were both charged with simple assault and disorderly conduct. Police said that a "physical altercation" between the two juveniles and a 15-year-old...

Looking for a furry friend to brighten your days? Several wonderful dogs at All The Paws Animal Rescue RI in Johnston are waiting for loving homes. Each one has a unique personality and plenty of love to give.

The Fall River Police Department (FRPD) asked the Secretary of State’s Public Records Division for permission to charge Fall River Reporter nearly twice the $25 an hour rate for public information requests, but was quickly denied by the Supervisor of Records. This is the first time Fall River Reporter has ever been asked to pay for a public records and comes shortly after we...

A proposal to bring temporary housing for World Cup visitors to Plainville has been withdrawn, with the developer citing concerns about meeting quality standards within a tight timeline. “We were very excited about the opportunity,” said Jared Hatch, CEO of Hatch Materials, who proposed the housing plan. “But after a...

The Dighton-Rehoboth Regional School District has announced that Superintendent Bill Runey has been named one of Education Insider Magazine’s Top Fifteen School District Superintendents of 2026, a national recognition honoring leaders who are redefining excellence in education. The feature displays how Runey’s recognition reflects not just his strong leadership...

On Mon. April 13 at 6:30 Sharon from Brilliant Dahlia Flower Farm will talk about seed saving and will offer some seeds for you to take home. Free, no registration required. On Sat. April 25 from 1-3pm there will be a fun afternoon of puzzle competition. Teams of 2 of 4 will race to complete a 300-piece puzzle for prizes. For...

On the water, there’s a moment when everything clicks. The wind, the movement of the boat, the quiet confidence that comes from knowing what to do next—it’s a feeling that’s hard to explain, but unmistakable when you experience it.

If you've stopped by Cumberland Farms for a coffee recently, you may have noticed a change.

This week’s Cardi’s Furniture & Mattresses Hometown Sports Hero is Brody Bumila.