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CRANTON, R.I. (WJAR) — The drama has officially arrived in the Ocean State and fans on social media can’t stop talking about it. The premiere of The Real Housewives of Rhode Island drew big reactions from both locals and Bravo superfans across the country. Viewers online say the newest addition to the franchise is...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — The Providence City Council voted 9-6 Thursday night in favor of a rent stabilization ordinance, leaving just one more vote before the legislation goes to Mayor Brett Smiley's desk. "Our families continue to struggle to pay their rent and also maintain a cultural and also...

St. Ann's Arts and Cultural Center in Woonsocket houses the largest collection of frescoes in North America, all done by a single Italian artist. Artist Guido Nincheri turned an unplastered church in Woonsocket into a masterpiece worthy of world renown. Built in 1914, the church was impressive, but it was a blank...

A former Dighton-Rehoboth girls soccer standout , captain and assistant coach is now set to take the reigns of the Falcons this fall. In a press release on Friday, April 3, Dighton-Rehoboth Athletic Director Matt McKinnon announced that Evie Rodrigues has been named the new varsity girls soccer coach. Just the fourth...

Pitching in the big leagues has been Michael King's dream since he was 8 years old.

Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha understands the importance of primary care doctors and the daily pressures health care providers face.

SEEKONK, Mass. (WPRI) — A Seekonk man took the stand Friday as his trial continues over allegations that he forced an Uber driver down a dimly lit, secluded driveway and threatened to kill her during a ride in April 2025. James Oakes, 26, faces multiple charges, including strangulation or...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Businesses can now start applying for licenses to sell and distribute kratom in Rhode Island. According to the Rhode Island Department of Health, the psychoactive plant is used to self-treat things like pain, opioid withdrawal and anxiety, but the FDA has not yet approved any kratom products.

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Police have arrested a 64-year-old Warwick woman accused of causing a wrong-way crash on Route 37 Wednesday night.