Providence RI

Providence woman seeks fosters for her dogs after fire destroys home

Sue Espinoza is still coming to terms with the fact that her family's home was destroyed by fire last week.

Weather Now: Scattered Showers Today; Much Colder Tonight

Hey everyone! We’re continuing to track some on and off showers through the afternoon and evening, although we would be seeing just a plain rain at this point in any showers as temperatures are well above freezing. Wednesday will be much drier with lots of sunshine, but temperatures will stay on the chillier side with […]

Providence man wins $50,000 Powerball prize

A Providence man claimed the $50,000 Powerball prize from the March 18 drawing on Monday.
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Rehoboth Weighs Local Zoning Plan to Meet State Housing Law and Preserve Community Control

REHOBOTH — As the town considers how to comply with a state housing law, local officials and residents are working to clarify what the legislation does — and does not — require. The MBTA Communities Act is a Massachusetts law requiring 177 cities and towns to create...

Stabbing survivor pushes for ‘assault with intent to murder’ statute

Alyssa Garcia only remembers bits and pieces of what happened to her on March 5, 2017. But she said those fleeting memories are "extremely vivid."
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AAA Northeast insurer to receive $7M in tax credits; bring 370 jobs to Rhode...

LINCOLN, R.I. (WJAR) — AAA Northeast insurer Motor Cab Insurance Company will receive nearly $7 million in state tax credits for bringing 370 jobs to Rhode Island by 2030. "We're going to keep building this state's economy in a way where national leaders will be establishing their footprint in our state," said Gov. Dan McKee at a tour of the company's new claims processing center in Lincoln on...
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East Bay Bike Path bridges reopen after $26M rebuild

BARRINGTON, R.I. (WJAR) — Bikers, walkers and runners alike have a lot to celebrate on the East Bay. After six-and-a-half years, and nearly $26 million, the East Bay Bike Path bridges are finally open and operational. The pedestrian bridge over the Barrington River in Barrington, and the bridge over...
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🐶 Playful, Gentle & Loyal Dogs Ready for Adoption in Warwick

Looking to add a furry friend to your family? These wonderful dogs in Warwick, RI are waiting for their forever homes through Rhode Home Rescue. Each one has a unique story and plenty of love to give.
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Lockdown lifted at CCRI Warwick campus after police investigation

(WJAR) — The Community College of Rhode Island said the lockdown at the Warwick campus has been lifted on Tuesday after police investigated an incident. The Warwick campus had been put on lockdown Tuesday morning. According to an alert sent to students and staff, there were reports of an...
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Pawtucket resident calls on leaders to help with uptick in rats

PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WJAR) — A Pawtucket resident is calling on local leaders for help with rats, after dealing with an uptick of them in her neighborhood. Sarah Seelbach said in the last few months, the rat problem has gotten out of control. "A couple of years ago, we saw...

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