Providence RI

(WJAR) — Two fundraisers were held on Sunday for a Johnston teen who is still recovering from severe burns after being electrocuted on the Amtrak line in Providence. It's been more than a month since the accident, and dozens of family members and friends attended the events with bracelets and T-shirts showing their sup

East Providence’s school district projected a $1.3 million deficit for fiscal 2026, with transportation, out-of-district special education placements and utilities among the costs running above budget. The projection emerged as new Superintendent Robert Perry took office and amid vacancies in the district’s finance off

According to the Somerset Fire Department, the crash happened at around 9:25 p.m. when a 14-foot vessel hit a pier at Weaver's Cove and began to sink.

PROVIDENCE – Providence police are investigating a stabbing Saturday afternoon at an apartment on Stewart St. A spokesperson for the police department said a resident reported a disturbance after someone forced their way into the apartment. A physical altercation ensued and the suspect was in possession of a small...

A local motorcycle rider who died from injuries sustained in a crash is being remembered as services are announced. Acushnet Police and Fire Departments responded to the intersection of South Main Street and Jean Street for a report of a motor vehicle versus motorcycle accident on September 24th at approximately 9:15 p

PROVIDENCE – The body of a missing kayaker was pulled from the water in Providence on Sunday morning. Providence police were notified of a report involving a missing person who had been operating a kayak from the Gano Street boat ramp. Officers were later notified that a boater saw...

Whitcomb: Position Papers; Vote, Don’t Whine; Letting Them Fall Apart; AI Emperors. “People do what they can; they were good people,. Tall in my childhood as the school, the steeple. How can I judge without ingratitude?’’. “Because,’’ by James McAuley 1917-1976), Australian poet. Here’s the whole...

This week's "Coastal Connections" explores the town of Johnston. The mayor spoke about the history of the town and current issues and developments, including the housing crisis and the variety of local businesses. "Coastal Connections" also looked at upcoming fall events, such as the Salisbury Farm Corn Maze, Columbus

CRANSTON, R.I. (WJAR) — Former Cranston Mayor Allan Fung announced the passing of his mother. He shared in a social media post Friday that his mother, Tan Ping Fung, had died. "From Hoi Ping in China, to Hong Kong, to living the American dream, she conquered every challenge with...

CENTRAL FALLS, R.I. (WJAR) — Bishop Bruce Lewandowski held a rosary prayer for migrants detained at the Wyatt Detention Center in Central Falls. The group met on Chase Lane before walking together to the detention center on High Street. They prayed the rosary outside on a public sidewalk before...