Barrington World War II veteran passes away at 101 years old
World War II veteran Will Barbeau, who took a trip to the nation's capital on a Rhode Island Honor Flight last year, has died.
Alleged Fraudster Loffredo Borrowed from Nearly All of an Employee’s Life Savings Claiming It...
Alleged Fraudster Loffredo Borrowed from Nearly All of an Employee's Life Savings Claiming It Was for a Sick Child. For decades, a man named Billy worked at Campanella’s restaurant in Cranston. He did everything from maintaining the restaurant's exterior to cleaning the floors, and he served as a prep cook in the kitch
Motorcyclist dies after crash in Cranston
CRANSTON, R.I. (WJAR) — A motorcyclist has died after a crash in Cranston Monday night. Police said the crash happened on Niantic Avenue. It is unclear what caused the crash. The crash is under investigation.
Parts Of Rhode Island Under A Heat Advisory Today And Tomorrow
Parts of Rhode Island will be under a Heat Advisory today and tomorrow with heat index values of up to 96-degrees. The National Weather Service has issued the advisories due in part to the unusual mid-May heat. The temperatures will be cooler along the coastline thanks to a southwesterly wind.
Juvenile in custody after injuring person in stabbing incident in Attleboro
(WJAR) — A person was injured following a stabbing incident in Attleboro on Monday. The Attleboro Police Department is describing this as a Family Domestic incident on James Street. Police say a juvenile is in custody and being charged with assault and battery by means of a dangerous weapon.
Large police presence in Attleboro
ATTLEBORO, Mass. (WJAR) — A large police presence was seen in an Attleboro neighborhood Monday night. Police officers were seen blocking off James Street. Crime scene tape was placed along the street. NBC 10 has reached out for more information.
RI delegation to discuss bill that will tax major oil companies
Rhode Island's delegation is pushing for relief at the pump as prices continue to climb during the conflict with Iran.
New England faces first heat advisory of 2026
The first heat advisory of 2026 has been issued for parts of Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut from Tuesday morning until Wednesday evening.
NEWMOA warns of ‘significant disposal capacity’ loss in the Northeast
The eight Northeast states that are members of the Northeast Waste Management Officials’ Association reported disposing of an estimated 33.56 million tons of waste in 2024. About 23% went to landfills that could close within less than five years. An additional 12 millions tons of waste was exported out...
The best Rhode Island high schools for athletes? According to one study, these are...
Given its status as the smallest state in the country, it’s easy for Rhode Island to get lost in the shuffle, especially when you’re talking about sports. A deeper look, however, proves that the Ocean State is right up there with surrounding states when it comes to producing elite athletes. Between Olympians like Ellis

















