Autistic man found safe near Somerset after nearly two-hour search
SOMERSET, Mass. (WJAR) — Several law enforcement agencies converged near I-195 in Somerset to search for a 44-year-old autistic man. The Massachusetts State Police responded to the wooded area along the eastbound side of the highway near Brayton Point and the Braga Bridge around 1:41 p.m. to search for the man.
Brown, other universities sued over alleged tuition inflation through early decision applications
On Friday, a group of three students and a recent graduate filed a class action lawsuit against 32 colleges and universities, including Brown, accusing them of inflating the cost of attendance through early decision admissions in violation of antitrust laws. None of the plaintiffs are known to be directly affiliated...
Residents of Saint Elizabeth Apartments manage with one elevator as repairs are underway
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — Saint Elizabeth Apartments, a senior living facility in Providence, has been operating for months with one working elevator. However, a spokesperson with the apartments said they will be getting the part needed to fix the second soon. Saint Elizabeth Apartments on Westminster Street is an...
Attleboro Fire Department responds to ‘flash explosion’
Firefighters responded to an unusual call Thursday morning after there were reports of an explosion on County Street in Attleboro.
Ten Rhode Island Stereotypes That Must Be Dispelled Immediately
Here are ten common stereotypes about Rhode Island that must be dispelled immediately, along with explanations to set the record straight:. 1. Rhode Islanders Only Complain but Are Proud of Their State. While Rhode Islanders are known for their grumbling, it’s not just for the sake of complaining. There’s a...
Five-year-old injured after being struck by vehicle
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — A five-year-old boy was injured after being struck by a vehicle Friday evening. According to a city spokesperson, Providence police were called to Roger Williams Park for a report of a pedestrian struck. When they arrived on scene, officers learned that a five-year-old boy ran between two...
Funny Phrases You’ll Hear Only in Rhode Island
Rhode Island is known for its distinctive culture, and the language spoken here is no exception. Whether it’s food, locations, or just a fun way of speaking, Rhode Islanders have their own way of making everyday things sound unique. Here are some funny and iconic phrases you’ll hear only...
Late night fire at East Providence restaurant under investigation
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — A fire late Saturday night at a restaurant in East Providence is under investigation. According to East Providence Battalion Fire Chief Joseph Crowshaw, crews were called to Asian Taste on Taunton Ave. just after 11:30 p.m. for a report of fire coming from the building. When crews...
Heat returns this week across Southern New England
Heat and humidity return starting on Sunday across Southern New England. Winds will turn out of the south and southwest on Sunday and Monday, pushing in a warmer and more humid airmass. High temperatures on Sunday will reach the mid-to-upper 80s inland away from the immediate south coast. It heats...
100-year-old RI D-Day veteran honored with award
Richard Fazzio, who was 19 and serving in the Navy during the first wave of the D-Day invasion, received the Bob Dole World War II Leadership Award.
