Providence RI

A scary sight in Foxborough earlier this afternoon after a rollover crash prompted multiple bystanders and off-duty first responders to come to the rescue.

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FALL RIVER – The Massachusetts Department of Transportation has announced that it will be performing ancillary structure inspections on Route 24 northbound and southbound between mile markers 3.0 to 10.9 in Fall River. The work is scheduled to take place Monday, May 18th, through Thursday, May 21st, between 9:00...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — Providence City Council members failed to override Mayor Brett Smiley's veto on a rent stabilization ordinance, keeping the proposal from becoming law. The Council needed 10 votes to override Smiley's veto. Nine councilors voted yes. One councilor voted no. Five councilors did not attend the..

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — The East Providence community came together at Grassy Plains Park to dedicate it's playground to Blake Costa. The 5-year-old died in 2020, after losing his battle to brain cancer. Family and city leaders said the dedication of the playground to Blake will "honor his...

LINCOLN, RI — Detectives with the HIDTA Task Force arrested two men on drug-related charges on May 14, 2026. John Courtemanche, 38, of Johnston, was arrested and charged with possession with the intent to deliver one ounce to one kilogram of a schedule II controlled substance – cocaine and possession with the intent to

CRANSTON, R.I. (WJAR) — The Cranston Police Department's annual Spring Festival returned on Saturday. It was held at Mulligan's Island on New London Avenue. The event included food, music, activities for kids, and police demonstrations. Local vendors put on an artisan market as well. Proceeds from the event go...

Maybe you just got a new bike. Maybe the kids are finally old enough to keep up. Maybe you’re simply not in the mood for a steep climb and want to trade the trailhead for the open path. Whatever brought you here, this rail trail in Rhode Island is worth your attention - 19 miles […]

ATTLEBORO, Mass. (WPRI) — A suspicious fire at an Attleboro car dealership is under investigation. Just after 12 a.m. Saturday, crews were called to 957 Washington Street for a report of a dumpster fire. When they arrived on scene, there were two vehicles fully engulfed in flames. Crews took about 10 minutes to put out

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — Dari Bee Ice Cream celebrated its grand reopening Saturday after it was closed for several months to undergo renovations. The Riverside ice cream shop has been open since 1960 and was recently purchased by new owners. They held a ribbon cutting ceremony alongside East...