Flames engulf pickup truck in Attleboro
ATTLEBORO, Mass. (WJAR) — Attleboro fire officials said a large vehicle fire was quickly extinguished on Monday. According to the Attleboro Fire Department, firefighters responded to 5 Bishop Ave. for a report of a vehicle fire with multiple explosions near a home. Fire officials said a construction pickup truck...
R.I. Lawmakers Send Grocery Restrictive Covenant Bill to Governor’s Desk
A bill prohibiting restrictive covenants that block properties from being used as grocery stores is now headed to Gov. Dan McKee’s desk. Senators Melissa Murray, D-Woonsocket, and Brian Thompson, D-Woonsocket, reintroduced S2644, which prohibits restrictive covenants on retail properties where fresh food is regularly s
Warwick man wins $500K lottery prize, $756K Wild Money jackpot unclaimed
A Warwick man won a $500,000 lottery prize playing the Ocean State Riches Instant Game.
Police ID 18-year-old found dead at Cumberland home
Officials said her death is considered suspicious.
Moses Brown, Westerly, Smithfield, Lincoln capture girls lacrosse state titles
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) – Championship weekend concluded at Stevenson-Pincince Field with four more lacrosse programs earning state titles. In Division I, Moses Brown girls lacrosse cruised past East Greenwich, 20-4, to earn their fourth-straight state title. “It is just an absolute honor,” Moses Brown senior Ashley Br
Crews respond to motorcycle crash on Transit Street in Woonsocket
(WJAR) — The Woonsocket Police Department responded to an early-morning motorcycle crash on Monday. The department responded to Transit Street for the crash. An NBC 10 news crew observed a motorcycle laying down on the curb near a house. Multiple officers were seen investigating the scene. This story will...
Known for murder and intrigue, this Providence carriage house is on the market for...
With a hayloft and a creepy back story, the Barnaby Castle Carriage House will appeal to those who want something unique. One of Providence’s most notorious properties is on the market for $2.5 million. Jerothmul Bowers “J.B.” Barnaby was a Providence magnate who established J.B. Barnaby & Co. clothing...
Crews set-up Providence Fan Zone ahead of World Cup
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — Crews in Providence were seen setting up the city's Fan Zone on Sunday. The area is being put together at Station Park to give soccer fans in the Ocean State a place to partake in World Cup festivities. Providence is also the host city to...
Cape Verde holds World Cup send off in RI
The Cape Verde national team held their World Cup send off at Centreville Bank Stadium this afternoon.
Day of Portugal celebrated in Providence
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — Providence celebrated Portuguese heritage Sunday with the city's Day of Portugal. The event is celebrated every second Saturday and Sunday in June. The festival also welcomes visitors in with traditional Portuguese food and folklore. Providence has been hosting the event and its parade since 1
