Police report says Providence home invasion suspects pretended to be police
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — An investigation is ongoing in Providence after two people were injured after a home invasion on Saturday. Police responded to a home on Plainfield Street for a report of a home invasion. According to the police report, the victim said the suspects, who were all...
Providence man arrested on two bench warrants for drug charges
Rhode Island State Police arrested Angel Merced, 50, of Providence at 11:00 PM on March 30, 2026, following a traffic stop on Cranston Street. Merced was wanted on two Sixth Division District Court bench warrants related to prior controlled substance possession charges from both the Providence Police Department and...
⚠️ Attleboro updates residents on city cybersecurity incident
The City of Attleboro has shared an update on the cybersecurity incident that affected some of its systems. The issue was first detected in November, when suspicious network activity was found. Affected systems were taken offline, and cybersecurity experts were brought in to investigate.
Bravo Drops Sneak Peek of ‘The Real Housewives of Rhode Island’
Across The Ocean State, reality TV fans are looking forward to the debut of The Real Housewives of Rhode Island. With the premiere of the reality show only days away, Bravo has dropped a sneak peek for the upcoming series, which reveals stunning aerials highlighting the state's beauty from Providence to Jamestown.
CVS Health to open nearly 20 ‘pharmacy-only’ stores this year
Woonsocket-based CVS Health unveiled the first of nearly 20 pharmacy-only stores that will open this year.
Police: Swansea school bus driver urinated while students were on board
The Swansea Police Department is investigating after a 71-year-old school bus driver reportedly urinated inside the bus with students on board.
Man accused of attacking person with axe in Providence
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — A man was taken into custody after being accused of attacking a person with an axe in Providence Monday. Police said they responded to a report of a felony assault on Smith Street. NBC 10 saw a police cruiser outside of St. Patrick Academy. Officers...
Providence mayor calls for removal of Iryna Zarutska mural, says intent is ‘divisive,’ ‘misguided’
Providence Mayor Brett Smiley is calling for the removal of a mural honoring Iryna Zarutska, the Ukrainian woman allegedly murdered on a Charlotte train.
Rally held in support of Capron Park Zoo ahead of possible closure
ATTLEBORO, Mass. (WJAR) — A rally in support of keeping the Capron Park Zoo in Attleboro open was held outside the facility Sunday. Those who came out said they're protesting the mayor's proposed plan to remove the animals and convert it into a wildlife rehab and nature center,. It's...
Central Falls celebrates the opening of its new high school
(WJAR) — The Central Falls community will celebrate its new high school on Monday. This comes about 100 years after the original high school opened. Stakeholders will participate in a ribbon-cutting ceremony. It’s being described as a state-of-the-art facility and expected to serve generations of students. This...

















