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East Providence Fire Chief announces retirement after 33 years
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — After nearly 33 years of service at the East Providence Fire Department, Chief Oscar Elmasian has announced his retirement. As chief, Elmasian secured a $215,000 fire prevention grant which aims at advancing education initiatives and gain new equipment for the department. Elmasian also held a number of certifications, and has […] → Read More
Ruby Tuesday restaurant in Attleboro abruptly closes
Another local Ruby Tuesday restaurant has closed, apparently for good. → Read More
1 dead, 2 seriously injured in North Attleboro stabbing
The DA’s office said the incident occurred at a home on Birch Road just before 9 p.m. Thursday evening. → Read More
Providence business damaged after car rams into building
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — A local business was damaged after a car rammed into it Monday night. The incident happened at Bob’s A&A Auto Parts on Huntington Avenue, right off Route 10 near the Cranston city line. The building has been deemed unsafe by a business inspector. Owner of the business, Amado Velasquez, said he […] → Read More
Cranston fire under investigation
CRANSTON, R.I. (WPRI) — Fire crews responded to a fire in Cranston early Friday morning. It happened around 3 a.m. on Cranston Street. Officials said a mobile camper located at the back of the property caught on fire. The flames had mostly burnt out by the time fire crews arrived on scene. No one was home at the time of the incident and there were no injuries. → Read More
Police investigating Providence home invasion
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — A home invasion that took place in the Silver Lake section of the capital city is under investigation. Police confirmed that a home invasion took place early Tuesday morning. Eyewitness News crews saw a large police presence on Cleveland Street, off Laurel Hill Avenue, just after 5 a.m. It’s unclear if […] → Read More
Car crashes into tree in Pawtucket
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WPRI) — Police are investigating in Pawtucket after a vehicle crashed into a tree. The crash happened at the intersection of Power Road and Owen Street when a vehicle ran off the road around 12:30 a.m. Monday. The vehicle sustained severe damage. It’s windshield was damaged and the front portion of the car […] → Read More
Providence to host 43rd annual PrideFest
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — The capital city is gearing up for the annual Rhode Island Pride celebration this weekend. Festivities will kick off Friday night with downtown bars and restaurants holding different events. One of the marquis events is PrideFest. It’s being held on Saturday afternoon from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. More than 200 […] → Read More
One taken to hospital after Providence shooting
The shooting happened around 11:30 p.m. on Sackett Street, near Broad Street. → Read More
Fire destroys pickup truck in Cumberland
The fire broke out at an auto body yard on Ryan Avenue around 5 a.m. Tuesday. → Read More
Cranston bear sighting prompts school lockdown
Hope Highlands Middle School has been placed on lockdown due to a bear sighting nearby. → Read More
Red Cross assisting families after Providence fire
The Providence fire chief said it took crews less than 30 minutes to control the fire. → Read More
Man shot by bow and arrow in Providence
The victim told police he was talking to a friend in a parking lot off Hartford Avenue when he was hit. → Read More
Crews on scene of hazmat situation in Attleboro
The incident caused streets to be closed down from Maple Street to Pearl Street. → Read More
Police investigate shooting near Providence-Cranston line
A large police presence was seen outside of the Zona Nightclub nightclub on Niantic Avenue overnight. → Read More
Police searching for Warwick liquor store burglary suspects
Surveillance video shows two suspects breaking through the glass front door of Haxton's Liquors on Bald Hill Road on Sunday. → Read More
DMV's online, AAA services will be offline this weekend
The agency will be connecting to an interstate license and identification verification system. → Read More
Local animal control director traveling to Ukraine for rescue effort
The Chernobyl disaster happened back in 1986 but the country is still feeling its effects. → Read More
Several rescued from Bourne apartment building fire
The fire is said to have started on the first floor before moving to the second floor. → Read More
State Police respond to rollover, then second incident with fire truck
Police responded to reports of two vehicles allegedly racing, which led to one rolling over early Tuesday morning. → Read More