Rhode Island leaders kick off 'Attendance Matters' campaign ahead of school year

(WJAR) — Rhode Island leaders are kicking another “Attendance Matters” campaign ahead of the new school year. On Monday, Gov. Dan McKee and Education Commissioner Angelica Infante-Green will highlight the progress Rhode Island is making in reducing chronic …

Rhode Island officials prepare for primary elections in September

(WJAR) — Rhode Island's Secretary of State and other top election officials discussed election security and other important information for voters during a media event Monday morning. "Unfortunately, we continue to face disinformation and …

Tractor-trailer spills massive amount of squid into Rhode Island intersection

Local News Shutterstock By Elizabeth Mehler August 17, 2026 | 2:54 PM 1 minute to read Share Close Send this article to your social connections. Share Send this article to your social connections. A tractor-trailer rollover spilled thousands of pounds of …

Stranded marine mammal sparks dramatic rescue on Rhode Island beach

NARRAGANSETT, R.I. (WJAR) — A day at the beach turned into a desperate wildlife rescue in Rhode Island when a marine mammal became stranded in shallow water — and one beachgoer decided not to stand by and watch. Video captured the moment Stephen …

Rhode Island squid spill leaves a slimy mess, shuts down road for hours

(WJAR) — Talk about a slippery situation. Thousands of pounds of squid spilled from a tractor-trailer onto a Rhode Island roadway Sunday, leaving behind a massive mess that forced officials to shut the road for more than seven hours. The tractor-trailer …

Northern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce launches business podcast

LINCOLN – The Northern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce has launched a new podcast Monday featuring conversations with local business leaders, entrepreneurs and community figures. The series, “Work & Wonder,” is hosted by chamber staff members Lauren …

Active-shooter scare locks down Rhode Island hospital; police find no gunman

SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WJAR) — A Rhode Island hospital lockdown ended Monday afternoon after police determined reports of an active shooter were unfounded — another false alarm in a country where the threat of mass gun violence can bring a hospital to a …

Is 2026 the year of the crossover voter in Rhode Island? What the data says.

Lifelong Republican Joe Paglia recently disaffiliated from the GOP for the first time in his life. His views haven’t changed. But the Narragansett resident and small business owner sees the registration change, which lets him vote in local and state …

Over a thousand pounds of squid spill onto road in Rhode Island

A tractor-trailer carrying thousands of pounds of squid spilled onto a roadway that had to be closed for over seven hours on Sunday according to NBC affiliate WJAR. WJAR WJAR The tractor-trailer tipped over at the intersection of Point Judith and Galilee …

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