1+ day, 3+ hour ago  (114+ words) House on Branch Avenue damaged by fire on July 12, 2026. (Rachel Carpenter/WPRI-TV) PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — The American Red Cross is helping three people after a fire at their Branch Avenue home on Sunday. Safety Operations Battalion Chief Kenneth Boocock told 12 News…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (98+ words) Cleveland Street bathroom fire on June 23, 2026. (Courtesy: New Bedford FD) NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WPRI) — Crews were able to prevent a bathroom fire from spreading to the rest of a New Bedford house on Tuesday night. Firefighters responding to the multi-family…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (538+ words) PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Six and a half years after the state took over Providence schools, Gov. Dan McKee says control should return to the city. McKee spokesperson Olivia DaRocha said Monday the decision comes after the governor is pleased that there…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (15+ words) North Main advocates speak out after hit-and-run sends pedestrian to the hospital WPRI.com...