Westerly, RI

WESTERLY, R.I. (WJAR) — A driver was pulled from a car that rolled over in Westerly on Wednesday afternoon. Crews responded to Atlantic Avenue around 4:30 p.m. where they discovered a car rolled over near a pond. Fire officials said crews from Misquamicut and Westerly removed the driver from...

CONNECTICUT, USA — Connecticut's drought continues to worsen as the summer season presses on. Eastern parts of Windham and New London counties have been upgraded to extreme drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor as of Thursday morning. The area makes up about 13% of the state. But the rest of Connecticut is also experiencing a moderate or severe drought, depending on the location.

Ashley Erling brings us “Eye on RI” featuring local events and attractions!. Washington County Fair- The Fair is RI’s largest agricultural event. Admission includes access to all daily concerts, special acts and events, the giant midway and kiddy land area (all ride tickets & games separate), agricultural events/shows, exhibits/displays, tractor and horse pulls, farm museum, and much more! At the Main Stage pine grove you can relax and enjoy some of music’s hottest acts…one of the biggest draws to the Fair is today’s Country Music Stars! Bring the entire family for five full days of FUN!

Norwich― Police have issued a Silver Alert for a 12-year-old boy missing since Wednesday. Blake Sanborn is described as white with brown hair, blue eyes, 5 feet tall and 100 pounds. Anyone with information about his location is asked to call police at 860-886-5561.

SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. — A University of Rhode Island student answered an ad on Facebook Marketplace for an apartment in Wakefield and was cheated out of $1,800. The person claiming to be the landlord said he was always traveling and wouldn’t be able to show the student the apartment before moving into it.

Connecticut State Police Det. Michael O’Hara is on desk duty with his police powers suspended amid an active investigation. A state police spokesman said O’Hara has been assigned to the Bureau of Special Investigations since 2018. The detective was suspended Monday. O’Hara, of Pawcatuck, was an officer with...

RICHMOND, R.I. (WJAR) — The Washington County Fair kicked off on Wednesday morning, featuring rides, entertainment, truck pulls and more. The fair will run through Sunday with the fair gates opening at 8 a.m. According to the fair's website, the rides will open at 12 p.m. The fair was...

The designation comes after the state has experienced a lack of rainfall for the last couple of months. The rest of the counties in Connecticut remain under the stage two designation.

New London residents cool off at the Whale Tail fountain on Parade Plaza Thursday, August 18, 2022. “It’s finally cool enough to leave the house,” said Miguel Ramos as he watched his girlfriend’s granddaughter Adalyn Silva Torres, 7, play in the water. Nearby Liz Garcia watched as her son Jerome Pittman, 7, ran through the water giggling. “It was his idea to come here today,” she said.

Overwhelmed ferries, an overcrowded beach and dance floor, people jumping fences and multiple skirmishes were detailed in a report submitted to the New Shoreham Town Council describing the events leading up to a fight on the Block Island Ferry that resulted in a huge police presence and multiple arrests.  The reports from the...

Charlie Donadio, the president and owner of Rhode Island Fast Ferry, is making a “Mayday” call for help, but his vessels need employees, not a rescue. “We have immediate openings,” Donadio said. “We are looking for anybody with experience in boating, sailing, offshore fishing, or any type of maritime experience. This is a great opportunity for retirees, or for anybody who just likes working on the water.”

NARRAGANSETT, R.I. — Dr. David Chronley, a local pediatrician for more than 44 years, has long been an outlier who has challenged care in the health system as well as colleagues in ways not always appreciated, but he survived the test of time. An independent thinker with a sometimes...

PLAINFIELD — The town is envisioning a $2 million phased upgrade to a popular municipal park that calls for the addition of several new recreational amenities including ball courts, permanent bathrooms and a splashpad. The proposed burnishing of Lions Park would be paid for with a combination of state...

Authorities issued a Silver Alert for a 17-year-old Connecticut girl who was reported missing. New London County resident Sedona Lathrop, of Oakdale, went missing on Wednesday, Aug. 17, the Montville Police Department reported. She is described as being 5-foot-4 and 115 pounds, with blonde hair and hazel eyes, police said.

Kids 18 and under can visit the Mashantucket Pequot Museum in Ledyard for free with an adult who is a resident of Connecticut. It runs through Sept. 5.

NORWICH, Conn. (WTNH) – Norwich police said they responded to a shoot-out in the late hours of Tuesday evening. Just after 9:30 p.m., officers responded to several 911 calls reporting shots fired in the area of Boswell Avenue. The callers stated that multiple vehicles were involved and sped away once the shots had cleared. Once […]

Miguel G. Silva and Michael Carvalho, two of the seven suspects arrested following the ferry incident on Aug. 8, both pleaded not guilty to a disorderly conduct charge.

New London ― With just a week to spare before the return of students to Connecticut College, the finishing touches are being put on the downtown’s newest historic rehabilitation project. On Thursday night, college and city officials gathered with a crowd of more than 100 people at 223...

Labor Day weekend marks the unofficial end of summer, as well as the conclusion of the Ocean State’s music festival season. But before the festivities come to a close, there's one last party: the Rhythm & Roots Festival at Ninigret Park in Charlestown. This year’s edition, which runs Sept....

PLAINFIELD — A local man was charged Wednesday evening with breaking into and stealing from a Moosup pizza restaurant last year, according to the Plainfield Police Department. Michael Moon, 51, was charged with first-degree burglary, first-degree criminal mischief and third-degree larceny. His bond was set at $75,000 and Moon...