WJAR-TV (Cranston, RI)

WJAR is a television station located in Rhode Island and is affiliated with NBC. It is owned and operated by Sinclair Broadcast Group, a major player in the television broadcasting industry. Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is among the largest and most varied broadcasting companies in the United States. Currently, Sinclair manages 163 television stations across 77 markets, subject to pending deals. Their television network reaches about 38.7% of households in the U.S. and includes affiliates of major networks such as FOX, ABC, MyTV, CW, CBS, NBC, Univision, and Azteca.

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#6431

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Church leaders question why man who lit fires around church did not face arson charge

1 day ago | turnto10.com | Temi-Tope Adeleye

A predominantly Black church in North Providence is still processing the sentencing of a man who tried to burn down their church last year. Shiloh Gospel Temple Ministries Pastor Eric Perry said he was in the court Thursday for the sentencing of 36-year-old Kevin Colantonio. "Even me seeing him yesterday. I just couldn't even look at him," said Perry. He was sentenced Thursday for setting multiple fires around Perry's predominantly Black church in North Providence.
Local advocates react to President Trump's travel ban on 12 countries

2 days ago | turnto10.com | Kennedy Buck

(WJAR) — President Donald Trump has signed a new policy preventing people from a dozen countries from entering the U.S.The move is getting a lot of pushback from immigration advocates. Executive director of the New Bridges for Haitian Success said he is disappointed to learn that Haiti is one of many countries listed on the president’s travel ban.
Moses Brown girls lacrosse eyeing third straight title

2 days ago | turnto10.com | Nicole Menner

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Narragansett Beer offers taste of New England in Netflix series 'Sirens'

3 days ago | turnto10.com | Temi-Tope Adeleye

(WJAR) — Narragansett Beer meets Netflix as the local lager makes a special appearance in a series. Vice President of Sales James Crooks told NBC 10 Wednesday that their beer was featured in an episode of Netflix's "Sirens."In the show, a legendary actor gets to enjoy a legendary lager. "We are the beer that Kevin Bacon's character drinks. He's a Rhode Islander in the show so he likes to go 'Quahog-ing' and make his own chowder," said Crooks.
Federal auction listing for historic Warwick Neck Lighthouse causes confusion

3 days ago | turnto10.com | Gabrielle Caracciolo

WARWICK, R.I. (WJAR) — When a federal auction listing for the Warwick Neck Lighthouse was posted online in May, Mayor Frank Picozzi started receiving calls with questions he has not been able to answer. "I was stunned by that," Picozzi said of the listing.
Hegseth moves to rename Navy ship named for gay rights activist Harvey Milk

3 days ago | turnto10.com | Darwin Singleton
Glocester school committee approves budget with staffing cuts

4 days ago | turnto10.com | Leanna Faulk

GLOCESTER, R.I. (WJAR) — The Glocester School Committee voted Tuesday night to approve a new budget that includes more than a dozen job cuts, after the Town Council approved $840,000 less than what the district had requested. Superintendent Dr. Renee Palazzo said the district was left with few options. "This was a very, very difficult process," Palazzo told NBC 10. "We went line by line. We looked at people. We looked at factors.
Fall River hosts Pride month flag raising

4 days ago | turnto10.com | Temi-Tope Adeleye

by TEMI-TOPE ADELEYE, NBC 10 NEWSTue, June 3rd 2025 at 5:52 PMUpdated Tue, June 3rd 2025 at 5:55 PMFall River raised the Pride flag Tuesday afternoon near the Government Center to kick off Pride month this June. (WJAR)(WJAR) — Fall River raised the Pride flag Tuesday afternoon near the Government Center to kick off Pride month this June. The City of Fall River held its annual Fall River Pride Festival on June 1, two days before the flag raising.
Rhode Island signs proclamation, shares plans for Pride month

4 days ago | turnto10.com | Temi-Tope Adeleye

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — Rhode Island locals and leaders gathered at the State House Tuesday for a proclamation signing that recognizes June as Pride Month. Gov. Dan McKee also mentioned that the State House would be lit in rainbow colors Tuesday evening as part of the recognition. "I don't know of a moment where it's more important for us to stand together as a community to support one another, and today we stand with the LGBTQ+ community," said McKee. Speakers included Lt. Gov.
NBC 10 I-Team: ATM skimmer schemer to serve prison time, then be deported

4 days ago | turnto10.com | Brian Crandall

The man known as Mario DeMarco, 30, was sentenced Tuesday to 33 months in prison during a hearing in federal court in Providence. DeMarco’s real name, unknown at the time of his arrest, is now believed to be Marius Lupu of Romania. He is in the U.S. illegally. His lawyer and the federal prosecutor said in court Monday DeMarco will agree to be deported to Romania when he finishes serving his prison time. A photo included in an affidavit shows two men linked to an ATM skimming scam.