WJAR-TV (Cranston, RI)
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WJAR is a RI based station and a NBC Television affiliate owned and operated by Sinclair Broadcast Group. Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is one of the largest and most diversified television broadcasting companies in the country today. Sinclair owns and operates, programs or provides sales services to 163 television stations in 77 markets, after pending transactions. Sinclair's television group reaches approximately 38.7% of US television households and includes FOX, ABC, MyTV, CW, CBS, NBC, Univision and Azteca affiliates. Source
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| Scope | Local |
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| Language | English |
| Country | United States of America |
| Media Market | Providence-New Bedford |
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| Broadcast Affiliation | NBC |
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Search ArticlesPope Leo XIV admitted to hospital for surgery to remove lung nodule
by ALEXX ALTMAN-DEVILBISS | The National News Desk Tue, October 13, 2026 at 8:25 AM The statue of late Pope John Paul II is pictured at the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia) ROME (TNND) — Pope Leo XIV was admitted to the hospital on Tuesday for surgery to remove a lung nodule. Doctors will determine whether the nodule is malignant and whether he needs further treatment.
Jury selection beginning in Buffalo Tops supermarket shooting federal trial
Tue, October 13, 2026 at 8:08 AM Updated Tue, October 13, 2026 at 8:31 AM FILE - Payton Gendron, center, listens as he is sentenced to life in prison without parole for domestic terrorism motivated by hate and each of the 10 counts of first-degree murder, in an Erie County courtroom Feb 15, 2023. (Derek Gee/The Buffalo News via AP, Pool, File) BUFFALO, N.Y. (WHAM) — Jury selection will begin Tuesday in the federal trial of convicted mass shooter Payton Gendron.
Trump calls Ilhan Omar 'totally crooked,' says he had 'nothing to do' with raid on home
“Well, I understand they’re looking at her very carefully,” Trump told reporters before leaving the White House for a rally in Ohio. “I’ve always found her to be totally crooked personally, but that has nothing to do with me.” “I think she’s a terrible person, but that’s really up to the DOJ,” he continued.
Newport to meet with Coastal Resource Management Council to discuss cliff walk repairs
Newport is meeting with the Coastal Resource Management Council on repairs to the iconic cliff walk. If the city gets approval for funding, it will send out a formal request for bids. • ALSO READ: Collapsed section of Newport Cliff Walk to remain closed for 2026 summer season The section of the cliff walk near Salve Regina has been fenced off since a collapse in March 2022.
Stop & Shop website, app down as parent company addresses cybersecurity incident
Mon, October 12, 2026 at 11:02 PM Stop & Shop at 815 U.S. Route 6 in Somerset. (WJAR) (WJAR) — Stop & Shop’s parent company, Ahold Delhaize, says it is responding to a cybersecurity incident affecting its network. “Our teams are taking steps to assess and mitigate the issue. This includes taking some systems offline to help protect them,” the company said in a statement. Stop & Shop’s website and app were unavailable Monday night.
Two-car crash damages vehicles on Douglas Pike in Smithfield
Mon, October 12, 2026 at 10:57 PM Scene of the two-car crash on Douglas Pike in Smithfield on Oct. 12, 2026. (WJAR) SMITHFIELD, R.I. (WJAR) — Police responded to a two-car crash at 945 Douglas Pike in Smithfield around 9:30 p.m. Monday. Scene of the two-car crash on Douglas Pike in Smithfield on Oct. 12, 2026. (WJAR) Video from the scene showed extensive damage to both vehicles. Police have not released information about the cause of the crash or whether anyone was injured.
Police respond to crash near Providence Place mall
Mon, October 12, 2026 at 10:53 PM Police respond to crash near Providence Place mall around 8:30 p.m. on Oct. 12, 2026. (WJAR) PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — Police responded to a crash at Finance Way and Francis Street near Providence Place mall at around 8:30 p.m. Monday night. NBC 10 has reached out to Providence police for information about the vehicles involved and whether anyone was injured. Police respond to crash near Providence Place mall around 8:30 p.m. on Oct. 12, 2026.
Family remembers New Hampshire man found dead aboard boat after leaving Block Island
by LEANNA FAULK, NBC 10 NEWS Mon, October 12, 2026 at 10:32 PM Photo of Gary Jacobs, 75, who passed away on his vessel out at sea after leaving Block Island on Friday, Oct. 9, 2026. (Nathan Jacobs) (WJAR) — The family of a 75-year-old New Hampshire man found dead aboard his boat off the coast of Virginia Beach is speaking exclusively with NBC 10 about his life and love for adventure.
Dems push Medicare for All as Republicans, including Sen. Cruz, slam single-payer plan
WASHINGTON (TNND) — From New York to Michigan, Medicare-for-all has become a major campaign issue this election cycle, drawing sharp opposition from many Republicans who argue a single-payer, government-run health care system would be too costly and disruptive. With the November midterms approaching, Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, recently criticized Democratic-led states and candidates who have proposed Medicare-for-all or other single-payer systems.
VIDEO: Investigation underway after shots fired at KBAK/KBFX studio in California
by BAKERSFIELD STAFF | KBAK/KBFX Mon, October 12, 2026 at 9:52 PM An investigation is underway with Bakersfield police after shots were fired at the KBAK/KBFX studio Friday night. PHOTO: KBAK/KBFX BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — An investigation is underway with Bakersfield police after shots were fired at the KBAK/KBFX studio Friday night. The shooting happened on Friday, October 9, 2026, at around 10 p.m. at the studio in Bakersfield.