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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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Parents call for pedestrian safety after son, 6, injured by bicyclist at Scituate Art Fest
by DEVIN BATES, NBC 10 NEWS Sun, October 11, 2026 at 11:04 PM Carissa and Adam Lee told NBC 10 a bicyclist they believe was a teenager hit their son in the crowd and left the scene. Their son is now in a full-leg cast. He was also treated for a cut to his forehead. (Lee Family) SCITUATE, R.I. (WJAR) — A day at the Scituate Art Festival ended with a trip to the emergency room for a local family after a bicyclist struck their 6-year-old son, breaking his leg.
Car catches fire at Pawtucket gas station
Sun, October 11, 2026 at 10:39 PM Updated Sun, October 11, 2026 at 10:40 PM PATRICK PAWTUCKET CAR FIRE_0001_frame_0.jpeg PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WJAR) — Fire crews put out flames coming from a vehicle at the Shell gas station on Cedar St. in Pawtucket Sunday night. PATRICK PAWTUCKET CAR FIRE_0001_frame_0 (2).jpeg After firefighters were able to get the fire under control, serious damage to the car became apparent. The blaze did not spread to any of the other pumps.
Large police presence near Columbus Festival in Providence
Sun, October 11, 2026 at 10:36 PM Providence police presence on Atwells Ave. in Providence around 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 11, 2026. (WJAR) PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — Several police cruisers were seen on Atwells Avenue Sunday evening near the Columbus Festival. An NBC 10 crew at the scene saw several cruisers around 7:30 p.m. Providence police presence on Atwells Ave. in Providence around 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 11, 2026. (WJAR) The reason for the police presence was not immediately clear.
84-year-old woman dies after her car falls from parking garage
Sun, October 11, 2026 at 9:22 PM An elderly woman died after her car fell from a high-rise parking garage in Hawaii. (Google Maps) HONOLULU (WKRC) — An elderly woman died after her car fell from a high-rise parking garage in Hawaii, reports HNN. The Honolulu Police Department said it was called to Bishop Street downtown around 2:30 p.m. Friday.
Providence Journal will not publish and deliver print edition on select holidays
The Providence Journal announced that they will not publish and deliver a print edition of the newspaper on select holidays beginning Oct. 12. They will continue to publish their eNewspaper every day, including holidays. Any person subscribed to the print edition automatically has digital access to the eNewspaper. For more information, visit the Providence Journal's website.
Fernando Mendoza makes NFL debut in Raiders' blowout loss to Patriots
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Fernando Mendoza made his NFL debut under unceremonious circumstances on Sunday. The top pick in this year's NFL draft took over at quarterback for the Las Vegas Raiders in the fourth quarter of a 45-17 loss to the New England Patriots.
Hundreds gather in Bermuda to honor victims of air ambulance crash
Hundreds gather in Bermuda to honor victims of air ambulance crash Sun, October 11, 2026 at 7:26 PM Image from a vigil in Bermuda honoring the victims of the air ambulance crash killing all passangers and crew on Oct. 3, 2026 off the Coast of Nantucket, Mass. (Bermuda Broadcasting Company) (WJAR) — More than 300 people gathered in Bermuda Saturday evening for a prayer vigil honoring the six people lost in an air ambulance crash near Nantucket, Massachusetts, according to The Royal Gazette.
Coventry family dog attacked, asking community for help
COVENTRY, R.I. (WJAR) — A Coventry family is asking for help identifying a man and his dog after their dog, Oreo, was fatally injured in an attack during a walk last weekend. Henry Brown said he and Oreo took the same afternoon walk each day. Last Sunday, Brown said they stopped near a group of bushes when a man walking in the opposite direction approached with a dog Brown described as looking like a pit bull. Brown said the dog was not on a leash and attacked Oreo, leaving him seriously injured.
'Saturday Night Live' spoof targets Kevin O'Leary's Utah data center proposal
Sun, October 11, 2026 at 5:39 PM Kevin O'Leary (Photo by Kent Nishimura/Getty Images, file) SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — Kevin O’Leary responded to “Saturday Night Live’s” parody of his plans to build a massive data center in Box Elder County. James Austin Johnson portrayed Mr. Wonderful during the show’s “Weekend Update” segment. “Is it going to take up precious water? Absolutely. Is it going to provide a necessary service? Who's to say?