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11 displaced by Fall River apartment fire

WPRI 12 Fall River • 311d ago

11 displaced by Fall River apartment fire

WPRI 12 Fall River • 311d ago

24-year-old sentenced to House of Correction for repeated incidents of graffiti in Freetown and Fall River

Fall River Reporter • 3d ago

24-year-old sentenced to House of Correction for repeated incidents of graffiti in Freetown and Fall River

Fall River Reporter • 3d ago

Man hit, killed by 2 cars in North Kingstown

WPRI 12 Fall River • 4d ago

Man hit, killed by 2 cars in North Kingstown

WPRI 12 Fall River • 4d ago

Fall River TIF Board approves tax agreements for three housing projects that will bring over 200 new units

Fall River Reporter • 4d ago

Fall River TIF Board approves tax agreements for three housing projects that will bring over 200 new units

Fall River Reporter • 4d ago

Fall River police searching for missing 77-year-old man

WPRI 12 Fall River • 6d ago

Fall River police searching for missing 77-year-old man

WPRI 12 Fall River • 6d ago

WPRI

11 displaced by Fall River apartment fire

311d ago

WPRI

11 displaced by Fall River apartment fire

311d ago

FRR

24-year-old sentenced to House of Correction for repeated incidents of graffiti in Freetown and Fall River

3d ago

FRR

24-year-old sentenced to House of Correction for repeated incidents of graffiti in Freetown and Fall River

3d ago

WPRI

Man hit, killed by 2 cars in North Kingstown

4d ago

WPRI

Man hit, killed by 2 cars in North Kingstown

4d ago

FRR

Fall River TIF Board approves tax agreements for three housing projects that will bring over 200 new units

4d ago

FRR

Fall River TIF Board approves tax agreements for three housing projects that will bring over 200 new units

4d ago

WPRI

Fall River police searching for missing 77-year-old man

6d ago

WPRI

Fall River police searching for missing 77-year-old man

6d ago

WPRI

Jurors shown graphic photos of crime scene in Matthew Farwell murder trial

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WPRI

Jurors shown graphic photos of crime scene in Matthew Farwell murder trial

5d ago

FRR

New Bedford animal cruelty suspect held on bail, victim up for adoption in Fall River

5d ago

FRR

New Bedford animal cruelty suspect held on bail, victim up for adoption in Fall River

5d ago

WPRI

Fall River looking for donated tree for the holiday season

6d ago

WPRI

Fall River looking for donated tree for the holiday season

6d ago

WPRI

Jurors hear explicit messages in Matthew Farwell murder trial

2d ago

WPRI

Jurors hear explicit messages in Matthew Farwell murder trial

2d ago

Fall River diocese takes part in 2026 Procession and Mass for Peace - Fall River Herald News

5d ago

Fall River diocese takes part in 2026 Procession and Mass for Peace - Fall River Herald News

5d ago

WPRI

Fresh off final TV debate, Gov. Healey makes pitch to South Coast voters

2d ago

WPRI

Fresh off final TV debate, Gov. Healey makes pitch to South Coast voters

2d ago

WPRI

Man arrested after high-speed chase through multiple RI towns

2d ago

WPRI

Man arrested after high-speed chase through multiple RI towns

2d ago

FRR

Prestige Media files $50,000 deal to buy WSAR from Bristol County Broadcasting

5d ago

FRR

Prestige Media files $50,000 deal to buy WSAR from Bristol County Broadcasting

5d ago

CBS

Take a look inside a Fall River luxury linen company with customers across the world - CBS News

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CBS

Take a look inside a Fall River luxury linen company with customers across the world - CBS News

3d ago

WPRI

Environmental officers fine fishermen caught with 70+ undersized fish

4d ago

WPRI

Environmental officers fine fishermen caught with 70+ undersized fish

4d ago

FRR

Massachusetts State Police, Fall River Police arrest 2 after large quantity of firearms, 3D-printed components, accessories seized

5d ago

FRR

Massachusetts State Police, Fall River Police arrest 2 after large quantity of firearms, 3D-printed components, accessories seized

5d ago

Forty Fall River firefighters were honored Friday night for their actions during the deadly Gabriel House fire that killed 10 people in the summer of 2025. - Facebook

2d ago

Forty Fall River firefighters were honored Friday night for their actions during the deadly Gabriel House fire that killed 10 people in the summer of 2025. - Facebook

2d ago

Fall River mill building purchased by local family-owned business - WJAR

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Fall River mill building purchased by local family-owned business - WJAR

3d ago

Fall River area Herald News photos of the week - Fall River Herald News

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Fall River area Herald News photos of the week - Fall River Herald News

20h ago

Portugal scores triple win at World Cruise Awards. Here's what they won - Fall River Herald News

5d ago

Portugal scores triple win at World Cruise Awards. Here's what they won - Fall River Herald News

5d ago

FRR

Two arrested by Fall River and Somerset Police avoid prison time after pleading guilty to drug possession with intent to distribute

5d ago

FRR

Two arrested by Fall River and Somerset Police avoid prison time after pleading guilty to drug possession with intent to distribute

5d ago

WPRI

Massachusetts trooper dishonorably discharged following off-duty incident

4d ago

WPRI

Massachusetts trooper dishonorably discharged following off-duty incident

4d ago

Massachusetts police officers receive George L. Hanna award for bravery - Boston Herald

4d ago

Massachusetts police officers receive George L. Hanna award for bravery - Boston Herald

4d ago

FRR

Proposed by Fall River Fire Captain, new fire safety requirements approved in Massachusetts in wake of Gabriel House tragedy

3d ago

FRR

Proposed by Fall River Fire Captain, new fire safety requirements approved in Massachusetts in wake of Gabriel House tragedy

3d ago

FRR

Question 8 money: nearly every dollar for Massachusetts marijuana repeal comes from a single Virginia nonprofit

6d ago

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Question 8 money: nearly every dollar for Massachusetts marijuana repeal comes from a single Virginia nonprofit

6d ago

Fall River officers, other Mass. police honored for bravery at annual awards ceremony - The Boston Globe

4d ago

Fall River officers, other Mass. police honored for bravery at annual awards ceremony - The Boston Globe

4d ago

WPRI

New Bedford man killed in head-on Texas crash

4d ago

WPRI

New Bedford man killed in head-on Texas crash

4d ago

FRR

Fall River man avoids prison sentence after 30 firearms, 46 large capacity magazines, thousands of rounds of ammo seized

3d ago

FRR

Fall River man avoids prison sentence after 30 firearms, 46 large capacity magazines, thousands of rounds of ammo seized

3d ago

WPRI

Family of man killed in motorcycle crash wants justice after suspected ring theft

4d ago

WPRI

Family of man killed in motorcycle crash wants justice after suspected ring theft

4d ago

FRR

From haunted happenings to spirit communication; here are some activities leading up to Halloween for children and adults in Fall River

6d ago

FRR

From haunted happenings to spirit communication; here are some activities leading up to Halloween for children and adults in Fall River

6d ago

Man accused of entering Fall River Catholic school also approached charter school - WJAR

5d ago

Man accused of entering Fall River Catholic school also approached charter school - WJAR

5d ago

WPRI

Surveillance video leads to animal cruelty charge in New Bedford

5d ago

WPRI

Surveillance video leads to animal cruelty charge in New Bedford

5d ago

Man sentenced for cocaine trafficking in Fall River - WJAR

1d ago

Man sentenced for cocaine trafficking in Fall River - WJAR

1d ago

DA's office says motorcycle driver hit on Braga Bridge while on foot - Fall River Herald News

6d ago

DA's office says motorcycle driver hit on Braga Bridge while on foot - Fall River Herald News

6d ago

WPRI

Man sentenced to 12+ years in prison for Swansea armed robbery

2d ago

WPRI

Man sentenced to 12+ years in prison for Swansea armed robbery

2d ago

FRR

Fall River Police Department takes home gold in Battle of the Badges Team Competition for charity

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Fall River Police Department takes home gold in Battle of the Badges Team Competition for charity

1d ago

FRR

Fall River Police make arrest after the seizure of fentanyl, cocaine, cash

5d ago

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Fall River Police make arrest after the seizure of fentanyl, cocaine, cash

5d ago

Fall River police find man reported missing - WJAR

6d ago

Fall River police find man reported missing - WJAR

6d ago

Massachusetts approves new sprinkler safety requirements after deadly Gabriel House fire - WJAR

3d ago

Massachusetts approves new sprinkler safety requirements after deadly Gabriel House fire - WJAR

3d ago

WPRI

Officials ID Attleboro couple found dead after house fire

3d ago

WPRI

Officials ID Attleboro couple found dead after house fire

3d ago

FRR

Fall River Police, DEA, MSP, Westport PD, USPIS operation leads to jail sentence after 1 kilo of cocaine seized

2d ago

FRR

Fall River Police, DEA, MSP, Westport PD, USPIS operation leads to jail sentence after 1 kilo of cocaine seized

2d ago

WPRI

Foxboro police search for missing person

5d ago

WPRI

Foxboro police search for missing person

5d ago

WPRI

Northeast states to crack down on dangerous driving this week

5d ago

WPRI

Northeast states to crack down on dangerous driving this week

5d ago

FRR

Fall River Police investigating after machete assault leaves victim bloodied

3d ago

FRR

Fall River Police investigating after machete assault leaves victim bloodied

3d ago

WPRI

Fire at Canada military base kills 4, at least 39 hospitalized including 19 critical

4h ago

WPRI

Fire at Canada military base kills 4, at least 39 hospitalized including 19 critical

4h ago

WPRI

2 adults, 1 dog found dead in Attleboro home

4d ago

WPRI

2 adults, 1 dog found dead in Attleboro home

4d ago

WPRI

Matthew Farwell murder trial continues with testimony from victim's friend

3d ago

WPRI

Matthew Farwell murder trial continues with testimony from victim's friend

3d ago

13 Fall River cops at Gabriel House get state's top honor for bravery - Fall River Herald News

3d ago

13 Fall River cops at Gabriel House get state's top honor for bravery - Fall River Herald News

3d ago

WPRI

Fall River City Council pushes back on harm reduction bags

2d ago

WPRI

Fall River City Council pushes back on harm reduction bags

2d ago

WPRI

Suspect's rape conviction surfaces after arrest in 1985 Newport murder

3d ago

WPRI

Suspect's rape conviction surfaces after arrest in 1985 Newport murder

3d ago

Updated: Oct 19, 2026 05:07 AM

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11 displaced by Fall River apartment fire

11 displaced by Fall River apartment fire

24-year-old sentenced to House of Correction for repeated incidents of graffiti in Freetown and Fall River

24-year-old sentenced to House of Correction for repeated incidents of graffiti in Freetown and Fall River

Man hit, killed by 2 cars in North Kingstown

Man hit, killed by 2 cars in North Kingstown

Fall River TIF Board approves tax agreements for three housing projects that will bring over 200 new units

Fall River TIF Board approves tax agreements for three housing projects that will bring over 200 new units

Fall River police searching for missing 77-year-old man

Fall River police searching for missing 77-year-old man

11 displaced by Fall River apartment fire

11 displaced by Fall River apartment fire

24-year-old sentenced to House of Correction for repeated incidents of graffiti in Freetown and Fall River

24-year-old sentenced to House of Correction for repeated incidents of graffiti in Freetown and Fall River

Man hit, killed by 2 cars in North Kingstown

Man hit, killed by 2 cars in North Kingstown

Fall River TIF Board approves tax agreements for three housing projects that will bring over 200 new units

Fall River TIF Board approves tax agreements for three housing projects that will bring over 200 new units

Fall River police searching for missing 77-year-old man

Fall River police searching for missing 77-year-old man

Jurors shown graphic photos of crime scene in Matthew Farwell murder trial

Jurors shown graphic photos of crime scene in Matthew Farwell murder trial

New Bedford animal cruelty suspect held on bail, victim up for adoption in Fall River

New Bedford animal cruelty suspect held on bail, victim up for adoption in Fall River

Fall River looking for donated tree for the holiday season

Fall River looking for donated tree for the holiday season

Jurors hear explicit messages in Matthew Farwell murder trial

Jurors hear explicit messages in Matthew Farwell murder trial

Fall River diocese takes part in 2026 Procession and Mass for Peace - Fall River Herald News

Fall River diocese takes part in 2026 Procession and Mass for Peace - Fall River Herald News

Fresh off final TV debate, Gov. Healey makes pitch to South Coast voters

Fresh off final TV debate, Gov. Healey makes pitch to South Coast voters

Man arrested after high-speed chase through multiple RI towns

Man arrested after high-speed chase through multiple RI towns

Prestige Media files $50,000 deal to buy WSAR from Bristol County Broadcasting

Prestige Media files $50,000 deal to buy WSAR from Bristol County Broadcasting

Take a look inside a Fall River luxury linen company with customers across the world - CBS News

Take a look inside a Fall River luxury linen company with customers across the world - CBS News

Environmental officers fine fishermen caught with 70+ undersized fish

Environmental officers fine fishermen caught with 70+ undersized fish

Massachusetts State Police, Fall River Police arrest 2 after large quantity of firearms, 3D-printed components, accessories seized

Massachusetts State Police, Fall River Police arrest 2 after large quantity of firearms, 3D-printed components, accessories seized

Forty Fall River firefighters were honored Friday night for their actions during the deadly Gabriel House fire that killed 10 people in the summer of 2025. - Facebook

Forty Fall River firefighters were honored Friday night for their actions during the deadly Gabriel House fire that killed 10 people in the summer of 2025. - Facebook

Fall River mill building purchased by local family-owned business - WJAR

Fall River mill building purchased by local family-owned business - WJAR

Fall River area Herald News photos of the week - Fall River Herald News

Fall River area Herald News photos of the week - Fall River Herald News

Portugal scores triple win at World Cruise Awards. Here's what they won - Fall River Herald News

Portugal scores triple win at World Cruise Awards. Here's what they won - Fall River Herald News

Two arrested by Fall River and Somerset Police avoid prison time after pleading guilty to drug possession with intent to distribute

Two arrested by Fall River and Somerset Police avoid prison time after pleading guilty to drug possession with intent to distribute

Massachusetts trooper dishonorably discharged following off-duty incident

Massachusetts trooper dishonorably discharged following off-duty incident

Massachusetts police officers receive George L. Hanna award for bravery - Boston Herald

Massachusetts police officers receive George L. Hanna award for bravery - Boston Herald

Proposed by Fall River Fire Captain, new fire safety requirements approved in Massachusetts in wake of Gabriel House tragedy

Proposed by Fall River Fire Captain, new fire safety requirements approved in Massachusetts in wake of Gabriel House tragedy

Question 8 money: nearly every dollar for Massachusetts marijuana repeal comes from a single Virginia nonprofit

Question 8 money: nearly every dollar for Massachusetts marijuana repeal comes from a single Virginia nonprofit

Fall River officers, other Mass. police honored for bravery at annual awards ceremony - The Boston Globe

Fall River officers, other Mass. police honored for bravery at annual awards ceremony - The Boston Globe

New Bedford man killed in head-on Texas crash

New Bedford man killed in head-on Texas crash

Fall River man avoids prison sentence after 30 firearms, 46 large capacity magazines, thousands of rounds of ammo seized

Fall River man avoids prison sentence after 30 firearms, 46 large capacity magazines, thousands of rounds of ammo seized

Family of man killed in motorcycle crash wants justice after suspected ring theft

Family of man killed in motorcycle crash wants justice after suspected ring theft

From haunted happenings to spirit communication; here are some activities leading up to Halloween for children and adults in Fall River

From haunted happenings to spirit communication; here are some activities leading up to Halloween for children and adults in Fall River

Man accused of entering Fall River Catholic school also approached charter school - WJAR

Man accused of entering Fall River Catholic school also approached charter school - WJAR

Surveillance video leads to animal cruelty charge in New Bedford

Surveillance video leads to animal cruelty charge in New Bedford

Man sentenced for cocaine trafficking in Fall River - WJAR

Man sentenced for cocaine trafficking in Fall River - WJAR