View Post NBC Affiliates | ShopTalk Providence Station WJAR to Add 4 PM News Hour By Kevin Eck on Aug. 24, 2022 - 3:45 PM The 4 p.m. newscast will be anchored by Tamara Sacharczyk along with newcomer Leanna Faulk and chief meteorologist Mark Searles.
View Post NBC Affiliates | ShopTalk Son of Man Killed in Police Shootout Charged with Assaulting Rhode Island Reporter By Kevin Eck on Feb. 14, 2022 - 9:25 AM "I want to be EXTREMELY clear, no one should EVER touch a TV Reporter or anyone who is trying to do their job," Joanna Bouras wrote on Twitter.
View Post NBC Affiliates | ShopTalk | Viral Former Rhode Island Meteorologist Says TV News is ‘Unequivocally Unfair’ to Women By Kevin Eck on Sep. 14, 2021 - 10:30 AM "We're held to standards that men aren't. Period," Kelly Bates said.
View Post NBC Affiliates | Weather Viewers Start Petition to Bring Rhode Island Meteorologist Back By Kevin Eck on Sep. 9, 2021 - 11:45 AM More than 6,700 people are demanding the station bring Kelly Bates back, but the station said Bates decided not to renew her contract.
View Post Mornings | On the Move During Station’s 70th Anniversary Celebration, Legendary R.I. Anchor Announces Retirement By Stephanie Tsoflias Siegel on Jul. 12, 2019 - 8:21 AM The new Sunrise team will be announced soon.
View Post NBC Affiliates Former WJAR Investigative Reporter Jim Taricani Dies By Kevin Eck on Jun. 24, 2019 - 10:18 AM "Jim was fair, thorough and compassionate," said a spokesperson on behalf of his family.
View Post NBC Affiliates | Revolving Door | Weather Morning Meteorologist Leaves Providence Station By Kevin Eck on Aug. 29, 2016 - 3:02 PM Love started at WJAR in September 2013
View Post TV Biz Sinclair and NBC Reach Affiliation Deal in Some Markets By Kevin Eck on Jun. 16, 2016 - 4:19 PM The previous agreement expired December 31, 2015.
View Post NBC Affiliates WJAR Reports Wrong Hernandez Threatened to Kill President Obama By Kevin Eck on Jun. 10, 2016 - 8:18 AM Alex Hernandez was the inmate accused of the threats, not Aaron.
View Post NBC Affiliates | Weather Gary Ley Retires From WJAR After 31 Years By Kevin Eck on Sep. 21, 2015 - 10:19 AM "According to Rhode Island Monthly magazine, voters honored Gary with at least 10 "Best Of Rhode Island" awards."