NBC 10 WJAR has been a prominent television station for 75 years, serving Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts with news, weather, and entertainment. It has been a constant source of breaking news and information, operating around the clock on various platforms. WJAR-TV, the first television station in Rhode Island, began broadcasting on July 10, 1949, and has since been known for its innovative contributions to media broadcasting. This includes being one of the first to process and air film on the same day, conducting one of the earliest live helicopter video broadcasts in 1955, and featuring the first television meteorologist in Rhode Island.

The station has a history of going above and beyond in its service to the community, such as providing a crucial live link during the Blizzard of 1978 and hosting a live Town Hall with President Bill Clinton in 1994. WJAR-TV has been home to legendary personnel and continues to foster journalistic talent, with current staff mentoring the next generation of journalists. Over the years, the station has received numerous awards for journalistic excellence, including Peabody, Edward R. Murrow, and Emmy Awards. The Senate of the State of Rhode Island is celebrating the 75th anniversary of NBC 10 WJAR, acknowledging its commitment to quality journalism and entertainment, and directing the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of this resolution to NBC 10 WJAR News Director Scott Isaacs.