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Rhode Island DMV scam text warns of fake fines and license suspension

Rhode Island residents are being warned about a new Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) scam text claiming to come from the Rhode...

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Cranston on-ramp reopens after closure

CRANSTON, R.I. — A key highway on-ramp in Cranston officially reopens, restoring access for drivers after a temporary shutdown tied to ongoing...

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Feds request documents and video in Washington Bridge demolition review

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Federal highway officials sought extensive details in early April from the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) regarding the demolition...

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Proclamation Ale Company closing after 12 years

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Proclamation Ale Company has announced it will be closing its doors after more than a decade in business, citing...

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Cranston on-ramp reopens
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Cranston on-ramp reopens after closure

CRANSTON, R.I. — A key highway on-ramp in Cranston officially reopens, restoring access for drivers after a temporary shutdown tied to ongoing road...

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Feds request documents and video in Washington Bridge demolition review

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Federal highway officials sought extensive details in early April from the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) regarding the demolition of...

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Proclamation Ale Company closing after 12 years

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Proclamation Ale Company has announced it will be closing its doors after more than a decade in business, citing financial...

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3 Rhode Island college players get NFL deals after going undrafted

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Three Rhode Island college football players are getting their shot at the next level after agreeing to deals with NFL...

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Bevi Bar to open in Providence this summer at former Tiny Bar location

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Bevi Bar, a new Italian-inspired cocktail bar, is coming to downtown Providence this summer. The concept will bring a design-focused...

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CCRI to honor Judge Frank Caprio with posthumous degree at 2026 commencement

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) will honor the late Judge Frank Caprio during its 2026 commencement with a...

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Graffiti found on $26M East Bay Bike Path bridge weeks after reopening

BARRINGTON, R.I. — Less than a month after reopening, a newly rebuilt bridge along Rhode Island’s East Bay Bike Path has already been...

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Rhode Island to host PVD FanZone during World Cup

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Rhode Island officials are preparing to introduce a World Cup fan experience aimed at bringing the energy of the global tournament...

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Smokey Bones closes Warwick location amid nationwide shutdown and bankruptcy

WARWICK, R.I. — The Smokey Bones restaurant in Warwick has abruptly closed as part of a nationwide shutdown tied to the chain’s bankruptcy, leaving...

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West Warwick police investigate video of person in KKK outfit

WEST WARWICK, R.I. — Rhode Island police are investigating a viral video on social media showing a person walking through the center of...

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RIDOT to inspect bridges over train tracks after barrier collapse

CRANSTON, R.I. — RIDOT officials are working to address a major infrastructure issue after a section of an overpass in Cranston broke apart and...

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Man accused of bringing drugs to Rhode Island on Amtrak train

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A man is facing federal charges after authorities say he transported a large amount of drugs into Rhode Island on an...

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    Why Rhode Island had five state capitals and how it shaped the state’s history

    Rhode Island’s early government was unlike any other in the country. Instead...

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    The Blizzard of ’78, 48 years later

    The Blizzard of ’78 remains one of the most destructive winter storms...

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    On this day in 1890: Narragansett Brewing Company opens

    CRANSTON, R.I. — On this day in 1890, Narragansett Brewing Company officially...

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    Rocky Point Chowder House coming to Warwick Mall

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    Doris Duke’s Newport tragedy: 59 years later, mystery around Eduardo Tirella’s death endures

    NEWPORT, R.I. — Today marks the anniversary of one of Newport’s most infamous...

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    An original Benny’s sign arrives at American Sign Museum

    CINCINNATI, O.H. — A Benny’s beloved sign has officially found its new...