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Rhode Island House passes clergy sex abuse bills following AG report

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The Rhode Island House has approved a package of bills aimed at strengthening accountability for childhood sexual abuse, including several...

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Rhode Island House passes bill to protect pets in domestic abuse cases

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The Rhode Island House has approved legislation aimed at protecting household pets in domestic abuse cases. The bill (2026-H 7133A),...

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Police: Florida man accused of recording under woman’s skirt at Providence Place mall

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A Florida man is facing charges after police say he secretly recorded women without their knowledge inside Providence Place. According to...

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Driver taken into custody after suspected DUI crash into Garden City business

CRANSTON, R.I. — A man was taken into custody after a suspected DUI crash into a Garden City business. The 42-year-old driver had just left...

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Rhode Island House passes bill to protect pets in domestic abuse cases

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The Rhode Island House has approved legislation aimed at protecting household pets in domestic abuse cases. The bill (2026-H 7133A), introduced...

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Police: Florida man accused of recording under woman’s skirt at Providence Place mall

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A Florida man is facing charges after police say he secretly recorded women without their knowledge inside Providence Place. According to police,...

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Driver taken into custody after suspected DUI crash into Garden City business

CRANSTON, R.I. — A man was taken into custody after a suspected DUI crash into a Garden City business. The 42-year-old driver had just left a...

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RI rescue dog Sprout gets congressional recognition for 21st birthday

FOSTER, R.I. — U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (D-RI) is recognizing a well-known local rescue dog with a special honor marking a major milestone. Magaziner...

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Rhode Island no longer in play as Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce reportedly pick NY wedding

WESTERLY, R.I. — According to sources, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have reportedly sent out save-the-date notices confirming a July 3 wedding in...

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Michael Douglas to make first-ever convention appearance at Rhode Island Comic Con 2026

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Michael Douglas is coming to Providence this fall for a milestone moment in his career: his first-ever appearance at a fan...

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Suspect in CCRI lockdown arrested on firearms charges

WARWICK, R.I. — Warwick Police say an arrest has been made following the lockdown at the Community College of Rhode Island Knight Campus...

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Dog in animal neglect case adopted by North Smithfield police captain

NORTH SMITHFIELD, R.I. — A dog rescued from an animal neglect case in North Smithfield has found a loving new home with one of...

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Investigation launched into East Providence explosion

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The Rhode Island State Fire Marshal’s Office launched an investigation into the cause of Wednesday night’s explosion at Aspen Aerogels in East...

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Mount Pleasant’s Jescell Stevens hits game-winning shot in Unified Basketball game

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — An unforgettable moment unfolded during a Unified Basketball game between Mount Pleasant and East Providence, as Mount Pleasant’s Jescell Stevens...

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Young-Woods Elementary mural honors Sgt. Cornel Young Jr.

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Community members, city leaders, and law enforcement officials gathered at Young-Woods Elementary School on April 8 to dedicate a mural honoring...

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East Bay Bike Path bridges reopen after 6-year, $26 million rebuild

BARRINGTON, R.I. — Two long-awaited bridges along Rhode Island’s East Bay Bike Path have officially reopened after a $26 million, 6-year-long reconstruction project, restoring...

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

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