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Cranston police K9s receive donated protective vests

CRANSTON, R.I. — Three K9s with the Cranston Police Department now have new bullet- and stab-protective vests thanks to a charitable donation. K9s Odin, Beny...

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RI AG not pursuing criminal charges despite RICO allegations in lawsuit against CVS

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha is not pursuing criminal charges against CVS Health, even as a newly filed federal lawsuit alleges the...

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“Fat dog” comment, vegan cheese at center of ethics commission trial

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Former Rhode Island Director of Administration Jim Thorsen testified Tuesday before the Rhode Island Ethics Commission as part of an ongoing case examining his...

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St. Joseph’s Day zeppole tradition draws crowds to RI bakeries

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The St. Joseph’s Day zeppole Rhode Island tradition is once again bringing crowds to bakeries across the state as residents celebrate the...

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RI AG not pursuing criminal charges despite RICO allegations in lawsuit against CVS

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha is not pursuing criminal charges against CVS Health, even as a newly filed federal lawsuit alleges the company...

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“Fat dog” comment, vegan cheese at center of ethics commission trial

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Former Rhode Island Director of Administration Jim Thorsen testified Tuesday before the Rhode Island Ethics Commission as part of an ongoing case examining his alleged...

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St. Joseph’s Day zeppole tradition draws crowds to RI bakeries

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The St. Joseph’s Day zeppole Rhode Island tradition is once again bringing crowds to bakeries across the state as residents celebrate the annual...

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North Smithfield teen missing since March 11. Police seeking public’s help.

NORTH SMITHFIELD, R.I. — North Smithfield police are asking for the public’s help in locating a 15-year-old girl who has not been seen...

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Shekarchi to be interviewed for RI Supreme Court vacancy

ROVIDENCE, R.I. — House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi’s upcoming interview for the Rhode Island Supreme Court is drawing new attention to the future of...

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RI gun industry liability bill would allow negligence lawsuits against manufacturers, dealers

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A new bill would allow negligence lawsuits against the gun industry, holding manufacturers and sellers liable for harm involving firearms. The...

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Providence hit-and-run investigation: police search for black Chevrolet after fatal crash

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A Providence hit-and-run investigation is underway after a man was struck and killed over the weekend, and police are now asking for the...

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URI voyeurism arrest: suspect charged after residence hall incidents

KINGSTON, R.I. — An arrest has been made in a voyeurism case at the University of Rhode Island (URI) following an investigation into reported incidents inside...

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Rhode Island cannabis permit cap debate grows as regulators consider limiting licenses

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A Rhode Island cannabis permit cap proposal is drawing strong reactions as state regulators weigh whether to further limit the number of new...

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RIDOT adds high-paying jobs as lower-paid workers excluded from upgrades

WARWICK, R.I. — The Rhode Island Department of Transportation’s (RIDOT) Highway and Maintenance Division has undergone multiple significant expansions in its organizational structure...

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RIDOT failing to pursue all property damage claims, taxpayers left covering costs

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The Rhode Island Department of Transportation has sharply reduced its efforts to recover money for damage to state property in recent years, leaving...

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Hundreds of pothole damage claims unresolved as RIDOT has only one employee to process them all

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The Rhode Island Department of Transportation is facing a backlog of more than 400 pothole damage claims that remain unresolved or are still...

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