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Proposed toll transponder bill protects drivers from unfair penalties

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A new bill introduced by Sen. Dawn Euer aims to address growing complaints from Rhode Island drivers who have...

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Judge blocks DOJ subpoena for Rhode Island gender-affirming care records

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A federal judge has blocked the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) from obtaining confidential records tied to minors who...

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Casey’s Law would increase road rage penalties in Rhode Island

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — New proposed legislation known as “Casey’s Law” would increase penalties for road rage-related crimes in Rhode Island following the...

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Rhode Island bill would require paid time off for blood donations

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A new bill introduced at the Rhode Island State House would require employers to provide paid leave for full-time...

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Judge blocks DOJ subpoena for Rhode Island gender-affirming care records

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A federal judge has blocked the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) from obtaining confidential records tied to minors who received...

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Casey’s Law would increase road rage penalties in Rhode Island

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — New proposed legislation known as “Casey’s Law” would increase penalties for road rage-related crimes in Rhode Island following the death...

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Rhode Island bill would require paid time off for blood donations

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A new bill introduced at the Rhode Island State House would require employers to provide paid leave for full-time employees...

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3 arrested after fight between families at North Providence baseball field leaves girl with broken foot

NORTH PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Three people were arrested after a fight between two families at a North Providence baseball field allegedly turned violent...

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Sewage line leak closes portion of East Bay Bike Path

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A portion of the East Bay Bike Path has been temporarily closed after a sewage line leak was discovered...

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Cranston budget cuts could close senior center

CRANSTON, R.I. — Cranston Mayor Ken Hopkins is proposing sweeping cuts across city services, including a plan that could close the Cranston Senior...

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Video showing Providence officers striking man during arrest under investigation

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Providence police and the mayor’s office are investigating after a video shared on social media appeared to show officers repeatedly...

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‘Real Housewives of Rhode Island’ renewed for Season 2 by Bravo

Bravo’s hit reality series ‘The Real Housewives of Rhode Island’ is officially coming back for Season 2. Executive producer Andy Cohen confirmed the...

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Providence police investigate deadly overnight shooting on Swift Street

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Providence police are investigating a deadly shooting after a 20-year-old man was found suffering from a gunshot wound early Monday...

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Rhode Island residents requested nearly 150 roadkill salvage permits in first year

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Rhode Island’s new roadkill salvage program is seeing growing participation after the Department of Environmental Management (RI DEM) issued nearly...

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Harborside Inn groundbreaking marks rebuild of Block Island hotel

NEW SHOREHAM, R.I. — Construction is officially moving forward on the historic Harborside Inn nearly three years after a devastating fire destroyed the...

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‘Aggressive pillow fight’ in Providence Place mall leads to alleged assault

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Two teenagers were arrested after what police described as an “aggressive pillow fight” inside Providence Place mall allegedly escalated into...

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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

    WARWICK, R.I. — A beloved piece of Rhode Island’s past is making...

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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...