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Rhode Island ranks last for road conditions in U.S., data shows

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Rhode Island has the worst state road conditions in the country despite a transportation budget that has grown to more...

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RIDOH issues overdose spike alert for Cranston and northern RI

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The Rhode Island Department of Health has issued an overdose spike alert after a sudden increase in nonfatal overdoses was reported in...

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Deadly Pawtucket stabbing, suspect remains at large

PAWTUCKET, R.I. — Authorities say an arrest warrant has been issued for a man wanted in connection with a deadly Pawtucket stabbing that occurred...

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Rhode Island facing $1.4M out-of-state blizzard ’26 cleanup cost

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Rhode Island could face a bill of more than $1.4 million after calling in out-of-state crews to help clear roads...

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RIDOH issues overdose spike alert for Cranston and northern RI

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The Rhode Island Department of Health has issued an overdose spike alert after a sudden increase in nonfatal overdoses was reported in two...

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Deadly Pawtucket stabbing, suspect remains at large

PAWTUCKET, R.I. — Authorities say an arrest warrant has been issued for a man wanted in connection with a deadly Pawtucket stabbing that occurred Sunday...

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Rhode Island facing $1.4M out-of-state blizzard ’26 cleanup cost

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Rhode Island could face a bill of more than $1.4 million after calling in out-of-state crews to help clear roads following...

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Parole denied for man convicted in 1982 North Kingstown killing

NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. — The Rhode Island Parole Board has denied parole for a man convicted of killing a North Kingstown business owner during a robbery...

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Providence College women’s basketball advances to Big East quarterfinals

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The No. 7 seed Providence College women’s basketball advanced to the quarterfinals of the Big East Women’s Basketball Tournament after defeating No. 10 seed DePaul Blue...

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Man allegedly threatens Providence police chief

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A man is facing charges after a crash involving Providence Police Chief Oscar Perez led to a confrontation Friday afternoon, according to the Providence...

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State mails W-2C forms with employees social security numbers visible through envelopes

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Rhode Island officials are offering free credit monitoring to state employees after a mailing issue involving corrected tax forms raised privacy...

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Lawmakers propose audit of RIDOT after Washington Bridge debacle

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Two Rhode Island lawmakers have introduced legislation that would require an independent audit of the Rhode Island Department of Transportation following ongoing concerns...

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RI lawmaker pushes bill to arm campus police at CCRI and RIC

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — State Rep. William W. O’Brien is again calling on the leaders of Community College of Rhode Island and Rhode Island College to allow campus police...

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RI lawmaker introduces bill allowing civil liability for concealing child sex abuse

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A new bill introduced by a Rhode Island lawmaker would allow institutions, organizations, and individuals to be held civilly liable for concealing child...

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Fire at Bradley Cafe in Providence Friday morning

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Fire crews responded to a fire at Bradley’s Cafe early Friday morning. Emergency responders were called to the cafe located...

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Providence Foxy Lady owner “Poochie” Angell dies at 91

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Gaythorne J. “Poochie” Angell Jr., a longtime owner connected to the Foxy Lady, has died at the age of 91. Angell...

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

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    The Great Hurricane of 1938: One of Rhode Island’s deadliest storms

    The Great Hurricane of 1938 remains one of Rhode Island’s most destructive...