Providence City Council approves ban on gas-powered leaf blowers by 2033
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The Providence City Council has voted to phase out the use gas-powered leaf blowers, approving a full citywide ban by...
Woonsocket High School placed on lockdown after student threat
Woonsocket High School was placed on lockdown Thursday morning after a student allegedly made a violent threat toward another student. Police reported that...
Rhode Island nurse accused of stealing from elderly patient
A Rhode Island registered nurse is facing felony charges after allegedly stealing her patient’s banking information to make fraudulent purchases. Court documents indicate...
Rhode Island federal judge orders Trump administration to fully fund SNAP benefits for November
A federal judge in Rhode Island has ordered the Trump administration to fully fund SNAP benefits for November. U.S. District Judge John J. McConnell...
Fundraiser to support Federal Hill restaurant manager Dino DiFante
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A fundraiser will be held tonight, Thursday, November 6, to support Dino DiFante, a beloved Federal Hill restaurant manager and...
T.F. Green not on FAA list for flight cuts amid government shutdown, so far
WARWICK, R.I. — The ongoing U.S. federal government shutdown has begun to take a noticeable toll on air travel. The Federal Aviation Administration...
Baba’s Original New York System welcomes new owners
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A new chapter is beginning for one of Rhode Island’s most iconic eateries. The Toprak family, longtime owners of Baba’s Original New York...
Smithfield antisemitic hazing accusation handling leaves superintendent on paid leave
SMITHFIELD, R.I. — Smithfield School Superintendent Dawn Bartz has been placed on paid administrative leave while an independent legal review examines how the...
State of Rhode Island unclaimed property auction 2025
The State of Rhode Island will be auctioning off a selection of unclaimed property this week. The auction is being organized by the office of General...
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Hit-and-run in Cranston: Police ask public for help identifying SUV
CRANSTON, R.I. — Cranston police are asking for the public’s help in an ongoing hit-and-run investigation that left a pedestrian seriously injured. The crash...
