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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...
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...
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...
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...
RI bill would let abuse survivors break rental leases for safety
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Two Rhode Island lawmakers have introduced legislation that would allow survivors of abuse to terminate rental leases early without financial penalties...
Commission recommends medical school at URI to address RI primary care shortage
KINGSTON, R.I. — A legislative commission studying Rhode Island’s growing shortage of primary care physicians is recommending the creation of a medical school at the University...
Pokémon card vendors sought for the 2026 New England Home Show at Bally’s in Lincoln
LINCOLN, R.I. — Organizers of the 2026 New England Home Show at Bally’s Event Center in Lincoln, Rhode Island, are opening a limited number of...
Red Sox beat Rays in March 7 spring training game
FORT MYERS, F.L. — The Boston Red Sox beat the Tampa Bay Rays 2-0 in a spring training matchup on March 7 as part of the Grapefruit League...
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Woonsocket woman arrested while milking cows in alleged hit-and-run case
NORTH SMITHFIELD, R.I. — A 31-year-old woman was arrested at her job milking cows after police say she left the scene of a crash...
