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Bally’s asks state for Bigger Marketing Reimbursements as Smoking Ban Looms
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — As a bill to ban indoor smoking at Rhode Island’s casinos waits to be voted on, Bally’s is asking the...
Rhode Island officially offers Day of Portugal license plate
Rhode Island has become the first U.S. state to feature the Portuguese coat of arms on a motor vehicle license plate, marking a...
Providence Man Accused of Recording Female Student in URI Shower
James Paquette, 29 A Providence man has been charged after allegedly recording a student in a shower of a University of Rhode Island...
Brown Student Cleared After Sending Viral DOGE-Style Email to Staff: ‘What Do You Do All Day?’
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Brown University has cleared student Alex Shieh and the editorial board of The Brown Spectator following an internal investigation into...
Honduran Woman Arrested by ICE in Providence on Child Trafficking Charges
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A Honduran woman is in federal custody after being arrested in Providence for child trafficking, according to U.S. Immigration and...
The world’s second largest crane ships has made an appearance in Rhode Island waters.
NEWPORT, R.I. — One of the world’s largest crane ships has made an appearance in Rhode Island waters. The SSCV Thialf, a towering...
Gov. McKee’s 2026 Budget Could Cut 56% of Housing Funds, Putting 1,000 Shelter Beds at Risk
Homeless advocates are urging state leaders to increase funding for critical support services, warning of what they are calling a “homelessness catastrophe.” On...
On the Border Mexican Grill & Cantina in Warwick permanently closes
WARWICK, R.I. — On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina on Bald Hill Road has officially closed. The closure comes just months after...
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OSHA demands contractor take action after Washington Bridge demo sees 4th injury
One year ago, RIDOT awarded the initial bid for the Washington Bridge demo contract to Aetna and Director Peter Alviti discussed the reasons...
