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Providence police sergeant moved from unpaid to paid leave after assault case
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A Rhode Island Superior Court judge has ordered that Providence Police Sergeant Joseph Hanley, who pleaded no contest in the...
Bomb threats sent to RI Democrats deemed hoax by police
Police investigated bomb threats Thursday at the homes of at least three Rhode Island public officials, including the state Senate’s top two Democrats....
Rhode Island Young Republicans and Young Democrats issue joint statement on the murder of Charlie Kirk
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — In the wake of the murder of conservative political commentator Charlie Kirk, the Rhode Island Young Republicans and Rhode Island Young...
Rhode Island Energy overbilled state $2M, according to audit
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A recently released audit shows Rhode Island Energy overbilled state government accounts around $2 million. The audit was ordered earlier...
Rhode Islanders lost on 9/11: A day of remembrance
Today marks the 24th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, a day that forever changed the nation and claimed the lives...
Rhode Island’s overall credit card debt among lowest in U.S.
While Americans collectively carry a staggering $1.32 trillion in credit card debt, not every state is driving the surge. A new WalletHub analysis...
The History of Hasbro in Rhode Island: From Pawtucket roots to global toy giant
PAWTUCKET, R.I. — Long before it became a household name behind toys like Mr. Potato Head, G.I. Joe, and Transformers, Hasbro was a small...
Helena Foulkes announces run for Governor
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Helena Foulkes, the former CVS Health executive and 2022 Democratic gubernatorial candidate, announced Tuesday that she will once again seek the...
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Newport Gulls alumni win World Series with Dodgers
Two familiar faces from the 2014 Newport Gulls championship team helped the Dodgers win the 2025 World Series. Will Smith, who caught for...
