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Rhode Island House passes bill to protect pets in domestic abuse cases
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The Rhode Island House has approved legislation aimed at protecting household pets in domestic abuse cases. The bill (2026-H 7133A), introduced...
Police: Florida man accused of recording under woman’s skirt at Providence Place mall
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A Florida man is facing charges after police say he secretly recorded women without their knowledge inside Providence Place. According to police,...
Driver taken into custody after suspected DUI crash into Garden City business
CRANSTON, R.I. — A man was taken into custody after a suspected DUI crash into a Garden City business. The 42-year-old driver had just left a...
RI rescue dog Sprout gets congressional recognition for 21st birthday
FOSTER, R.I. — U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (D-RI) is recognizing a well-known local rescue dog with a special honor marking a major milestone. Magaziner...
Brown University to build permanent memorial for shooting victims
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Brown University is taking the next step toward creating a permanent memorial honoring the two students killed in the December...
Rhode Island ranks last in New England in 2026 greenest states report
A new report from WalletHub is breaking down the greenest states in America for 2026, and Rhode Island is landing in the middle...
Fire marshal identifies cause of Aspen Aerogels explosion in East Providence
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The Rhode Island State Fire Marshal’s Office has determined that a drying oven caused Wednesday night’s explosion at Aspen Aerogels...
Rustic Tri-View Drive-In open for 75th season
NORTH SMITHFIELD, R.I. — The Rustic Tri-View Drive-In in North Smithfield is officially back for its 75th season, marking a major milestone for one...
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Harborside Inn groundbreaking marks rebuild of Block Island hotel
NEW SHOREHAM, R.I. — Construction is officially moving forward on the historic Harborside Inn nearly three years after a devastating fire destroyed the...
