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Rhode Island has second highest electricity price increase in 1 year

Rhode Island experienced the largest increase in electricity prices in New England and the second-highest in the country over the past 12 months,...

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1 dead after North Providence police standoff

NORTH PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A 33-year-old man has died following a police standoff at a home in North Providence, authorities said. North Providence...

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Standoff in North Providence

NORTH PROVIDENCE, R.I. — North Providence police, Rhode Island State Police, and numerous assisting law enforcement agencies are currently on scene at a...

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Cranston homicide suspect in custody after fiery crash

SWANSEA, M.A. — A man wanted in connection with a deadly shooting in Cranston late Thursday night was later involved in a violent...

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Cranston police investigate fatal shooting on Legion Way, suspect at large

CRANSTON, R.I. — Cranston police are investigating a homicide after a young man was shot and killed around 9 p.m. at 289 Legion...

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Rhode Island chosen as World Cup base camp for Ghana

SMITHFIELD, R.I. — The Ghana Football Association announced Thursday that Ghana’s men’s national team will train at Bryant University during the 2026 FIFA World...

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CT, PA, and VT DOT crews assist RI snow removal after blizzard

Crews from the Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and Vermont Departments of Transportation are in Rhode Island to assist with massive snow removal efforts as Southern...

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Third Pawtucket ice rink shooting victim dies

PAWTUCKET, R.I. — A third victim has died following the February 16 shooting at a high school hockey game in Pawtucket, authorities confirmed Wednesday....

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JetBlue plane hits coyote during takeoff at T.F. Green

WARWICK, R.I. — A JetBlue flight bound for JFK was forced to turn around shortly after takeoff from after striking a coyote on the runway, according...