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Rhode Island issues incorrect W-2s listing “State of Rhode Island Umbrella Company” as employer
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The State of Rhode Island issued W-2 forms to government employees incorrectly listing the employer as the “State of Rhode Island Umbrella...
RI State Police arrest 7, seize 4.5 kilos of drugs, 3 firearms
Seven people were arrested following a large drug and gun investigation led by the Rhode Island State Police. The investigation was carried out...
Man found dead in downtown Providence during extreme cold weather
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Authorities are investigating after a man was found dead outdoors in downtown Providence early Wednesday morning amid a stretch of...
Plea deal for Coventry woman in animal cruelty case regarding German Shepherd, Hanz
COVENTRY, R.I. — A Coventry woman has accepted a plea deal after being charged with animal cruelty following the discovery of an emaciated German...
Exotic lizard found in snow by Providence man while shoveling
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A Providence resident got an unexpected surprise while shoveling out after this week’s snowstorm. Beneath nearly 20 inches of snow...
Remembering Vincent “Buddy” Cianci 10 tears after his passing
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Today marks 10 years since the death of former Providence Mayor Vincent “Buddy” Cianci Jr., who passed away at the age...
Plant City to close Providence location
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Plant City, a well-known plant-based food hall in downtown Providence, has announced it will permanently close its waterfront flagship location...
Two Bryant University students killed by wrong-way driver
LINCOLN, R.I. — Authorities are investigating a fatal wrong-way collision that occurred early Sunday and claimed the lives of three people, two of...
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Providence College basketball player arrested after alleged domestic incident
CRANSTON, R.I. — Providence College men’s basketball player Duncan Powell was arrested over the weekend following an alleged domestic incident in Cranston, according...
