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Warwick woman charged after dog died from extreme heat

WARWICK, R.I. — A woman is facing charges after police say she left several dogs outside in sweltering conditions on Wednesday. One dog...

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Rare Chimaera lobster caught in Rhode Island waters

NEWPORT, R.I. — Check out this stunning split-colored chimaera lobster, caught today right off the coast of Newport, Rhode Island by Captain Alan...

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Anti-Trump “Good Trouble” rally in Providence

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A few hundred people have gathered outside the Rhode Island State House in Providence for the “Good Trouble” anti-Trump rally,...

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Johnston woman, Brockton man charged in $46K TJ Maxx theft scheme in Chelmsford

CHELMSFORD, MA — A Johnston, Rhode Island woman and a Brockton Massachusetts man have been charged in connection with a series of fraudulent...

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ICE arrests man accused of offering to pay minor for sex after being released in Portsmouth

PORTSMOUTH, R.I. — Federal immigration agents have arrested a man in Rhode Island who was recently released from custody after allegedly offering to pay...

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Newport council urges Brown University Health to keep city’s only maternity ward open amid budget cuts

NEWPORT, R.I. — Despite nearly 500 babies being born at Newport Hospital in 2024, Brown University Health is mulling a potential closure of the...

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ICE arrests “self-admitted” MS-13 gang member in Providence 

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents arrested a man in Providence over the weekend who they say is a...

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Heat Advisory issued for southern New England through Thursday evening

A Heat Advisory has been issued for Southern New England from 11 a.m Tuesday through 7 p.m. Thursday. What to Expect:     •    High temperatures...

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The Kennedy Wedding in Newport: A look back at September 12, 1953

NEWPORT, R.I. — Remembering the Kennedy Wedding in Newport: Today marks the anniversary of the wedding of John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Bouvier,...