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Police chase ends on I-95, Central Falls man arrested
WARWICK, R.I. — A Central Falls man was taken into custody Thursday afternoon following a high-speed pursuit that began in Warwick and ended...
Foulkes proposes ban on lobbyist donations during legislative session
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Helena Foulkes on Monday unveiled a slate of proposed ethics changes as she intensifies her bid for the Democratic nomination...
German Shepherd rescued in Coventry, owner charged with animal cruelty
COVENTRY, R.I. — Coventry police say a severely malnourished German Shepherd has been rescued and is now on the road to recovery following...
Verizon outage hits thousands nationwide
Customers using Verizon wireless experienced widespread disruptions to phone service Wednesday afternoon, with reports of dropped calls, lost signal, and data issues popping...
Trump to end federal funding to sanctuary cities and states
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — President Donald Trump announced that starting February 1, sanctuary cities and states will no longer receive federal funding. Trump made the...
Governor McKee’s 2026 State of the State
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Governor Dan McKee delivered his 2026 State of the State address on Monday, highlighting a suite of initiatives aimed at...
Police identify woman killed in pedestrian crash on Scituate Ave.
CRANSTON, R.I. — Officials have identified the victim in a deadly pedestrian crash that occurred in Cranston over the weekend. Vaune Vacarro, 56,...
Cranston man convicted on tax charges for second time gets probation
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A Cranston man has been sentenced for the second time on federal tax charges after admitting he failed to pay more...
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Providence mural controversy intensifies as mayor calls for removal
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A mural in downtown Providence has sparked growing controversy, with Mayor Brett Smiley now calling for it to be taken down...
