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Johnston man accused of poisoning coworker out on bond despite gun charges
JOHNSTON, R.I. — A U.S. District Court judge is allowing a man accused of poisoning a coworker out on bond despite by the...
Matt Rife and Elton Castee make new offer to buy ‘The Conjuring’ house
BURRILLVILLE, R.I. — Comedian Matt Rife and YouTuber Elton Castee once again offer to buy ‘The Conjuring’ house in Burrillville, Rhode Island. The...
Rhode Island minimum wage to increase to $17/hour by 2027
Starting January 1, 2026, Rhode Island’s minimum wage will rise to $16 an hour as part of a planned increase that will eventually...
Rhode Island ranks #8 in life expectancy in the U.S.
In a new 2025 report from Nursa, Rhode Island ranks #8 in life expectancy nationwide. The study looked at everything from access to...
Newport Creamery loses Garden City lease after 63 years amid Apple store speculation
CRANSTON, R.I. — After more than six decades as a staple in Garden City Center, the Newport Creamery restaurant will be closing after...
18-year-old Providence woman killed in I-195 crash
SEEKONK, M.A. — An 18-year-old woman from Providence was killed in a three-car crash late Sunday night on I-195 West, according to Massachusetts...
Crash shuts down I-195 near the Massachusetts-Rhode Island border
SEEKONK, M.A. — A crash late Sunday night has shutdown I-195 Westbound near the Rhode Island state line. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation...
North Kingstown officer struck by car in undercover child predator sting
NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. — A North Kingstown police officer was seriously injured Friday night during an undercover sting targeting child exploitation. Authorities say...
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Accused carjacker missing from home confinement
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Kendall Towns, a 20-year-old Providence man accused in an armed carjacking, is considered missing from home confinement after authorities say...
