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Woonsocket man faces first-degree murder charge in brother’s death
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — A Woonsocket man is facing a first-degree murder charge in his brother’s death after a fight, reported by police. Just...
Meet our Dog of the Week, Daphne
Meet our Dog of the Week, Daphne! Daphne is really hoping this is the week she finally gets adopted. She has seen so many other dogs...
Police officer injured following gunfire and crash
NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. — Police are investigating an incident Friday evening that involved gunfire and a crash near North Kingstown Town Beach. Around...
Trump administration halts offshore wind farm plans off of Rhode Island coast
The Trump administration ends offshore wind farm plans in federal waters, including areas near Rhode Island that were once designated for large‑scale projects...
West Nile Virus found in Rhode Island for the first time this year
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Rhode Island health officials have confirmed the West Nile Virus has been found locally in 2025. The virus was detected...
Rhode Island health care ranked second best in U.S.
Rhode Island has been ranked the second-best state in the country for health care, according to a new WalletHub study. The report looked...
Plane crash on Block Island leaves 1 dead, 2 hospitalized
NEW SHOREHAM, R.I. — One person is dead and two hospitalized after a plane crash on Block Island Wednesday afternoon. All three passengers...
Plane crashed on Block Island, 3 hospitalized
NEW SHOREHAM, R.I. — A small plane crashed near the Block Island State Airport early this afternoon. All three passengers were transported to...
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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...
