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Three charged in RIDOT copper wire theft

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Three men were arraigned Thursday in Providence District Court in connection with a string of copper wire thefts that damaged...

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Chick-fil-A in East Greenwich officially opens

EAST GREENWICH, R.I. Rhode Island now has another place for fans of Chick-fil-A to grab their favorite menu items. The fast-food chain officially...

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53 DUI arrests made in Rhode Island during New Year’s holiday

Law enforcement agencies across Rhode Island made 53 arrests for driving under the influence during the New Year’s holiday enforcement period, according to...

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DUI charge dismissed against Cranston Democratic chair Maria Bucci

CRANSTON, R.I. — The DUI charge against Maria Bucci, chair of the Cranston Democratic Committee and a former mayoral candidate, has been dismissed,...

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Brown University shooter planned attack for years, DOJ

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Newly released evidence shows the man accused of the deadly shooting at Brown University and the killing of a Massachusetts...

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RI couple loses $13K in Bitcoin jail scam

EAST GREENWICH, R.I. — An East Greenwich couple was nearly tricked into losing $20,000 after scammers convinced them their daughter had been arrested...

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Brown University Health reinstates masking requirements

Due to a surge in flu and other respiratory virus cases across Rhode Island and Massachusetts, Brown University Health has moved to Respiratory...

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Cow rescued from Block Island pond

BLOCK ISLAND, R.I. — Fire crews on Block Island carried out an unusual rescue Sunday afternoon after a cow became trapped in a...

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URI hires Colleen Mullen as the women’s basketball coach

KINGSTON, R.I. — The University of Rhode Island (URI) has named Colleen Mullen as the new head coach of its women’s basketball program, turning to an...