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OSHA demands contractor take action after Washington Bridge demo sees 4th injury
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — One year ago, RIDOT awarded the initial bid for the Washington Bridge demo contract to Aetna and Director Peter Alviti...
The ‘Real Housewives of Rhode Island’ begins filming across the state
Filming is officially underway for The Real Housewives of Rhode Island, according to sources close to the production. Crews reportedly began shooting last...
Barrington bus monitor accused of “inappropriately touching” student
BARRINGTON R.I. — A Barrington school bus monitor was accused of inappropriate touching by a student during a Thursday afternoon bus ride involving elementary...
Vehicle caught fire, causes major I-195 delays at RI/MA line
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Shortly after 11:30 AM, a vehicle caught fire near Exit 2C (US 6 East / US 1A / RI...
Florida man sentenced in Rhode Island on gun charges
COVENTRY, R.I. — A Florida man who frequently stayed in Rhode Island has been sentenced to 30 months in federal prison after authorities...
Man accused of vandalizing Pride crosswalk in East Providence
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Over the weekend, East Providence police arrested 40-year-old Antonio Formisano vandalizing a Pride crosswalk on Taunton Avenue. Authorities say...
Rhode Island to get $30M from Purdue Pharma opioid settlement
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Rhode Island will receive $30 million as part of a $7.4 billion of the Purdue Pharma opioid settlement. The deal...
Bear spotted South Kingstown — one of several recent sightings in R.I.
SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. — A large black bear was spotted near Indian Head Trail on Route 1 North in South Kingstown shortly after...
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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...
