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Smithfield antisemitic hazing accusation handling leaves superintendent on paid leave
SMITHFIELD, R.I. — Smithfield School Superintendent Dawn Bartz has been placed on paid administrative leave while an independent legal review examines how the...
State of Rhode Island unclaimed property auction 2025
The State of Rhode Island will be auctioning off a selection of unclaimed property this week. The auction is being organized by the office of General...
Second positive test for West Nile virus in Rhode Island
Rhode Island has its second human case of West Nile virus in 2025, according to recent test results. The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) confirmed...
2025 Rhode Island election results
The 2025 Rhode Island election results: Early results show that Jill Davidson has won the Democratic nomination for the Ward 2 Providence City Council special election, earning strong...
Crash on I-95 Northbound at Exit 35
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Traffic Alert: Crash on I-95 Northbound at Exit 35 (US-1A/Thurbers Ave.) in Providence. The right lane and right shoulder are...
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...
Over 50 animals rescued from house in Central Falls, RISPCA requesting donations
The Rhode Island Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RISPCA) is asking for the public’s help after rescuing over 50 animals...
Woonsocket shooting confirmed to be a double murder-suicide
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — Woonsocket police say a man fatally shot two people before taking his own life in a double murder-suicide Monday night inside...
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Tiverton man accused of attacking woman, threatening neighbor with crossbow
TIVERTON, R.I. — A Tiverton man is facing multiple felony charges after police say he assaulted a woman inside a home and later confronted...
