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ICE arrests man accused of offering to pay minor for sex after being released in Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH, R.I. — Federal immigration agents have arrested a man in Rhode Island who was recently released from custody after allegedly offering to pay...
Newport council urges Brown University Health to keep city’s only maternity ward open amid budget cuts
NEWPORT, R.I. — Despite nearly 500 babies being born at Newport Hospital in 2024, Brown University Health is mulling a potential closure of the...
ICE arrests “self-admitted” MS-13 gang member in Providence
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents arrested a man in Providence over the weekend who they say is a...
Heat Advisory issued for southern New England through Thursday evening
A Heat Advisory has been issued for Southern New England from 11 a.m Tuesday through 7 p.m. Thursday. What to Expect: • High temperatures...
Rhode Island lawmaker calls ICE agents “Nazi Gestapo” and “thugs” after MS-13 arrest in Providence
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A Rhode Island state representative is facing backlash after referring to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents as “Nazi...
Former Providence school administrator loses appeal in foot touching conviction
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The Rhode Island Supreme Court has upheld the foot touching conviction of a former Providence school administrator found guilty of...
Three arrested after July 4th party turns violent in Glocester
GLOCESTER, R.I. — Three people have been arrested in connection with a chaotic July 4th party that involved underage drinking and a physical...
Woman arrested for leaving infant and dog in car to play the slots at Tiverton Bally’s
TIVERTON, R.I. — A Massachusetts woman is facing charges after Tiverton police say she left her 15-month-old baby and a dog in a...
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Jayd Bun ranks #61 on Yelp’s Top 100 Restaurants of 2026
WAKEFIELD, R.I. — Yelp’s Top 100 US Restaurants 2026 highlights the highest-reviewed places to eat across the country. The list includes restaurants, diners,...
