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Rhode Island State Police make arrest in human trafficking sting
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Rhode Island State Police say a man was charged as part of a lengthy human trafficking sting operation conducted by...
Man accused in Cranston murder and fatal Swansea crash pleads not guilty
CRANSTON, R.I. — A Seekonk man charged in a Cranston murder investigation appeared in court Wednesday, where a not guilty plea was entered...
Olivia Culpo announces second pregnancy with Christian McCaffrey
Former Miss Universe and Cranston native Olivia Culpo announced her second pregnancy Friday, revealing that she and NFL star Christian McCaffrey are expecting...
Newport Hospital lockdown lifted after shooting threat deemed non-credible
NEWPORT, R.I. — Newport Hospital has ended a temporary lockdown after police determined a reported shooting threat against the hospital was not credible....
FBI arrests Hungarian man accused in Tiverton swatting case
TIVERTON, R.I. — A criminal swatting case tied to a fake emergency call in Tiverton has now stretched overseas, with the Federal Bureau...
Rhode Island Senate approves proposal to extend bar hours during 2026 World Cup
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The Rhode Island Senate has approved legislation that would allow bar and restaurant hours across the state to be extended...
Yawgoo Valley water park closed permanently
EXETER, R.I. — Yawgoo Valley announced that its longtime water park will not reopen, marking the end of one of Rhode Island’s few...
Providence man pleads no contest in URI video voyeurism case
SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. — A Providence man accused of secretly recording a University of Rhode Island (URI) student while she showered has pleaded...
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Harborside Inn groundbreaking marks rebuild of Block Island hotel
NEW SHOREHAM, R.I. — Construction is officially moving forward on the historic Harborside Inn nearly three years after a devastating fire destroyed the...
