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Roger Williams Park Zoo reveals name of new baby sloth
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Roger Williams Park Zoo has officially announced the name of its newest resident — a baby two-toed sloth named Quint. The...
Smithfield student files police report after antisemitic hazing incident
SMITHFIELD, R.I. — The family of a Smithfield High School student allegedly targeted in an antisemitic hazing incident has reached out to police. Smithfield...
Central Falls woman found dead in Pawtucket: six arrested
CENTRAL FALLS, R.I. — Six people are facing charges following the discovery of a woman’s body that police believe was moved after her...
RI ACLU sues Gov. McKee over protest restrictions at State House
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The ACLU of Rhode Island has filed a lawsuit against Governor Dan McKee, alleging his office directed state and Capitol Police...
Another RIDOT blunder leads to a contractor and RIDOT being sued
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A Providence family suing the Rhode Island Department of Transportation returns to court tomorrow for mediation. What started as a...
Gov. McKee declares state of emergency as Rhode Island prepares for SNAP benefits freeze
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Governor Dan McKee announced Tuesday that he will declare a state of emergency to support those who receive federal food...
24 URI faculty members named to Stanford Top 2% Scientists List
KINGSTON, R.I. — Two dozen University of Rhode Island faculty members representing a wide range of fields have been named among the world’s top...
Rhode Island ranks 14th most expensive state to live comfortably in 2025
Rhode Island ranks among nation’s most expensive states to live comfortably, report finds. Living comfortably in Rhode Island in 2025 doesn’t come cheap....
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Newport Gulls alumni win World Series with Dodgers
Two familiar faces from the 2014 Newport Gulls championship team helped the Dodgers win the 2025 World Series. Will Smith, who caught for...
