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RI Senate chamber to be dedicated to Dominick Ruggerio
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The Senate chamber at the Rhode Island State House will be formally dedicated Thursday in honor of former Senate President Dominick Ruggerio. Ruggerio, who...
Vintage Pet Rescue is hosting a 21st birthday fundraiser for Sprout
FOSTER, R.I. — A beloved rescue dog named Sprout is getting ready to celebrate a milestone birthday while helping other animals in need. Sprout,...
Why Rhode Island had five state capitals and how it shaped the state’s history
Rhode Island’s early government was unlike any other in the country. Instead of one permanent capital, the state once operated with five different capitals,...
Antisemitic graffiti found at 3 East Greenwich schools, investigation launched
EAST GREENWICH, R.I. — Police and school officials are investigating after antisemitic graffiti was found at multiple schools in East Greenwich. According to Superintendent...
Shekarchi to be interviewed for RI Supreme Court vacancy
ROVIDENCE, R.I. — House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi’s upcoming interview for the Rhode Island Supreme Court is drawing new attention to the future of...
RI gun industry liability bill would allow negligence lawsuits against manufacturers, dealers
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A new bill would allow negligence lawsuits against the gun industry, holding manufacturers and sellers liable for harm involving firearms. The...
Providence hit-and-run investigation: police search for black Chevrolet after fatal crash
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A Providence hit-and-run investigation is underway after a man was struck and killed over the weekend, and police are now asking for the...
URI voyeurism arrest: suspect charged after residence hall incidents
KINGSTON, R.I. — An arrest has been made in a voyeurism case at the University of Rhode Island (URI) following an investigation into reported incidents inside...
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Third W-2 error for State of Rhode Island employees
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The newest W2 error is affecting thousands of state college employees, marking the latest issue in a series of tax form...
