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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...

MS-13 gang member in Providence
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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
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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...

MS-13 arrest in Providence
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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...

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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
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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...

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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...

Olivia Culpo welcomes baby
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Olivia Culpo welcomes baby girl with husband Christian McCaffrey

CRANSTON, R.I. — Big news from one of Rhode Island’s own, Olivia Culpo is officially a mom! The Cranston native and former Miss Universe...

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Michael Douglas to make first-ever convention appearance at Rhode Island Comic Con 2026

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Michael Douglas is coming to Providence this fall for a milestone moment in his career: his first-ever appearance at a fan...