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Providence City Council approves ban on gas-powered leaf blowers by 2033
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The Providence City Council has voted to phase out the use gas-powered leaf blowers, approving a full citywide ban by...
Rhode Island federal judge orders Trump administration to fully fund SNAP benefits for November
A federal judge in Rhode Island has ordered the Trump administration to fully fund SNAP benefits for November. U.S. District Judge John J. McConnell...
T.F. Green not on FAA list for flight cuts amid government shutdown, so far
WARWICK, R.I. — The ongoing U.S. federal government shutdown has begun to take a noticeable toll on air travel. The Federal Aviation Administration...
2025 Rhode Island election results
The 2025 Rhode Island election results: Early results show that Jill Davidson has won the Democratic nomination for the Ward 2 Providence City Council special election, earning strong...
Roger Williams and Fatima Hospitals may close by the end of 2025
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The financially troubled owner of Roger Williams Medical Center and Our Lady of Fatima Hospital has asked a bankruptcy court...
Rhode Island officials reviewing Smithfield Public Schools antisemitic hazing incident handling
SMITHFIELD, R.I. — Governor Dan McKee said Wednesday that state officials are reviewing Smithfield Public Schools’ response to an antisemitic hazing incident that has...
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...
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Tiverton man accused of attacking woman, threatening neighbor with crossbow
TIVERTON, R.I. — A Tiverton man is facing multiple felony charges after police say he assaulted a woman inside a home and later confronted...
