Rhode Island News
From Johnston to the Las Vegas Strip: How Mat Franco Built a Magic Empire
There is a moment in Mat Franco’s origin story that tells you everything you need to know about him. He was four years...
Rhode Island’s connection to the Victory Day kiss photograph
On August 14, 1945, George Mendonsa, a Newport native who later lived in Middletown, was photographed celebrating after Japan’s surrender was announced. The...
Market Basket requests restraining order against former executives for visiting Rhode Island stores
TEWKSBURY, M.A. — Market Basket is asking Middlesex Superior Court for a restraining order against two former executives, one of whom was reportedly...
Rhode Island road quality ranks dead last in U.S.
Data from the Federal Highway Administration ranks Rhode Island road quality at the bottom among U.S. states. The Ocean State has the highest...
Johnston man accused of poisoning coworker out on bond despite gun charges
JOHNSTON, R.I. — A U.S. District Court judge is allowing a man accused of poisoning a coworker out on bond despite by the...
Armed robbery suspect barricaded in Cranston home
CRANSTON, R.I. — Cranston Police have shut down a section of Warwick Avenue near Henry Street this Wednesday morning as they investigate an...
Olneyville N.Y. System gets liquor license in Cranston
CRANSTON, R.I. — Olneyville New York System in Cranston just got approval for a local liquor license, meaning beer is officially on the...
9-year-old Pawtucket boy dies after medical emergency at Massachusetts beach
DARTMOUTH, M.A. — A Pawtucket boy died Sunday evening after suffering a medical emergency at a beach in Dartmouth, Massachusetts. Emergency crews were...
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Rhode Island bill may change cannabis laws
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Rhode Island lawmakers are considering changes to the state’s cannabis laws as officials work to address issues that surfaced during...
