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Media 21 hours ago

Rhode Island pro-equity teacher sent 'threatening' email to student vocal against 'de-leveling': parents

A Rhode Island school teacher sent what parents believed was a "threatening" email to their son who was advocating against a "de-leveling" equity agenda.

U.S. 21 hours ago

Federal judge rules Rhode Island must end truck tolling program within 48 hours

A federal judge ruled that Rhode Island must end its truck tolling system within 48 hours, claiming the program unfairly targets out-of-state truckers and is unconstitutional.

U.S. 21 hours ago

Rhode Island officials say decomposed body found in home is former mayor

Officials in Rhode Island say that the body of a former mayor was found inside her home on Monday, as well as one other person who's name hasn't been released.

U.S. 21 hours ago

2 bodies found ‘severely decomposed’ in former Rhode Island mayor's home: police

Police in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, found the body of a man and a woman inside the home of former mayor Susan Menard. Authorities have not identified the "severely decomposed" bodies.

U.S. 21 hours ago

Rhode Island feds seize 660,000 fake Adderall pills containing meth

A drug seizure of over 660,000 counterfeit Adderall pills, with a street value of about $4.6 million, has led to the arrest of a Rhode Island man.

U.S. 21 hours ago

Rhode Island middle school boys take down teacher who allegedly harassed their female classmates

A Rhode Island middle school teacher is on leave after a group of seventh-grade boys created a "Pedo Database" to document his inappropriate behavior.

Politics 21 hours ago

Rhode Island 2022 primary election results

Rhode Island holds primary elections Tuesday in the 2022 midterms for races for governor, and the state's two House seats in the U.S. Congress.

Politics 21 hours ago

2022 primary season concludes with fiery Republican face-offs in battleground New Hampshire

Trump's not on the ballot, but he's part of the conversation, as New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Delaware hold the final nominating primaries of the 2022 election cycle

U.S. 21 hours ago

University of Rhode Island secures $1 million in federal funding for plastic pollution research

The University of Rhode Island will receive $1 million in federal assistance to further its research into plastic pollution and its effects on the ocean.

U.S. 21 hours ago

Rain continues in Rhode Island, causes major floods and road closures

Heavy rains over Labor Day Weekend caused major flooding in Rhode Island, and the rain isn't letting up yet. Many major roadways have been closed across the state.

Media 21 hours ago

Slain officer's widow disgusted as Brown University acquires cop killer's art: 'What about my husband?'

Slain officer's widow Maureen Faulkner blasted Brown University for acquiring artwork from a convicted murderer who shot her husband over 40 years ago.

U.S. 21 hours ago

Providence mayor proposes $10 million reparations spending plan

The mayor of Providence proposed a $10 million spending plan which would fund financial literacy and homeownership, workforce training, small business development, and more.

U.S. 21 hours ago

Rhode Island woman unknowingly drove to work with half-naked man in rear of her vehicle: police

A Rhode Island man has been taken into custody after a woman unknowingly drove to her job in Easton, Massachusetts, with him lying on the floor of her vehicle, police say.

U.S. 21 hours ago

Rhode Island officials declare drought disaster, restrict water usage

Rhode Island is currently in the midst of a drought. Federal officials declared a disaster in the state as the drought continues to worsen.

Politics 21 hours ago

Democratic Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, asked if Biden should run again, says 'I'm gonna duck that question'

Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island asked to "duck the question" when asked if he believes President Biden should run for a second term in 2024.

U.S. 21 hours ago

Elderly man on vacation dies in Wisconsin drawbridge accident, police say

An elderly retiree on vacation was killed during a drawbridge accident in Wisconsin on Monday.

U.S. 21 hours ago

Rhode Island man arrested after driving around Providence with woman stuck on hood of car, police say

A Rhode Island man has been taken into custody after allegedly driving around Providence with a woman who had her hand stuck on the hood of his car, police say.

U.S. 21 hours ago

Rhode Island police leap onto Block Island ferry to break up brawl, video shows

A reported fight on a ferry traveling from Block Island to mainland Rhode Island has resulted in multiple injuries with police seen jumping on board off a moving boat.

U.S. 21 hours ago

Rhode Island National Guard promotes first Black colonel

The Rhode Island National Guard held their promotion ceremony on Saturday at the Joint Force headquarters. At the ceremony, Sharon Harmon attained the rank of colonel.

Media 21 hours ago

Rhode Island mom sues after discovering 'secret' 'antiracist' meetings held in district

A Rhode Island mom was blocked from attending an 'antiracist' official 'public' meeting in violation of the law, a lawsuit by the Goldwater Institute said.

Entertainment 21 hours ago

Joni Mitchell performs first full set in over 20 years at Newport Folk Festival

Joni Mitchell joined Brandi Carlisle and other artists on stage at the Newport Folk Festival Sunday for her first full set in over 20 years as a result of health complications.

U.S. 21 hours ago

Rhode Island basketball coach criminally charged for naked 'fat test' performed on male students

A famous Rhode Island basketball coach has been criminally charged for performing naked "fat tests" on male students. Aaron Thomas' arraignment is scheduled for August 19, 2022.

U.S. 21 hours ago

Rhode Island man robs strip club, takes $25K: Reports

The suspect allegedly walked into a Rhode Island strip club before it opened, put a gun to the manager's, demanding the money he was counting

U.S. 21 hours ago

RI sues five landlords over 'significant lead hazards'

Rhode Island is suing three properties in Providence, Central Falls, and Newport which contained "significant lead hazards."

Sports 21 hours ago

Alexander Bublik gives 'honest' speech after losing Hall of Fame Open: 'Put your whole prize money on red'

Alexander Bublik of Kazakhstan did not appear too happy to lose in three sets to Maxime Cressy on Sunday.

U.S. 21 hours ago

RI man who torched a police car sentenced to 3 years in prison

A Rhode Island man poured flammable liquid into a police car in 2020 which wrecked the vehicle for good. The man will serve three years in prison for the crime.

U.S. 21 hours ago

Rhode Island police officer pleads not guilty to assaulting political opponent at pro-choice rally

A Rhode Island police officer pleaded not guilty to assaulting a Democrat opponent for a state senate seat he was running for while at a pro-choice rally.

U.S. 21 hours ago

Rhode Island officials look into Providence police officers who smashed handcuffed mans head into pavement

Law enforcement officials are looking into the conduct of two Providence police officers who are seen on video smashing a handcuffed man's face into the pavement over the weekend.

U.S. 21 hours ago

RI officials warn of dangerous jellyfish with powerful sting

Rhode island's environment officials have warned of a jellyfish which has a powerful sting. The species in question are adult clinging jellyfish.

U.S. 21 hours ago

Providence gang shootout sends 3 people to prison

Three gang members will serve prison time for a shooting in Providence, says the RI attorney general. Nine people were injured in the May 2021 shoutout.

Media 21 hours ago

Rhode Island mother billed $74K for trying to review school curriculum: They're 'stonewalling parents'

While parents around the United States are being charged "exorbitant" amounts of money to obtain public information, a Rhode Island mother speaks out on 'America's Newsroom.'