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February 2, 2023

Former Rhode Island mayor launches presidential bid

Republican Steve Laffey announced Thursday that he is running for president in 2024. Laffey served as the mayor of Cranston, Rhode Island, from 2003 to 2007.

February 1, 2023

Rhode Island officers face union embezzlement charges

Two Rhode Island police officers — one current and one former — have been indicted on embezzlement charges over the alleged misuse of union funds.

January 31, 2023

Top Rhode Island Dems push 'assault weapons' ban

Democratic Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee and other top officials in his party urged the state legislature to help pass a ban on so-called "assault weapons" into law.

January 31, 2023

Owners of 4 Rhode Island lead-contaminated properties agree to fix problems, pay fines

The Rhode Island attorney general's office announced that the owners of four lead-contaminated properties in the state have agreed to fix the issues and pay fines.

January 29, 2023

Matt Allen on assistant principal trying to pay off student's cartel debt: Never seen a story like this

Matt Allen, radio host for WPRO in Rhode Island, questions the actions of a Rhode Island assistant principal trying to raise money to pay off an illegal student’s cartel debt. 

January 27, 2023

Rhode Island man found guilty of Vietnam vet's murder

Michael Soares, 37, was found guilty of the 2013 first-degree murder of John "Jack" Fay, a 66-year-old Vietnam War veteran, in Rhode Island's Warwick City Park.

January 26, 2023

Rhode Island cop acquitted in teen's shooting

Daniel Dolan, an off-duty Pawtucket, Rhode Island, police officer who shot and wounded an 18-year-old he witnessed speeding, was cleared of four charges Thursday.

January 25, 2023

Woman gets over 6 years in prison for involvement in romance scams

A Texas woman was sentenced to over six years in prison for involvement in a scam that stole $2.6 million from victims. The woman was charged with fraud and conspiracy.

January 24, 2023

Rhode Island man who fatally ran over his on-and-off girlfriend during an argument sentenced to life in prison

A man from Rhode Island was arguing with his on-and-off girlfriend when he ran her over with his car, killing her. The man has been sentenced to life in prison.

January 24, 2023

Rhode Island girl gets cookies tested for DNA to see if Santa is real, Dept. of Health responds

A girl from Rhode Island had cookies tested for DNA to see if Santa was real. The Rhode Island Department of Health tweeted, “we all agree that something magical may be at play.”