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December 25, 2022

Rhode Island man tries to sneak 'artfully concealed' gun parts in peanut butter jars through TSA

Port Authority Police arrested a man who allegedly tried to sneak gun parts concealed in two peanut butter jars through airport security on Dec. 22.

December 23, 2022

New Hampshire man convicted of running unlicensed bitcoin exchange business

A man from New Hampshire was convicted of running an illegal bitcoin exchange business. Prosecutors claim the man's business catered to people intending to commit fraud.

December 23, 2022

Rhode Island man found with arsenal of 200 guns, flamethrower plans to plead guilty to federal charges

A Rhode Island man plans to plead guilty to federal charges after he was found with a flamethrower, 200 other guns and thousands of rounds of ammunition.

December 19, 2022

Rhode Island workers remove tents from outside of State House

Tents were removed from outside the Rhode Island State House after a judge agreed with Gov. Dan McKee on the issue. The tents were a part of a protest aimed at Rhode Island housing.

December 8, 2022

Kirk Cameron speaks out after faith-based book 'banned': Diversity should include Christianity

Actor Kirk Cameron, author of 'As You Grow,' told Fox News he has been rejected by dozens of libraries where he or his publisher have asked to host a story hour.

November 21, 2022

Rhode Island food bank: Food insecurity is three times more prevalent now than before the pandemic

According to the Rhode Island Community Food Bank's annual report, more households in the state cannot afford adequate food now than before the pandemic.

November 21, 2022

Renowned trainer who worked with LeBron James, Stephen Curry and others arrested on rape charge

Rob McClanaghan, a renowned basketball trainer, was arrested on rape and drugging for intercourse charges stemming from an alleged incident in Boston.

November 20, 2022

Rhode Island official shares 'extreme' view that using the wrong pronoun is an act of violence

A Rhode Island elected official claimed using the wrong pronouns was a form of violence, and used a definition from the World Health Organization to justify her claims.

November 16, 2022

Rhode Island police officer acquitted of assaulting political opponent during abortion rally

A police officer from Rhode Island was charged with assault after punching a woman during an abortion rally. The charges were acquitted by a judge who says the actions were justified.

November 15, 2022

Providence school district slapped with civil rights complaint over loan forgiveness only for non-Whites

A civil rights complaint was filed against the Providence Public School District over a program offering student loan forgiveness to only non-White teachers.