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August 30, 2022

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.

August 25, 2022

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.

August 25, 2022

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.

August 23, 2022

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.

August 19, 2022

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.

August 17, 2022

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.

August 11, 2022

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.

August 9, 2022

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.

August 8, 2022

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.

August 4, 2022

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.