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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.

July 26, 2022

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.

July 21, 2022

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.

July 19, 2022

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

July 18, 2022

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."

July 18, 2022

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.

July 14, 2022

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.

July 8, 2022

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.

July 6, 2022

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.

July 6, 2022

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.