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

September 13, 2022

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

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

September 12, 2022

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.

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

September 6, 2022

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.

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

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.

Providence mayor proposes $10 million reparations spending plan

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.

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

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.

Rhode Island officials declare drought disaster, restrict water usage

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.