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Rhode Island police leap onto Block Island ferry to break up brawl, video shows

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.

Rhode Island National Guard promotes first Black colonel

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.

Rhode Island mom sues after discovering 'secret' 'antiracist' meetings held in district

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.

Joni Mitchell performs first full set in over 20 years at Newport Folk Festival

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.

Rhode Island basketball coach criminally charged for naked 'fat test' performed on male students

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.

Rhode Island man robs strip club, takes $25K: Reports

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

RI sues five landlords over 'significant lead hazards'

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."

Alexander Bublik gives 'honest' speech after losing Hall of Fame Open: 'Put your whole prize money on red'

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.

RI man who torched a police car sentenced to 3 years in prison

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.

Rhode Island police officer pleads not guilty to assaulting political opponent at pro-choice rally

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.