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Crime February 16, 2024

Illegal immigrant arrested for child molestation in Rhode island after being detained and released: ICE

An illegal immigrant in the U.S. facing a child molestation charge in Rhode Island was arrested after being released by local authorities.

Rhode Island February 15, 2024

Rhode Island man charged with setting fires around majority-Black church

Kevin Colantonio, 34, of North Providence, Rhode Island, has been arrested and charged in connection with several gasoline-fueled fires lit around a predominantly Black church.

US February 13, 2024

Rhode Island hiker gets bitten by coyote before killing it with his bare hands, tests reveal animal had rabies

A Rhode Island hiker was on a walk in the woods when he was bitten by a coyote. The animal, whom the hiker killed with his bare hands, has since tested positive for rabies.

Rhode Island January 19, 2024

RI Gov. McKee proposes sending 4 major infrastructure plans to ballot box

Democratic Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee has proposed ballot initiatives pertaining to four infrastructure spending proposals valued at a total of $345 million.

Relationships January 12, 2024

Indiana woman sentenced to prison after defrauding 96-year-old widower out of nearly $80,000

A 34-year-old woman from Indiana was sentenced to 36 months behind bars after she pleaded guilty to defrauding a 96-year-old widower by perpetuating a fake online relationship.

Weather January 10, 2024

Winter storm hammers East Coast, leaves hundreds of thousands without power

Forecasters are anticipating “widespread hazardous weather impacts Wednesday following a powerful winter storm in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic regions.

Rhode Island January 8, 2024

A travel guide for exploring Rhode Island: 15 things you can do in the country's smallest state

Rhode Island may be small, but it does offer a lot of activities for visitors. The Newport Mansions and Taylor Swift's Ocean State dwelling are a couple popular tourist destinations.

Rhode Island December 14, 2023

Rhode Island priest gets 6 years in federal prison for massive child porn stash

The Rev. James Jackson, 68, of Providence, Rhode Island, has been sentenced to six years in federal prison for possessing over 12,000 images and 1,300 videos of child sexual abuse.

Rhode Island December 13, 2023

'Catastrophic' structural failures feared on partially-closed Providence bridge

Authorities suspect "something catastrophic" led to the breakage of a support rod on Rhode Island's now-partially closed Washington Bridge.

College December 12, 2023

Police arrest 41 students at Brown University following a sit-in protest, the 2nd in over a month

41 Brown University students were arrested and charged with trespassing during a Monday night sit-in at University Hall where they demanded the school divest from weapons manufacturers amid the Israel-Hamas war, according to the Brown Daily Herald.

Rhode Island December 12, 2023

Busy Rhode Island bridge closed after 'critical failure' found, may not reopen for months

The Washington Bridge in Rhode Island is facing a structural failure in some original 1960s components. As a result, the westbound lanes have been closed for repair work.