CRIME September 10, 2019 Patriots' Antonio Brown signing allegedly prompts mass shooting threat from Giants fan A New York Giants fan upset that the New England Patriots signed wide receiver Antonio Brown allegedly threatened a mass shooting at Gillette Stadium over the weekend.
Maine August 27, 2019 Maine couple purchases infamous 'Conjuring' home, says it's still haunted: 'footsteps, knocks ... lights flashing' The real-life haunted farmhouse in Rhode Island that inspired the 2013 horror flick “The Conjuring” was recently purchased by a couple in Maine who admitted they still experience the same paranormal activity that infamously drove out a family in the 1970s.
CRIME August 22, 2019 Rhode Island portable toilet explosions probed by bomb squad, $5G reward offered Authorities in Rhode Island are trying to figure out who set off explosives inside a pair of portable toilets over the weekend, leaving the thrones blown to pieces in two towns.
Border security August 17, 2019 Rhode Island guard resigns after video shows truck driving into anti-ICE protesters A Rhode Island correctional officer resigned Friday, one day after being placed on administrative leave following an incident in which a truck driver plowed the vehicle into a small crowd of anti-ICE protesters -- reportedly injuring two of them.
SPORTS August 16, 2019 Little League World Series pitcher receives praise for 'unreal' sportsmanship A Little League World Series pitcher displayed some incredible sportsmanship after he allowed a deep home run during a game Friday.
INFECTIOUS DISEASE August 16, 2019 Rhode Island mosquitoes test positive for potentially deadly virus EEE, officials say The state said the positive results mark the first of 2019.
IMMIGRATION July 19, 2019 Green card scam thwarted by ‘best sex ever’ text that arrived as immigration agent was reviewing phone, prosecutors say A Liberian soccer player’s attempt to trick U.S. immigration authorities into giving him a green card backfired after an agent viewing the phone of the woman he claimed to be his wife saw an incoming message from another person thanking her for the “best sex ever,” prosecutors say.
CRIME June 30, 2019 Massachusetts mother drove into Rhode Island reservoir with 3 children on board, police say A woman from Massachusetts was arrested Friday afternoon after driving her vehicle into a reservoir in Rhode Island with her three young children inside, according to police.
Outbreaks June 30, 2019 Salmonella outbreak linked to fresh papayas sickens at least 62 people in 8 states, CDC says Dozens of people in eight U.S. states have been infected with a strain of salmonella after eating fresh papayas imported from Mexico, according to federal health officials.
Transportation June 23, 2019 Motorcyclists killed in New Hampshire crash identified, including married couple New Hampshire authorities released the names of seven bikers killed Friday evening when their group collided with a pickup truck towing a flatbed trailer.
Roman Catholic June 2, 2019 Rhode Island bishop facing backlash for tweeting Catholics 'should not support' Pride Month events This year's Pride Month commemorates the 50-year anniversary of the Stonewall Riots in New York City, which launched the gay rights movement.