A Rhode Island man convicted of illegally selling guns and lying on federal firearms purchase forms was sentenced Wednesday to two years in prison, federal prosecutors said.… MORE
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Judge dismisses $30M tribal lawsuit against highway agency
A judge has dismissed the Narragansett Tribe’s $30 million lawsuit against the Federal Highway Administration and the state of Rhode Island over a yearslong dispute, claiming that the agency damaged historic archeological sites during the construction of Route 95 in Providence.… MORE
"PPAC" announces 2022-2023 season offerings
The Providence Performing Arts Center kicks off its 2022-2023 season in September with “Tina – The Tina Turner Musical”.… MORE
Maryland hires former Rhode Island coach Cox as assistant
Maryland hired former Rhode Island basketball coach David Cox as an assistant.… MORE
Former state official Smiley launches mayoral campaign
Brett Smiley, a former top ranking city and state official who left office a year ago today formally announced his candidacy for Providence mayor.… MORE
Fauci named keynote speaker at Roger Williams U commencement
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the face of the federal response to the coronavirus pandemic, will deliver the keynote address at Roger Williams University’s commencement ceremony, the Rhode Island school announced Monday.… MORE
RI US House candidate arrested in Ohio on menacing charge
A Rhode Island congressional candidate has been arrested on a menacing charge after a driver reported being followed for scores of miles in Ohio.… MORE
RI State Police take on a comfort dog
Rhode Island State Police have a new K-9, but unlike their many other police dogs Gus is a soft, cuddly comfort dog.… MORE
Providence police investigate gunshot fired in hospital room
Police are investigating a gunshot that was fired through a window at a room at Rhode Island Hospital.… MORE
Fortunate Friars living in moment with top seed Kansas next
Providence coach Ed Cooley heard all the chatter following his team entering the NCAA Tournament. … MORE
