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Bodycam footage shows Central Falls officer using Taser on handcuffed man

The footage shows the man falling onto the ground outside the bar and staying there for several minutes before standing up and aggressively punching a wall.
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Wrights Dairy Farm and Bakery’s mini cow hunt spreads happiness to customers

NORTH SMITHFIELD, R.I. (WJAR) — Wrights Dairy Farm and Bakery is doing something different for the month of June to celebrate Dairy Month. The 5th generation family farm, located at 200 Woonsocket Hill Road in North Smithfield, owns about 120 acres of land, while renting an additional 100 around the state of Rhode Isla
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‘Real Housewives of Rhode Island’ mom, aunties hold meet-and-greet event in Cranston

(WJAR) — The "Real Housewives of Rhode Island" mom and aunties held an meet-and-greet event in Cranston on Thursday. Alicia's aunts made an impact from episode 1 with their big Italian family get-together. The event at Twin Oaks featured a question and answer session and a giveaway. "We plan...
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Department of Children, Youth & Families announces fatality of one-year-old

Providence, R.I. — The Department of Children, Youth & Families is disclosing the fatality of a one-year-old child. According to DCYF, the Department was involved with the family at the time of the incident. The incident occurred on June 11th, 2026. Pursuant to state law, DCYF has notified the...
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Prosecutors in Rhode Island allege violence, trafficking and fraud in federal indictment

Federal prosecutors in Rhode Island said Thursday that 29 alleged gang members and their associates were charged in a racketeering conspiracy investigation. The U.S. Attorney's Office said the investigation "alleges over a decade-long pattern of violence, drug trafficking, robbery, firearms offenses, fraud schemes, and
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In the Galley: Smoked Bluefish

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — In this edition of In the Galley on Saltwater Sessions on WPRI 12+, host and seafood chef Lee Dooley guides you through the process to make his savory smoked bluefish. Also in this Saltwater Session:. Saltwater Life Moments: Share your coastal lifestyle photos and...
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Police presence observed outside residence at Maple Root Village in Coventry

(WJAR) — A large police presence was observed outside a residence in Coventry on Thursday. An NBC 10 news crew observed members of the police and fire departments outside of a home at the Maple Root Village just off Nooseneck Hill Road. Also on the scene seem to be...
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Ocean State Media, Rhode Island’s NPR and PBS organization, has voted to unionize

A majority of employees at Ocean State Media, Rhode Island’s joint NPR and PBS organization, voted to form a union with SAG-AFTRA Wednesday. Jessica Maher, SAG-AFTRA’s executive director for New England’s local chapter, said “we won with more than 70% yes vote and we look forward to bargaining."
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Scotland’s Tartan Army takes part in special Good Night Lights

The Scottish fans who traveled across the pond for the 2026 FIFA World Cup are leaving a lasting impact on the capital city.
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Tomaquag Museum preserves Indigenous history and culture in Rhode Island

(WJAR) — Tucked away in the woods of Exeter, a small museum is preserving stories that long predate Rhode Island's founding, and even the arrival of European settlers in New England. The Tomaquag Museum is Rhode Island's only Indigenous-led museum and one of the oldest tribal museums in the...

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