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The Rhode Island State Police today announced six arrests as part of an ongoing effort to combat human trafficking and the exploitation of vulnerable individuals during the FIFA World Cup. The arrests resulted from a multi-agency human trafficking enforcement operation conducted in coordination with the Rhode Island St

Two Rhode Island residents were charged after the Justice Department announced a $6.5 billion healthcare fraud crackdown. The department said 455 defendants were charged, including 90 doctors and other licensed medical professionals, for their alleged participation in health care fraud and opioid abuse schemes. Mareli

A bill that would raise Rhode Island's vehicle total loss threshold from 80% to 85% is now on Gov. Dan McKee's desk after clearing both chambers of the General Assembly. A higher threshold keeps more vehicles with extensive damage in the repairable category rather than diverting them to salvage, directly affecting the

BRAINTREE, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun 22, 2026-- John M. Corcoran & Co. launched leasing last week at Dexter Street Commons , a new construction 150-home apartment community with ground floor retail in the Conant Thread District of Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Built by New England Construction, the 5-story property will b

St. Mary's Catholic Church rectory, located on 78 Broadway in Taunton, will be converted into a residential rehabilitation facility operated by Community Counseling of Bristol County, according to a site plan review application obtained by the Gazette. According to the application, the proposed use is classified as a "

A local man pled guilty in Fall River Superior Court Monday after an incident that allegedly started in Rhode Island and ended in Somerset. According to a press release, on September 22nd, 37-year-old Jaron Monroe of 57 Cambridge Ave Unit B in Warwick, RI. Monroe was taken into custody by the Massachusetts State Police

(WJAR) — A Johnston woman arrested for hitting a man on a motorcycle Friday afternoon in Portsmouth appeared in court Monday morning. Authorities say 38-year-old Lesslie McDowell appeared impaired, had the smell of alcohol on her breath and bloodshot, watery eyes at the time of the incident. Police observed...

Rhode Island's statewide drought continues to worsen.

A Storm Team 10 Weather Alert is in place this Tuesday morning as heavy rain showers may cause flooding on roadways during the early portion of the commute. As of 5 a.m., a Flood Warning is in effect for portions of Providence, Kent, Washington, and Bristol counties. A half-inch to one inch of rainfall could fall in a

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