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Rhode Island to phase out sale of rat poisons under new law

(WJAR) — Rhode Island will begin phasing out the sale of certain rat poisons after Gov. Dan McKee signed new legislation into law Thursday, making the Ocean State the second in the nation to adopt restrictions on the products. The law targets first- and second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides, commonly used...
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Warwick police seeking man in theft investigation

(WJAR) — The Warwick Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a man connected to a theft investigation. However, police did not release any details surrounding the case. Anyone with information is asked to call 401-468-4267.
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‘Two Grannies on the Road’: Duo on mission to visit every city, town in...

Beth Sobiloff is on a mission to visit every single city and town in Massachusetts alongside her "partner in crime" Marcia Rothwell.
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Man wanted on New York murder charge arrested in Rhode Island

A North Providence man wanted on a first-degree murder charge in New York has been arrested.
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Rhode Island Resident Dies Inside Watching All Their Keys Fall Into Sewer Grate: ‘Very...

Dropping one’s valuables into the sewers is doubtless a universal fear, and an individual in Providence, Rhode Island, was one unfortunate soul to suffer that fate. According to ScorchedBurrito in r/Wellthatsucks, it wasn’t just one item that fell into a sewer grate, but “all their keys.” They were allegedly just about
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Crews knock down house fire in Cranston

A multifamily home is likely a total loss after crews knocked down a fire on Laurens Street in Cranston.
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New Rhode Island law will require bars, restaurants to provide drink lids on request

(WJAR) — Rhode Island bars and other establishments that serve alcohol will soon be required to offer drink lids to customers who request them under a new law signed by Gov. Dan McKee. Supporters say the measure is designed to help prevent drink tampering and give patrons added peace...
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Motorcyclist in Federal Hill crash pleads not guilty

19-year-old Michael Carnevale entered a plea of not guilty to a misdemeanor charge of reckless driving.
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Re-do of Sgt. Hanley hearing set to start in July

(WJAR) — The re-do of an embattled Providence police sergeant’s disciplinary hearing is scheduled to begin July 8, NBC 10 has learned. Sgt. Joseph Hanley has been out of work for six years, after he was accused of punching and kicking a handcuffed suspect in April 2020. The...
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One year after heartbreaking disqualification, RWU runner captures national title

BRISTOL, R.I. (WJAR) — “Nobody could ever write a more perfect ending than how that ending was.”. For Roger Williams University runner Nathan Tassey, the journey to the top was anything but easy. While the standout athlete captured the university’s first-ever track and field national title this past...

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