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A Bristol man accused of driving under the influence and injuring two police officers in the process was arrested early Thursday morning.

PROVIDENCE – The U.S. Postal Service employees in Providence looked for colorful envelopes that they hoped contained cash, checks or gift cards, reaping more than $1 million in checks on just one of the days they ran the scheme, according to federal officials. The seven employees would conceal the envelopes in...

Kristina Shalhoup's on-air sock slide attempt ended in a wipeout. Inspired by Tom Cruise, it didn’t go quite as planned. It all happened live on ABC6.

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — The cost of keeping tow trucks on constant standby at the Washington Bridge has soared to $6.8 million, more than triple the original budget, Target 12 has found. The R.I. Department of Transportation budgeted $2 million for the emergency towing services just after the westbound...

Multiple people were rushed to a local trauma center after a Bristol County rollover crash on Wednesday. According to the Mansfield Firefighter Union, at approximately 11:30 a.m., Engine 31, Engine 32, Rescue 35, Rescue 36, and Car 35 were dispatched to the area 15 Reservoir Street (Aroma Joe’s) for a motor vehicle...

Watch out, city slickers — you could fit more than four New York Cities inside this ranch. A 916,076-acre grazing empire in Wyoming listed this week for a grand total of $79.5 million, the New York Times reported. Pathfinder Ranches, which encompasses four separate properties, is one of the largest working ranches in...

LINCOLN — Troopers arrested Keenen Moses, 34, of 1905 Mineral Spring Ave., North Providence, Rhode Island, at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 6, for carrying a concealed pistol without a permit, possession of a prohibited large-capacity feeding device, reckless driving, and obstruction of an officer. The arrest followed a...

Jairo Esdel Galva, 26, was sentenced to two consecutive life sentences at the ACI and an additional 30 years to serve concurrently.

Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha is asking the Division of Statewide Planning to revise its draft State Transportation Improvement Plan [[ STIP ]] to better comply with the state's Act on Climate. “The Act on Climate isn’t optional, it’s the law,” said Attorney General Neronha. “And right now, state...

While Rhode Island boasts coastal beauty and cultural charm, it’s not without its challenges. If you’re considering a move, here are 10 reasons why you might want to think twice before relocating to this small but densely populated state:. 1. High Cost of Living. The cost of living...