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Seekonk police look to ID fraud suspect
Police allege the man stole a purse in Providence and used the credit cards to make purchases. → Read More
Dartmouth PD nab suspected serial shoplifter
Dartmouth police arrested a man they said was well known for previous shoplifting incidents. → Read More
Newport police searching for shooting suspect
Newport police have identified a suspect involved in a shooting on Tuesday. → Read More
Water bottles, holiday lights recalled due to injury risk
Water bottles, holiday lights and children's xylophones were recalled this week. → Read More
Coventry police save overdose victim during unrelated drug bust
Police were able to save an overdose victim which happened to be near the scene of a Coventry drug bust officers were conducting. → Read More
TruPet recalls meal enhancer due to possible Salmonella contamination
TruPet is recalling a limited amount of Boost Me Mighty Meaty Beef Topper Meal Enhancer products due to a potential Salmonella contamination. → Read More
Former Correctional Officer sentenced for drug trafficking
Bristol Count District Attorney Thomas Quinn said Stephen Lebreux, 43, was caught dealing heroin in his hometown of Swansea back in 2016. → Read More
Bike share program launches in New Bedford
A new bike-share program launched in New Bedford Thursday to provide residents and visitors with a new way to get around. → Read More
Bryant University debuts new mascot, Tupper II
The 15-minute reception was the first public appearance for the 12-week-old English bulldog. → Read More
Johnston police searching for fraud suspects
Police said the pair found a bank card in an ATM and used it to make unlawful purchases. → Read More
Instacart grocery-delivery service expanding across RI
The grocery-delivery service Instacart announced it will expand its service into the East Bay area. → Read More
Providence man arrested for drug delivery near Day Care
Police said Dsean Amado, 27, was arrested after police received a report of routine drug distribution happening near a day care on Tiogue Avenue in Coventry. → Read More
Piping plovers return to RI for warmer weather
Piping plovers have returned to Rhode Island and will spend several weeks finding new places to nest on state beaches. → Read More
Bill Clinton coming to Providence to promote new book
"A Conversation with President Bill Clinton" will be held at the Dunkin' Donuts Center on June 15 at 8 p.m. → Read More
AAA survey finds distracted driving concerns are increasing
More and more motorists admit that distracted driving is becoming a bigger concern among the growing dangers on the road. → Read More
Ocean State Job Lot to open new location in Woonsocket
Ocean State Job Lot will soon be opening a new location to revitalize Woonsocket's Diamond Hill Road Area. → Read More
Buttonwood Park Zoo mourns loss of beloved bison
The Buttonwood Park Zoo announced Tuesday that one of the Zoo's female bison has passed away. → Read More
Fall River firefighter's hat stolen on St. Patrick's Day
A Fall River fire lieutenant is asking the public for help finding his dress hat, which was stolen while he was in Newport for St. Patrick's Day. → Read More
East Bay Bike Path to be resurfaced this spring
RIDOT will be removing cracks and resurfacing 12 miles of the East Bay Bike Path. → Read More
Cat food recalled due to possible Listeria contamination
Radagast Pet Food, Inc. is recalling Rad Cat Raw Diet chicken and turkey recipe cat foods because they could be contaminated with Listeria. → Read More