New bill would mandate towing of cars illegally parked in handicapped spaces
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Rhode Island’s Senate passed a bill Tuesday to stiffen the penalty for drivers who park illegally in handicapped spaces. Current lawRead More
A Catholic priest in Rhode Island suggests abortion is more heinous than pedophilia
(CNN) — A Catholic priest in Rhode Island last week condemned lawmakers who supported the state’s abortion bill and said they should be denied communion. NowRead More
Woman who took $5M from loved ones sentenced to eight years
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A Rhode Island woman who cheated close friends, her stepbrother and firefighters out of nearly $5 million to fund a lavishRead More
Police department warns of scammers posing as officers
WARWICK, R.I. (AP) — A Rhode Island police department is warning residents about scammers posing as officers. Warwick police said Tuesday the intended victims areRead More
Brown University extends its president’s contract into 2025
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Brown University’s president will continue to lead the school into 2025, the university announced Tuesday. The Ivy League school in ProvidenceRead More
RI peanut butter distributed in Mass. recalled for potential Listeria contamination
A Rhode Island company is recalling more than 4,000 jars of peanut butter, including some distributed to Massachusetts, because they have the potential for ListeriaRead More
90-year-old woman struck, killed by garbage truck
NARRAGANSETT, R.I. (AP) — A 90-year-old woman was struck and killed by a garbage truck in Rhode Island on Monday, authorities said. The accident happenedRead More
R.I. Senate considers bills to cut prescription drug costs
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Rhode Island’s Senate is considering a package of bills aimed at addressing the rising cost of prescription drugs. Eight bills wereRead More
RI man charged with filming nude women without consent
MIDDLETOWN, R. I. (AP) — A Rhode Island man out on bail for cannabis charges now faces voyeurism charges and additional cannabis charges after aRead More
University of Rhode Island opening new residence hall
KINGSTON, R.I. (AP) — University of Rhode Island officials are celebrating the completion of a new residence hall for juniors and seniors. Brookside Hall, aRead More