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‘Novel synthetic opioids’ detected in RI’s illicit drug supply
The Rhode Island Department of Health is alerting medical professionals to the recent detection of novel synthetic opioids in ...
RI's cities rarely enforce sidewalk snow removal laws. The consequences can be lethal.
Woonsocket, like many Rhode Island cities, requires property owners to keep sidewalks clear of ice and snow, but rarely ...
McKee is promoting his RI 2030 Plan on highway billboards. Here's who pays for them.
Gov. Dan McKee, who waved a copy of his Rhode Island 2030 plan aloft during his State of the State speech in January, is ...
Providence NAACP in turmoil after president’s suspension
The Boston Globe’s Steph Machado joined 12 News at 4 to discuss the Providence NAACP’s current state after its president was suspended.
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Driver arrested after head-on crash in North Providence
DUI after head-on crash. NORTH PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) – The driver in head-on crash on Mineral Spring Avenue in North ...
Parkland shooting survivor David Hogg will be in RI on April 24. Here's why.
Hogg, who is also the vice chair of the DNC, recently said he would pledge millions to fund primary challengers for ...
Lobbyists made $16.4M in RI last year. Here's who made the most, and who they worked for
Last year, 607 registered lobbyists earned a total of $16.4 million to sway the actions of RI's governor, lawmakers and other ...
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WaterFire returns to R.I. for the 2025 season
PROVIDENCE — WaterFire will return to downtown Providence this summer, kicking off the season in May with events planned through the end of December. A large-scale public art installation ...