A Rhode Island man will spend two decades in prison for producing and intending to distribute tens of thousands of fentanyl-laced pills disguised as pain medication, the Justice Department announced.

PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island College is suspending 20 degree programs and consolidating 15 other programs and concentrations, citing decreasing demand, according to college President Jack R.

Protesters gathered at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence Thursday afternoon after Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents were reportedly present. “ICE is targeting a patient, and they are ...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — A group of demonstrators descended on the Rhode Island Hospital campus Thursday to protest Immigration and Customs Enforcement. A lawyer, Kelvin Santos, said he was ...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) – A Providence police investigation led to early morning raids Thursday in locations throughout Rhode Island, Target 12 has learned. Providence Police Commander Timothy O ...

In fact, it's one of the top things to do in Rhode Island. Plan Ahead: If you have mobility limitations or are using a stroller or wheelchair, stick to the northern section of the trail ...

Multiple people were arrested - and firearms seized - in law enforcement raids led by Providence Police in cities and towns across Rhode Island on Thursday. The action comes after a months-long ...

Four Rhode Island pharmacists have been reprimanded by the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH). The four were cited for claiming that they had completed legally required continuing education ...

Rhode Island Senate President Dominick Ruggerio (D-North Providence, Providence) passed away Monday morning after a monthslong battle against cancer. He was 76 years old. Ruggerio, a 41-year veteran ...

There are hundreds of outstanding players in Rhode Island, and these lists are not intended to be comprehensive. Let us know about other athletes worthy of fans’ attention. Note: Some players ...

(WJAR) — A powerful figure in Rhode Island politics has died. Senate President Dominick Ruggerio passed away early Monday morning at the age of 76, after he went back into the hospital last week ...

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