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RIDOT employee files whistleblower lawsuit, accuses supervisors of retaliation

A Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) employee filed a whistleblower lawsuit earlier this month, claiming he was being retaliated against for e...

By wpri Dec 27, 2024 03:45AM Dec 27, 2024 03:45AM

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Weather Alert: Heavy Rain & Strong Winds into the Evening

WEATHER ALERT: Strong wind gusts and periods of heavy rain are expected for today into the evening. Southerly gust to 60mph could cause power outages late We...

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Dec 11, 2024 09:27AM
Dec 11, 2024 09:27AM

Country Kitchen in Seekonk to close later this month

A beloved Seekonk diner will close its doors for good later this month....

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Dec 11, 2024 03:44AM
Dec 11, 2024 03:44AM
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RIDOT employee files whistleblower lawsuit, accuses supervisors of retaliation

A Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) employee filed a whistleblower lawsuit earlier this month, claiming he was being retaliated against for e...

By wpri
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Dec 27, 2024 03:45AM
Dec 27, 2024 03:45AM
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FDA proposes new testing rules to ensure cosmetics are asbestos-free

Cosmetic companies would have to take extra steps to ensure that any products containing talc are free of asbestos under a federal rule proposed Thursday....

By wpri
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Dec 26, 2024 11:20PM
Dec 26, 2024 11:20PM

Attleboro water superintendent resigns amid ongoing supply emergency

Attleboro's water superintendent has stepped down, just days after the mayor partially blamed the city's ongoing water supply emergency on "oversight and com...

By wpri
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Dec 26, 2024 11:09PM
Dec 26, 2024 11:09PM

Car rolls over on Route 146 in Lincoln

Rhode Island State Police are investigating after a car rolled over on the highway in Lincoln Tuesday evening....

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Dec 11, 2024 03:04AM
Dec 11, 2024 03:04AM

Accused RI fraudster to remain at Wyatt until sentencing, judge rules

Joseph Giuttari admitted to closing two loans, soliciting new business and then lying to officials in violation of his pre-sentencing release. ...

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Dec 10, 2024 09:59PM
Dec 10, 2024 09:59PM

RI Energy crews on standby ahead of rain, wind storm

A storm with strong winds and heavy rain is expected to hit Southern New England on Wednesday....

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Dec 10, 2024 05:36PM
Dec 10, 2024 05:36PM

RI picks 2 finalists to bid on new Washington Bridge over next 6 months

The state is now planning to choose a company to build the new bridge next June....

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Dec 10, 2024 04:43PM
Dec 10, 2024 04:43PM

Corn oil storage tank catches fire in Providence

Firefighters are actively battling a fire in a corn oil storage tank in Providence....

By wpri
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Dec 26, 2024 09:08PM
Dec 26, 2024 09:08PM

4 displaced by Christmas Eve fire in Newport

Four people were forced from their homes on Christmas Eve after a fire broke out in the basement of a multi-family home in Newport....

By wpri
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Dec 26, 2024 11:55AM
Dec 26, 2024 11:55AM

'Everything's being looked at': Smiley mulling tax hikes, cuts in 2025

Mayor Brett Smiley is preparing his third budget proposal since becoming mayor and said his administration is planning to raise taxes in some form next year....

By wpri
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Dec 26, 2024 11:00AM
Dec 26, 2024 11:00AM

Weather Now: Another frigid night; dry/bright Friday

Hey everyone! Hope you all enjoyed the holidays! A trend of much more seasonable temperatures will continue Friday, with a much milder but more unsettled pat...

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Dec 26, 2024 10:55AM
Dec 26, 2024 10:55AM

Victims identified in deadly Acushnet house fire

A fire at a multi-family home in Acushnet claimed the lives of two people early Christmas morning....

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Dec 26, 2024 10:52AM
Dec 26, 2024 10:52AM

Holiday Travel: What to know before you hit the road

AAA predicts that more than 119 million people will travel 50 miles or more from home between Saturday, Dec. 21, and Wednesday, Jan. 1....

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Dec 19, 2024 10:08PM
Dec 19, 2024 10:08PM

New Massachusetts emergency shelter rules kick in

The newest set of emergency shelter regulations kick in on Tuesday, and set up a two-track system to assist families based on their level of need....

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Dec 11, 2024 10:41AM
Dec 11, 2024 10:41AM

Key moments since the westbound Washington Bridge closed one year ago

Target 12 has compiled a timeline of some of the key moments, stories and investigations that have happened since the closure of the westbound Washington Bri...

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Dec 11, 2024 09:30AM
Dec 11, 2024 09:30AM
Silver Medal

Awarded for: Other Regions are giving property tax dollars back from schools....

Silver Medal

Awarded for: Other Regions are giving property tax dollars back from schools....

Rhode Island News

RIDOT employee files whistleblower lawsuit, accuses supervisors of retaliation

A Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) employee filed a whistleblower lawsuit earlier this month, claiming he was being retaliated against for e...

By wpri
0.0 Ratings
Dec 27, 2024 03:45AM
Dec 27, 2024 03:45AM

FDA proposes new testing rules to ensure cosmetics are asbestos-free

Cosmetic companies would have to take extra steps to ensure that any products containing talc are free of asbestos under a federal rule proposed Thursday....

By wpri
0.0 Ratings
Dec 26, 2024 11:20PM
Dec 26, 2024 11:20PM

Attleboro water superintendent resigns amid ongoing supply emergency

Attleboro's water superintendent has stepped down, just days after the mayor partially blamed the city's ongoing water supply emergency on "oversight and com...

By wpri
0.0 Ratings
Dec 26, 2024 11:09PM
Dec 26, 2024 11:09PM

Rhode Island Latest Articles

Corn oil storage tank catches fire in Providence

Firefighters are actively battling a fire in a corn oil storage tank in Providence....

By wpri
0.0 Ratings
Dec 26, 2024 09:08PM
Dec 26, 2024 09:08PM

4 displaced by Christmas Eve fire in Newport

Four people were forced from their homes on Christmas Eve after a fire broke out in the basement of a multi-family home in Newport....

By wpri
0.0 Ratings
Dec 26, 2024 11:55AM
Dec 26, 2024 11:55AM