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Two hospitalized in Coventry stabbing
COVENTRY, R.I. (WLNE) — Two people were hospitalized after a stabbing in Coventry. The Coventry Police Department said officers responded to Mapledale Street on Wednesday night. Officials said one person took themselves to the hospital while the other was taken by rescue. Police said no suspects were apprehended and...
Johnston beef slaughterhouse fined $20K, given probation for violating Federal Meat Inspection Act
A Johnston slaughterhouse will pay a $20,000 fine and spend three years on federal probation for selling fraudulently labeled beef in 2019, U.S. Attorney Zachary A. Cunha announced Tuesday. U.S. District Court Judge Mary S. McElroy’s ruling had probation time twice as long as the 18 months that the Rhode Island Beef and Veal’s lawyers […] The post Johnston beef slaughterhouse fined $20K, given probation for violating Federal Meat Inspection Act appeared first on Rhode Island Current.
Weather Now: Clouds/Fog to Sun Today; Dry Through Saturday
Good morning! Once we shake the low clouds and fog, we’ll have beautiful weather today! In fact, some pretty nice weather will continue into the weekend. Yesterday, we talked about the numbers from April and what to expect in a typical May. Today, here’s what the Climate Prediction Center is saying about what May will look like, based on current weather patterns.
Olivia Culpo shared a list of 13 restaurants she loves in Rhode Island. Check it out.
When it comes to dining, Rhode Island's Olivia Culpo is known to have taste. The reality star's family has opened five restaurants in the state – The Back 40, Union + Main, Lake Taco, Evie's and Black Oak Kitchen & Drink – since 2017 that she has a hand in. And she's always made it known on social media that she loves Rhode Island food.
Students and teachers in Providence plan to rally in support of ethnic studies
(WJAR) — Some students and teachers in Providence are pushing for the teaching of ethnic studies in schools. They are having a rally on Thursday in support of a recently passed school board resolution. That resolution would require ethnic studies be taught as a social studies course, and students...
Massachusetts Kidnapping Suspect Arrested In Rhode Island
The suspect wanted for an assault and kidnapping in Massachusetts has been taken into custody in Rhode Island. Forty-one-year-old Jamaine Johnson allegedly choked his girlfriend in a domestic incident, stole her car and took off with their six-month-old child. He reportedly threatened to harm himself and the child. Overnight Tuesday,...
Do RI doctors need protection from out of state anti-abortion, anti-transgender laws?
PROVIDENCE − Do doctors in Rhode Island need a "shield law" to protect them from the long arm of anti-abortion and anti-transgender laws in other states?. A long list of medical professionals and advocates say they do and the R.I. Senate is poised to vote on Thursday on legislation (S2262) prohibiting any interference in Rhode Island with an individual's access to transgender and reproductive health care services.
Johnston native transforms empty factory, aims to reinvigorate Frog City
Jessie Jacavone wants to spark a Frog City resurgence. He walked around the second floor of his bare Johnston mill and imagined the 17 luxury apartments he plans to build within the next year. “I grew up here; I already knew this area,” he said, standing inside the gutted structure,...
Bodycam video shows man pointing gun at Raynham police
Bodycam video released by the Bristol County District Attorney’s office shows the moment a man opened his apartment door and pointed a gun at Raynham Police officers. Stephen Maclean, 35, was shot and killed inside his apartment on King Phillip Street after he pointed a loaded gun at police, Quinn’s office said in a statement Tuesday evening.
Providence Teachers Union reacts to Mayor Smiley's proposed budget
(WJAR) — The Providence Teachers Union says they were shortchanged in Mayor Smiley's recently proposed budget. Smiley is proposing an extra $3 million for city schools, which is the largest increase in seven years. In a tweet, the teachers union wrote, “Hope there is a line item in the...
Jury sees 'graphic' video of Rock St. convenience store shooting; murder suspect on trial
FALL RIVER — Fifteen jurors were presented images of a disturbing scene caught on surveillance video inside the Stop N Save convenience store on Rock Street. It showed 54-year-old owner Lal Kishor Mahaseth being gunned down during a robbery by a man disguised head to toe in black in October 2021.
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