West Warwick, RI|News|
Cumberland Man Wanted For Assaulting Person Over 60 Captured: Cops
The Cumberland man was arrested during a traffic stop, police said.
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Joseph Hosey was with Patch from 2010 to 2017 and returned in 2025. Hosey is a National Press Club John Aubuchon Press Freedom Award winner, was named the Northern Illinois University Journalist of the Year, was inducted into the Northern Illinois University Hall of Fame, and won Columnist of the Year awards from both the Illinois Associated Press and the Illinois Press Association. Hosey authored a book about the Drew Peterson case, "Fatal Vows: The Tragic Wives of Sergeant Drew Peterson," which was made into the record-setting Lifetime movie "Drew Peterson: Untouchable."
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Motorcyclist And Moose Killed In Collision: Berkshire DA
The motorcycle operator crashed into a moose on Route 7 in Great Barrington, the district attorney's office said.
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Across Rhode Island|News|
CDC Updates Guidance On COVID Vaccine: What To Know In RI
Major medical societies continue to recommend shots for younger children, pregnant women and others at higher risk of severe illness.
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Across Rhode Island|News|
Forecasters Put East Coast 'On Alert' For Potential Storm: See RI Details
AccuWeather meteorologists said they are putting the East Coast "on alert" for a storm that could cause flooding rain.
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Across Rhode Island|News|
Here’s Why Providence Is One Of The Top 20+ Places To Celebrate Halloween
HGTV’s Lynn Coulter is a big fan of the Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular at Roger Williams Park Zoo in Providence.
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Newport, RI|News|
Newport Police Seeking Man In Connection With 'Shoplifting Incident'
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Providence, RI|News|
Massachusetts Fugitive Captured In Providence: Cops
The Massachusetts man was wanted for larceny and burglary, police said.
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Lincoln, RI|News|
Armed Smithfield Man Drove While Intoxicated: Cops
The Smithfield man was pulled over and arrested, police said.
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Warwick, RI|News|
Armed Man Captured After 9-Hour Standoff To Be Charged: Warwick Cops
The SWAT team entered the house and apprehended the man, police said.
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Providence, RI|News|
Providence Bank Fraudster Surrenders: Cops
The Providence woman conspired and wrote fraudulent checks for more than $1,500, police said.
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Exeter, RI|News|
Rhode Island Cops Collar Florida Fugitive Wanted In Delaware: Police
The Florida woman was captured in Exeter, police said.
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Woonsocket, RI|News|
Armed, Intoxicated Woonsocket Man Endangered Child: Cops
The Woonsocket man also failed to stop for an accident involving damage to a vehicle, police said.
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Providence, RI|News|
Providence Man Failed To Stop For Accident With Injury: Cops
The Providence man was arrested at his home following an investigation, police said
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Across Rhode Island|News|
Providence College Women’s Hockey Drops Season Opener To Quinnipiac 5-2
The Friars have to chance to get even with Quinnipiac Saturday in the second half of the home-and-home.
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Warwick, RI|News|
5-Year-old-Boy Hit By Off-Duty Rhode Island State Trooper Who Left Scene: Cops
"There is no indication (the trooper) knew he struck a child," police said.
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Across Rhode Island|News|
Rhode Island Airfares 5th Cheapest In Nation: NetCredit
Rhode Island is also the fourth most affordable state for domestic flights when adjusted for wages, the online lender reported.
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Providence, RI|News|
Rabid Bat Flaps Its Way Into Providence: State
The bat was "acting erratically," according to the Rhode Island Department of Health.
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Providence, RI|News|
Providence Woman Stole More Than $10K: Cops
The charges originated from the Rhode Island State Police Adult Correctional Institutions Investigations Unit, police said.
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Across Rhode Island|News|
More West Nile Virus Found In Rhode Island, Again In East Providence
The latest case is the 14th positive sample this year.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
Gunshots Prompt Lockdowns At 3 Fitchburg Schools
Police said they recovered spent shell casings.
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