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Overnight storm, tornado caused damage across Southern New England
(WJAR) — A fast-moving storm and tornado overnight caused damage across Southern New England on Wednesday night. A tornado was confirmed in Rhode Island and Massachusetts, according to the National Weather Service. Officials said the tornado started in started in Lincoln, went through Cumberland and lifted in North Attleborough.
Gov. Dan McKee set to sign LGBTQIA+ bills as Pride Month comes to an end
WOONSOCKET, R.I. (WLNE) — To mark the final week of Pride Month, Governor Dan McKee is set to sign legislation supporting reproductive healthcare for the LGBTQIA+ community. There are three bills that will be signed at 9 a.m. this morning at Thundermist Healthcare Center of Woonsocket. The first bill...
What will sea level look like in Rhode Island. This truck will tell us.
PROVIDENCE – If you’re driving along the Rhode Island coast in the next few days, you may notice a one-of-a-kind truck on the road with a lot of sophisticated-looking equipment attached to its roof. It’s FloodRover II, a Ford Lightning truck that’s collecting video, laser and elevation data...
Storms bring heavy damage to northern Rhode Island and Mass.
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Residents of Northern Rhode Island and Massachusetts saw severe storm damage overnight. The storms brought winds between 70 and 80 miles an hour, with Lincoln seeing winds at 90 miles an hour. Electrical workers were called in overnight to clear downed power lines in Smithfield,...
National Weather Service surveying damage after storms race through southern New England
SEEKONK, MASS. (WHDH) - The National Weather Service was in the process of surveying damage in North Attleboro and parts of Rhode Island Thursday morning after strong storms raced through southern New England Wednesday night, an official confirmed. The wild weather started in the early evening and continued for several...
Over 16,000 RI Energy Customers Without Power Thursday, Tree Damage Reported Around State
There are over 16,400 RI Energy customers without power in Rhode Island, following strong thunderstorms — and wind — overnight. According to the power outage map, there were 148 “active” outages as of 7 AM Thursday morning. On Wednesday, the National Weather Service issued a severe...
Bill to legalize kratom is among five vetoed by McKee
PROVIDENCE − Gov. Dan McKee has vetoed five bills, including one to legalize a psychoactive herb known as "kratom" that squeaked through the legislature on the narrowest of votes. He has also vetoed bills to: Create an advisory commission on "conditions, wages, benefits and working conditions in the nursing home industry'' that stopped...
NEW: Two Indicted for Allegedly Conspiring to Murder Federal Prosecutors
A federal grand jury in Rhode Island has returned a five-count indictment, charging two individuals with allegedly participating in a conspiracy to murder two federal prosecutors and a witness associated with a criminal matter now pending before the U.S. District Court in Massachusetts, announced United States Attorney Zachary A. Cunha.
Residents rattled by string of porch pirate thefts
Porch pirates have been captured on camera from Rhode Island to Massachusetts stealing new electronics, like iPhones and iPads. Multiple victim's told NBC 10 the crimes happened within minutes of the delivery driver dropping off the package. "It was three iPhone 15's and an iPad as well, 9th generation," explained...
New law bans ‘captive hunting’ in Rhode Island
Rhode Island Gov. Daniel McKee has signed into law a bill that would make Rhode Island the latest state to outlaw “captive hunting” — a hunt that occurs within a structure designed to restrict the free movement of animals and prevent them from escaping.
USS Marinette To Visit Rhode Island For July 4 Celebrations
Rhode Island U.S. Senator Jack Reed is bringing a special guest to the Ocean State to celebrate the Fourth of July. The Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee says the Navy plans to send the USS Marinette up Narragansett Bay for a special visit to support the state's Independence Day festivities in and around Bristol.
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