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Defending the Law in Rhode Island
The evening was warm, but the crowd’s mood was hotter. The United States Supreme Court had just upended the fifty-year precedent protecting a woman’s right to an abortion. On June 24, 2022, reproductive rights supporters rallied on the State House steps to decry the decision. Jennifer Rourke, a...
Floor & Decor to Open First Rhode Island Store
Atlanta — Floor & Decor, a leading high-growth retailer specializing in hard-surface flooring for homeowners and professionals, plans to open its first warehouse location in Rhode Island, located in Warwick, on August 29. The warehouse store and design center will be led by Mike Falco, the store’s chief executive merchant.
Cranston issues executive order for removal of homeless encampments
CRANSTON, R.I. (WLNE) — Cranston Mayor Ken Hopkins has issued an executive order allowing police to work with members of public works to disperse of homeless encampments in the community. According to the order, shared with ABC6, Cranston police have the authority to coordinate with the City of Cranston...
St. John’s Falls to Rhode Island on Thursday
KINGSTON, R.I. – The St. John's men's soccer team fell at Rhode Island, 2-0, on Thursday evening. Senior Macoumba Ba led all Johnnies with three shots on target. Augustine Boadi, Julian Jakopovic, Otto Levin, Bjorn Nikolajewski and Dechlyn Hauge all made their Red Storm debut against the Rams. The...
Convention Services: We Know a Guy
I couldn't help but grin as I read the post-conference email from Tina, the meeting planner for the American Association of State Compensation Insurance Funds (AASCIF). It wasn't long, but it made my day: "Thanks for all your help. You were so amazing to work with. Love how you make things happen. 😊"
Second trial not double jeopardy. Judge rules Karen Read can stand trial again
DEDHAM – The judge in the case of Karen Read, a Mansfield woman accused of killing her Boston police officer boyfriend, Braintree native John O'Keefe, has ruled that she can be retried on all three charges, including second-degree murder, following a mistrial in July. Defense attorneys for Read had attempted to make the case that retrying her on all charges is double jeopardy. ...
A robot does our nails! We visit the first one of its kind in R.I.
This morning on The Rhode Show we stopped by Glistening Goddesses in Johnston to try out the first Clockwork robot in Rhode Island. The robot paints “minicures” in just 10 minutes for $15!. Rhode Show Content Disclaimer: The information, advice, and answers displayed in The Rhode Show section...
RWU Researchers Join Sen. Reed to Advocate for Strategy and Action to Curb Microplastic Pollution
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Researchers from Roger Williams University joined U.S. Senator Jack Reed at a press conference Thursday along the shores of Narragansett Bay to advocate for coordinated action at the local, federal, and global level to tackle plastic waste and pollution including stepped-up research, regulation, and coordinated action around microplastics.
East Providence man arrested for shipping narcotics through the mail
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — The East Providence Police Department said a 44-year-old city man was charged with firearm and narcotics charges. Vazquez Ayala was charged with manufacturing, selling, and possession with intent to manufacture cocaine and heroin, possession of a firearm by person convicted of a violent crime, maintaining a common nuisance, possession of a large capacity feeding device, and warrant of arrest on an affidavit.
UPDATE: Newport police have identified person in incident at City Hall
NEWPORT, R.I. (WLNE) — The Newport police have identified the man involved in an incident at City Hall. Police shared images of the man on social media, asking the public’s help in identifying him in an incident that occurred on August 15. Officials said they have identified the...
Narragansett PD seek help identifying person in incident
NARRAGANSETT, R.I. (WLNE) — The Narragansett Police Department is asking the public’s help in locating a man pictured in surveillance photos. According to officials, the subject is involved in an incident that took place on August 14. If you recognize this person, police encourage the public to contact...
Early voting begins in Johnston; new polling places set
As early voting gets started, Johnston is still in need of poll workers for the Sept. 10 Primary Election. “Currently we are at a shortage of approximately 10-12 poll workers for the upcoming September Election,” said Cinzia Travisono, of Johnston’s Board of Canvassers. “The town is also in need of an additional 5-10 alternate poll workers, in case there are any call outs the morning of the election.”
18-year-old Taunton athlete was full of life, then a condition he didn’t know he had killed him
The family of a Bristol County teen is looking to bring awareness to a condition that killed him and he didn’t know he had it. 18-year-old JJ Facey of Taunton was a decorated soccer player on his way to continue his athletics and academics at Framingham State University. He also worked at the local Hannaford’s. All of that changed on Monday when he passed away.
Burrillville basketball coach goes viral selling sports cards to Tom Brady
NEW YORK – A video memorializing an exchange between former Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and Burrillville High School basketball coach Kevin Randall at a sports memorabilia show went viral this week. Randall held a ten minute conversation with the former quarterback at the Fanatics Fest in New York City...
Construction begins on Terminal 5 Pier at Port of Davisville
NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. — Federal, state, and local officials gathered at the Port of Davisville last week to celebrate the start of construction on the Terminal 5 Pier and Blue Economy Support Docks, marking the first new pier built at Quonset in nearly 70 years. The Terminal 5 Pier...
Man Allegedly Gets a Beatdown Over Jukebox Song Choice at Rhode Island Bar
In what might be the most dramatic jukebox-related drama of the decade, a Providence, Rhode Island, man found himself in the ER Tuesday morning—apparently for the crime of choosing the wrong song. Yes, police reports state that the man, who’s in his 40s, was subjected to an impromptu brawl...
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