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RI sees 17th rainy Saturday since start of 2025
Another rainy Saturday afternoon happened in Rhode Island. 12 News Reporter Lauren Brill spoke with people to see how they were dealing with the weather as events still took place.
Rhode Island college graduate, 22, dies from allergic reaction days after receiving diploma
A 22-year-old “kind-hearted” Rhode Island college graduate died after consuming a snack contaminated with a common allergen — ...
ICYMI: Large crane vessel leaves Rhode Island, signature scandal case update, and more
This week, a large crane vessel which is the second-largest in the world of its type left the Ocean State this week, a ...
Winning numbers drawn in Saturday’s Rhode Island Numbers Evening
The winning numbers in Saturday evening’s drawing of the "Rhode Island Numbers Evening" game were: ...
RI’s ultimate food challenges: The toughest food competitions in the Ocean State
From monster omelets to record-breaking wiener counts, Rhode Island’s toughest food challenges separate the amateurs from the ...
There's something about Mary: Dominant baby name in RI has fallen from grace. Here's why.
Sometimes a name for a baby can be too different to become popular. In other cases, not being different enough can be just as ...
Journal earns 25 awards in RIPA contest; Craig, Patinkin join RI Journalism Hall of Fame
NORTH KINGSTOWN - It was a night of honors as staff members from across The Providence Journal were recognized for their work ...
Here’s what Rhode Island’s movers and shakers are reading
Got your summer reading list? Rhode Map asked some of the state’s movers and shakers for the best books they’ve read in the ...
He tried to burn down a RI Black church. Here's how much time he'll spend in prison.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Peter Roklan urged the court June 4 to impose a stiff sentence based on the gravity of the crime and ...
‘Jaws’ Anniversary Coincides With Real-Life Shark Sighting In Rhode Island
Diners were treated to an unexpected nature show when a harmless basking shark swam through a Block Island pond.
Trump administration says RI under investigation for affirmative action hiring. What we know.
The Department of Justice said RI's "affirmative action program" may "discriminate based on race, national origin or other protected characteristics" ...
Rat poisons are killing RI birds of prey. Will the state ban them?
Advocates say rodenticides are killing birds of prey, but the pest control lobby says a ban would make dealing with rodents ...