• Providence: Providence police investigate suspicious death in Cumberland | June 07
    Jun 7 2026
    Providence police are investigating a suspicious death in Cumberland and two fatal motorcycle crashes near New Bedford and Johnston. The city also held a Pride celebration in East Providence amid ongoing public safety concerns.
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  • Providence: Shooting near busy Providence intersection under investigation | June 06
    Jun 6 2026
    Providence officials are investigating a shooting near a busy intersection and a police crash involving two officers, while a Tiverton officer faces scrutiny over a recent firing. A fatal truck collision in New Bedford and preparations for World Cup safety at Boston Stadium are also highlighted in today’s update.
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  • Providence: Former BCA coach accused of grooming student, claims aliens are real | June 05
    Jun 5 2026
    Providence police have filed three search warrants in an investigation involving a former BCA teacher accused of grooming a student and claiming aliens are real, raising concerns about school safety. A Rhode Island Superior Court judge is deciding whether to grant a new trial to a Westport man whose 1996 murder conviction was overturned, while a YouTuber was barred from trespassing at The Conjuring house in Burrillville.
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  • Providence: Two firefighters injured battling Coventry brush fire | June 04
    Jun 4 2026
    Providence firefighters were injured during a brush fire in Coventry, prompting protocol reviews, while a Central Falls police officer faces suspension over misconduct. A woman in Portsmouth is suing after a staircase collapse, and Providence residents may see higher electricity costs due to increased community program rates.
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  • Providence: Croft School faces bankruptcy after failed fundraising efforts | June 03
    Jun 3 2026
    Providence officials announce a complaint against former House Speaker Joe Shekarchi over ethics violations as The Croft School faces closure due to financial instability. A new synthetic opioid, Cychlorphine, has been detected in Rhode Island, prompting public safety warnings amid rising health concerns.
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  • Providence: Drug bust and arrests disrupt Rehoboth, East Providence | June 02
    Jun 2 2026
    Providence police are investigating a major drug bust in Rehoboth after seizing narcotics from a home and arresting a woman, while eight individuals face charges in a child sex trafficking and drug case linked to RI State Police. The state also faces scrutiny over housing progress, missing 2030 goals despite years of investment, and a potential World Cup-related bar hours extension.
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  • Providence: Providence prepares for World Cup FanZone with road closures | June 01
    Jun 1 2026
    Providence officials announce road closures for the World Cup FanZone and investigate a loud meteor explosion in Southern New England. The city also addresses a hazmat response in Cranston and prepares for schools returning to local control.
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  • Providence: Loud boom shakes Southern New England, 3,000 lose power | May 31
    May 31 2026
    Providence residents dealt with power outages and a meteor strike aftermath as crews worked to restore electricity, while a deadly bus crash in Virginia claimed five lives. Special Olympians kicked off the Summer Games in Rhode Island, and locals weighed in on renaming iconic foods like the sugar disc.
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