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Providence official has collected $128K salary while on leave for 8 months

The city won't say why DPW Deputy Director Maureen McManus was quietly placed on leave in January.

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Man arrested on drug, animal abuse charges at former home of RI drug kingpin

Cranston police say surveillance uncovered suspected narcotics activity and led to a search warrant at the Alpine Estates property.

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'Sludge': Nancy Lavin discusses ongoing sewage treatment issues in Woonsocket

Nancy Lavin of Rhode Island Current was this week's guest on "Behind the Story."

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Where voters rejected incumbents in Rhode Island’s biggest races

Helena Foulkes, David Morales and Adam Greenman beat incumbents in a primary election that will reshape local politics.

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Behind the Story: A breakdown of the 2026 RI primary election results

The “Behind the Story” crew breaks down the results, the biggest takeaways and what comes next for the candidates who emerged on top.

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Who is David Morales? The 27-year-old poised to become Providence's youngest...

Morales' victory caps a rapid political rise and sets the stage for his next challenge.

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Rhode Island governor calls for attorney general’s resignation in escalating...

The Democratic rivals have clashed for years, but Friday’s exchange marked a dramatic escalation.

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NBA fines Kawhi Leonard over secret deals. Rhode Island FC wasn’t one of them

The NBA investigation found the LA Clippers improperly arranged millions in endorsement deals for Leonard over several years.

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'It sounded kind of insane': McGowan discusses RI lawmaker living out of state

Dan McGowan of The Boston Globe took a turn as guest of "Behind the Story" to talk about Rep. Julie Casimiro's resignation, along with the high-stakes primary election.

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‘Dumb judge’: NCAA lawyers mocked player, RI judiciary in emails

Court filings reveal unflattering messages exchanged by attorneys as a legal battle over NCAA eligibility unfolds.

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Rhode Island tops nation in fire spending, report finds

A new report finds Rhode Island’s public safety spending is driven by staffing, pensions and overtime costs.

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RI lawmaker resigns after political, legal pressure over move to South Carolina

Rep. Julie Casimiro's resignation comes after scrutiny over whether she could legally remain in office.

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Two Brown shooting reviews, two very different pictures of the response

A Brown University review details failures involving emergency alerts, staffing, cameras and communication during the deadly attack.

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RI lawmaker moved out of state but won’t resign. Is that legal?

State Rep. Julie Casmiro she’ll finish her term remotely after relocating to South Carolina, despite calls to resign.

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Report praises Providence response to Brown shooting, flags communication...

The assessment offers a largely favorable review while raising questions about communication during the attack.

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'Who's posting it?' Antonia Farzan discusses the growing use of AI in...

Antonia Noori Farzan of The Providence Journal was on this week's episode of "Behind the Story."

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12 News/Emerson Poll: Ahern leads for AG; Lt. Gov. Matos at risk from...

Rhode Island's crowded Democratic primaries for attorney general and lieutenant governor could both be headed for a photo finish.

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12 News/Emerson Poll: McKee gains on Foulkes but still trails by double-digits

Foulkes now holds a 15-point lead over McKee, down from a 20-point lead in the previous 12 News/Emerson poll released in May.

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'Superman' building owner secures $9.5M boost for renovations

The owner of Providence's so-called "Superman" building just received a significant financial boost to jump-start renovations on the skyscraper.

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Superman Building owner seeks more taxpayer money as project cost tops $325M

The latest financing request comes four years after state and city officials backed an earlier redevelopment plan.

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