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.
View ArticleMan 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.
View Article'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."
View ArticleWhere 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.
View ArticleBehind 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.
View ArticleWho 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.
View ArticleRhode 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.
View ArticleNBA 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.
View Article'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.
View Article‘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.
View ArticleRhode 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.
View ArticleRI 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.
View ArticleTwo 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.
View ArticleRI 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.
View ArticleReport praises Providence response to Brown shooting, flags communication...
The assessment offers a largely favorable review while raising questions about communication during the attack.
View Article'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."
View Article12 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.
View Article12 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.
View Article'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.
View ArticleSuperman 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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