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Providence News Today | 2 Min | The Local Wire

Providence News Today | 2 Min | The Local Wire

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Daily 2-minute local news for Providence, Rhode Island (United States): key incidents, city decisions, events, weather, and trending stories. Fresh every day.Powered by The Local Wire.

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Episodes
  • Providence: Man Fatally Struck by Amtrak Train in Warwick | June 22

    Providence: Man Fatally Struck by Amtrak Train in Warwick | June 22
    Jun 22 2026
    Providence: A man was fatally struck by an Amtrak train in Warwick, raising concerns about rail safety, while the Rhode Island Democratic Party rejected gubernatorial candidate McKee's endorsement. The 8th Annual Juneteenth RI Festival in downtown Providence will celebrate African American culture amid forecasted soaking rain and thunderstorms.
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    2 mins
  • Providence: RI Democrats Withdraw Governor Endorsement, Weather Stays Sunny | June 21

    Providence: RI Democrats Withdraw Governor Endorsement, Weather Stays Sunny | June 21
    Jun 21 2026
    Providence's Local Wire update covers the Rhode Island Democratic Party's decision to not endorse any gubernatorial candidate, the SUV recovery at Conimicut Point Beach, and the 50th Annual PrideFest in downtown Providence. The episode also touches on weather forecasts and the state's budget proposal with tax relief measures.
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    2 mins
  • Providence: Man Arrested for New York Murder in Rhode Island | June 20

    Providence: Man Arrested for New York Murder in Rhode Island | June 20
    Jun 20 2026
    Providence police arrested a North Providence man wanted on a first-degree murder charge in New York after a multi-agency investigation. A teen struck by a vehicle on Willis Avenue near Greenfield Street is in stable condition, raising concerns about pedestrian safety.
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    1 min
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