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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  • Providence: Central Falls officer uses Taser on handcuffed man in bodycam footage | June 19

    Providence: Central Falls officer uses Taser on handcuffed man in bodycam footage | June 19
    Jun 19 2026
    Providence police face renewed scrutiny after new bodycam footage of a Central Falls officer tasing a handcuffed man surfaced, while federal prosecutors charged 29 in a major gang investigation. The state also imposed a moratorium on new charter schools, and Scotland’s Tartan Army donated $10,000 to Hasbro Children’s Hospital.
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    2 mins
  • Providence: Teen’s family sues club after stairway collapse killed their son | June 18

    Providence: Teen’s family sues club after stairway collapse killed their son | June 18
    Jun 18 2026
    Providence: A mother in Portsmouth is suing a Portuguese American club over the death of her 16-year-old son in a stairway collapse, while a South Kingstown motorcyclist died in a crash sparking road safety concerns. A former Rhode Island senator faces OUI charges after a boating incident that left his passenger overboard.
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    2 mins
  • Providence: Man Sentenced for Cold Case Sexual Assault in Exeter | June 17

    Providence: Man Sentenced for Cold Case Sexual Assault in Exeter | June 17
    Jun 17 2026
    Providence news today includes a life sentence for Frank Thies in a decades-old Exeter sexual assault case, sentencing updates for a Providence shooting suspect, and healthcare concerns over potential UnitedHealthcare coverage loss at Brown University Health.
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    2 mins
  • Providence: Man charged after trash can attack on motorcyclist | June 16

    Providence: Man charged after trash can attack on motorcyclist | June 16
    Jun 16 2026
    Providence: A man accused of throwing a trash can at a motorcyclist in Federal Hill appeared in court, while the city sued three fire truck makers over anticompetitive practices. A family in Coventry is getting support from Savannah Taglianetti and Addison Tavares after a house fire left them homeless.
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    1 min
  • Providence News Today — June 15

    Providence News Today — June 15
    Jun 15 2026
    Providence's Local Wire faced technical issues preventing today's full report from being generated, prompting a delay in the complete local news roundup. The episode highlights disruptions in news delivery, technical challenges at The Local Wire, and potential gaps in coverage for residents awaiting updates.
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