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3+ hour, 21+ min ago (52+ words) David Jones started his Rhode Island radio career back in the 1960s and was inducted into the state's Radio and TV Hall of Fame in 2011. David Jones started his Rhode Island radio career back in the 1960s and was inducted into the state's Radio and TV Hall of Fame in 2011....

10+ hour, 17+ min ago (518+ words) The U.S. District Court of Rhode Island in October. In issuing the injunction, the District Court stated that the Trump administration "acted without constitutional or statutory authority" in its March 14 executive order'reducing'the function and personnel of seven federal agencies. On Nov. 21, Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha P19 P22 and a coalition of 20 other attorneys general secured a permanent injunction against the Trump administration in a case challenging federal actions that threaten libraries, organizations addressing homelessness, workers and small businesses. In issuing the injunction, the United States District Court in Rhode Island stated that the Trump administration "acted without constitutional or statutory authority" in its March 14 executive order reducing the function and personnel of seven federal agencies. These agencies "collectively provide hundreds of millions of dollars for programs in every state," according to Neronhas April press release announcing the suit. In response to…...

13+ hour, 55+ min ago (91+ words) Radio station Lite 105 says former morning show host David Jones has died. Lite 105 said Jones was part of the "Jones & Heather" morning show for seven years. "We all send our sincere condolences to David's family in Florida," Lite 105 said. Jones was inducted into the Rhode Island Radio and Television Hall of Fame in the class of 2011. The hall said he started at WICE in the late 1960s before moving to WPRO. He hosted the "Jones & Joan in the Morning" show at WSNE for 17 years....

1+ day, 3+ hour ago (50+ words) In light of recent incidents at two Rhode Island schools, a state lawmaker has announced he's looking to create a statewide anti-hazing policy. In light of recent incidents at two Rhode Island schools, a state lawmaker has announced he's looking to create a statewide anti-hazing policy....

1+ day, 4+ hour ago (50+ words) In light of recent incidents at two Rhode Island schools, a state lawmaker has announced he's looking to create a statewide anti-hazing policy. In light of recent incidents at two Rhode Island schools, a state lawmaker has announced he's looking to create a statewide anti-hazing policy....

1+ day, 4+ hour ago (46+ words) The Trump Administration has sued Rhode Island Secretary of State Gregg Amore over voter roll information. For an administration that loves AI-generated imagery, you'd think that someone would have ... The Trump Administration has sued Rhode Island Secretary of State Gregg Amore over voter roll information....

1+ day, 9+ hour ago (209+ words) The stage is set for an epic rematch as the St. Francis Spartans (10-3) and Providence Catholic Celtics (10-3) prepare to battle for the IHSA Class 5A state championship Tuesday afternoon at Hancock Stadium in Normal. These familiar foes will meet for the second time this season after the Spartans claimed a 47-35 victory on Providence Catholic's home turf in late September. Both programs navigated challenging playoff paths to reach the title game with identical records, setting up what promises to be a high-scoring affair between two offensive powerhouses. With championship glory on the line, expect adjustments from the Celtics as they seek revenge, while St. Francis aims to prove its regular-season triumph was no fluke in what should be a compelling 2025 IHSA 5A football finale. Opening kickoff is set for 3 p.m. CT on Tuesday, December 2 with a live TV broadcast on NFHS Network. " WATCH: Providence…...

1+ day, 9+ hour ago (44+ words) A witness told officers the SUV operated by ICE agents had emergency lights on but no sirens as it entered the intersection. A witness told officers the SUV operated by ICE agents had emergency lights on but no sirens as it entered the intersection....

1+ day, 11+ hour ago (105+ words) PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) " Multiple towns and cities in Rhode Island went to the polls Tuesday to fill the three open council seats. According to unofficial election results, Democrat Jill Davidson won the majority of votes to fill the Providence City Council Ward 2 seat. The Providence City Council Ward 2 seat election results: In North Providence, Democrat Nicholas Anthony Feola won the District 2 election with over 81% of votes. The North Providence District 2 election results: Independent Bonnita B. Van Slyke won the most votes to fill a town council seat for the Town of Charlestown. The votes were split between the following:...

1+ day, 20+ hour ago (103+ words) PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) " Newly released Providence police bodycam footage shows officers" arrival to the scene of an ICE-involved crash in October. The incident occurred on October 14 on Chalkstone Avenue at the intersection with Raymond Street. According to witnesses, the ICE SUV was going through an intersection red light with its lights on, but did not sound its siren. The vehicle was T-boned by a BMW at the corner, and according to the PC student driver, ICE agents ran the red light and did not check on his condition after the crash. There were no serious injuries in the incident....