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Frank Caprio, Rhode Island judge who drew a huge online audience with his compassion, dies at 88

Frank Caprio, a retired municipal judge in Rhode Island who found online fame as a caring jurist and host of ” Caught in ...

‘A Rhode Island treasure’: Local leaders saddened by death of Judge Frank Caprio

Reactions, condolences and memories from local leaders have been pouring in following the news of the death of "America's ...

Frank Caprio, Rhode Island TV judge known for his compassion, dies at 88

Caprio, of Rhode Island, died following a “long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer," a post on his Facebook page said Wednesday.

Video: RI prosecutor, a former CT court clerk, told cops they'll 'regret this' as she's arrested

The former Danbury High School attendee was seen telling police they'd "regret" arresting her outside a Newport restaurant, ...

RI PBS, The Public’s Radio offer buyouts, warn of layoffs due to federal defunding

Staring down an estimated $1.1 million budget gap resulting from congressional defunding, Rhode Island’s recently merged ...

Video: RI prosecutor order cops to turn-off bodycams during arrest

A combative prosecutor ordered cops to turn off their body cameras while arresting her at a Rhode Island restaurant. Alcohol ...

Fall is a 'magical' time at the beach. Condé Nast says this RI beach is one of the best

If you want to feel like Bertha Russell in "The Gilded Age," why not head to Rhode Island this fall. Condé Nast recommends it.

RI state budget up 10% in 2 years as Medicaid spending grows, report finds

Rhode Island lawmakers have increased the size of the state budget by 10% over the last two years, and the pressure to spend ...