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Woonsocket Radio News Room
The Justice Department has served grand jury subpoenas to Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey. The subpoenas are centered on an investigation into allegedly obstructing federal officers amid anti-ICE protests in the state. Walz and Frey have been critical of federal immigration officials following the deadly shooting of Renee Good by an ICE agent in Minneapolis earlier this month. 
Freezing temperatures are gripping a large part of the country. Life-threatening wind chill temperatures have already impacted parts of the Northern Plains, Upper Midwest, Ohio Valley and Northeast. This first wave of arctic air will slightly ease by tomorrow, before another surge of cold air hits the Midwest on Thursday. A majority of the Supreme Court appears to be skeptical of Hawaii's "vampire rule" related to firearms. Justices heard arguments Tuesday on the rule, which requires anyone carrying a firearm to ask for permission to enter private property. It's called the "vampire rule" because fictional vampires must get permission to enter a home. The Trump administration is announcing plans to hold a minerals summit. The State Department posted on X Tuesday that Secretary of State Marco Rubio will welcome partners from across the world for the summit on February 4th, a move that comes in the wake of President Trump's ramped up pursuit of Greenland. The post went on to say that strengthening mineral supply chains with international partners is "vital to America's economic and national security." A federal judge is refusing to temporarily block a newly reinstated Department of Homeland Security policy that would limit lawmakers' access to Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention centers. Colorado Congressman Joe Neguse and other Democrats sued the Trump administration last week seeking to bar enforcement of a policy requiring them to give seven days' notice before any visit. The lawmakers challenged the policy by arguing that it violated a court order striking down a similar rule last month. Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones have been elected to Baseball Hall of Fame as members of 2026 class. Beltran, a nine-time All-Star and 1999 AL Rookie of the Year, received 84-percent of the vote. Jones, a ten-time Gold Glove winner and five-time All-Star, received 78-percent, just over the needed 75-percent.
Freezing temperatures are gripping a large part of the country. Life-threatening wind chill temperatures have already impacted parts of the Northern Plains, Upper Midwest, Ohio Valley and Northeast. This first wave of arctic air will slightly ease by tomorrow, before another surge of cold air hits the Midwest on Thursday. A majority of the Supreme Court appears to be skeptical of Hawaii's "vampire rule" related to firearms. Justices heard arguments Tuesday on the rule, which requires anyone carrying a firearm to ask for permission to enter private property. It's called the "vampire rule" because fictional vampires must get permission to enter a home. The Trump administration is announcing plans to hold a minerals summit. The State Department posted on X Tuesday that Secretary of State Marco Rubio will welcome partners from across the world for the summit on February 4th, a move that comes in the wake of President Trump's ramped up pursuit of Greenland. The post went on to say that strengthening mineral supply chains with international partners is "vital to America's economic and national security." A federal judge is refusing to temporarily block a newly reinstated Department of Homeland Security policy that would limit lawmakers' access to Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention centers. Colorado Congressman Joe Neguse and other Democrats sued the Trump administration last week seeking to bar enforcement of a policy requiring them to give seven days' notice before any visit. The lawmakers challenged the policy by arguing that it violated a court order striking down a similar rule last month. Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones have been elected to Baseball Hall of Fame as members of 2026 class. Beltran, a nine-time All-Star and 1999 AL Rookie of the Year, received 84-percent of the vote. Jones, a ten-time Gold Glove winner and five-time All-Star, received 78-percent, just over the needed 75-percent. - 16 January 2026 RISE is accepting submissions for this year's ONE ACT FESTIVAL!
- 15 January 2026 Governor McKee Announces Investments in Innovation
- 15 January 2026 Spring & Mulberry Recalls Mint Leaf Date Sweetened Chocolate Bars
- 15 January 2026 2026 Rhode Island Republican State of the State Rebuttal
- 15 January 2026 Governor Daniel J. McKee’s 2026 State of the State Address
- 15 January 2026 Knight files resolution condemning ICE’s violent, masked attacks on communities
- 14 January 2026 Museum of Work & Culture Celebrates America’s 250th with a Wish Wall
- 14 January 2026 RI DOT: Changes are coming to ongoing projects in Lincoln and Warwick
- 14 January 2026 2026 George Nasuti "Good Citizen" Scholarship Applications Available
- 14 January 2026 RIPTA to Run Holiday Schedule in Observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Monday, January 19, 2026
- 13 January 2026 RIDOH and the Northeast Public Health Collaborative Recommend American Academy of Pediatrics Vaccine Schedule
- 13 January 2026 Rep. Corvese bill would prevent health insurers from denying coverage for claims caused by a third party
- 12 January 2026 Rhode Islanders Urged to Take Measures to Prevent Flu and Other Respiratory Viruses
- 12 January 2026 Reps. Morales and Stewart call on Governor McKee to fully fund libraries in state budget
- 12 January 2026 McNamara submits legislation that would create zero tolerance policies for school sports hazing incidents
- 12 January 2026 Woonsocket City Council Regular Meeting - Jan 12 2026
- 12 January 2026 Speaker Shekarchi appoints Rep. Shallcross Smith chairwoman of House Small Business Committee
- 12 January 2026 Woonsocket City Council Special Meeting - Jan 12 2026
- 12 January 2026 This week at the General Assembly
- 09 January 2026 Town of North Smithfield Weekly Newsletter, January 9, 2026
- 08 January 2026 Valley Talks Kick Off: Looking Back 50 Years: 1976 and the Bicentennial Celebration in Woonsocket
- 08 January 2026 Three To See In RI's Blackstone Valley - Upcoming Events This Weekend
- 05 January 2026 Town of North Smithfield Weekly Newsletter, January 2, 2026
- 31 December 2025 RIPTA to Run Holiday Schedule on New Year’s Day
- 31 December 2025 Town of North Smithfield Holiday Closings
- 31 December 2025 Preliminary Lists of Top Baby Names in Rhode Island in 2025
- 31 December 2025 Governor McKee Announces $156 Million Federal Award to Transform Rural Health Care in Rhode Island
- 31 December 2025 Amended North Smithfield Town Council Agenda- Special mtg 1/22/26
- 30 December 2025 RISE to hold auditions for Disney's the Little Mermaid Feb. 8-9
- 30 December 2025 RIPTA Announces 2026 Community Site Visits for Reduced Fare Bus Pass Program for Seniors and People with Disabilities
- 29 December 2025 Town of North Smithfield Holiday Closings
- 29 December 2025 Museum of Work & Culture’s Valley Talks Series Returns in 2026
- 29 December 2025 Attorney General Neronha, coalition file lawsuit challenging federal attack on gender-affirming care
- 26 December 2025 Town of North Smithfield Weekly Newsletter, December 26, 2025
- 22 December 2025 Town of North Smithfield Weekly Newsletter, December 19, 2025
- 22 December 2025 Rhode Islanders Reminded to Help Prevent the Spread of Respiratory Viruses this Holiday Season
- 22 December 2025 Attorney General Neronha, law enforcement partners announce death of suspect in Brown University mass shooting
- 17 December 2025 North Smithfield School Preparedness Alert
- 17 December 2025 Woonsocket School Committee Meeting Agenda 12-17-2025
- 16 December 2025 North Smithfield 12/17 Sewer Commission Meeting Rescheduled
