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Woonsocket Radio News Room
Subzero conditions are bringing the chill to the eastern third of the country this week. Strong gusty winds will lead to dangerous wind chills, prompting extreme cold warnings and watches for the northern Plains and the Upper Midwest. More severe weather will be on the way as a major winter storm is expected to impact a huge area from Texas to the East Coast from Friday through the weekend. 
President Trump says the framework of a long-term deal on Greenland is in place. Shortly after announcing the deal framework in a post on Truth Social, Trump told reporters the deal gives the U.S. everything it needs. He went on to call it an "infinite deal" that would last "forever." ICE's latest operation is underway in Maine this week. According to Fox News, authorities arrested more than 50 people on Tuesday and more arrests were taking place on Wednesday. ICE Deputy Assistant Director Patricia Hyde said there are "approximately 14-hundred targets" in Maine, and it comes as part of the Trump administration's broader crackdown against illegal immigrants. The YouTuber credited by Republicans for uncovering "billions of dollars" in fraud in Minnesota says his peers are done putting up with fraud in the government. Nick Shirley was one of four witnesses to appear before the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Federal Government Surveillance. Minnesota Democrat Governor Tim Walz said the firestorm from the fraud investigation was the main reason he's not seeking re-election. A Navy admiral removed by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth says she's running for Congress. Three-star admiral Nancy Lacore was the head of the Navy Reserve before Hegseth removed her last August. On Tuesday Lacore registered to run for South Carolina's 1st Congressional District as a Democrat. Heart disease is still the number one cause of death in the U.S. but fewer people are dying from it. That's according to a new report from the American Heart Association. The report shows heart disease death rates have dropped for the first time in five years.
President Trump says the framework of a long-term deal on Greenland is in place. Shortly after announcing the deal framework in a post on Truth Social, Trump told reporters the deal gives the U.S. everything it needs. He went on to call it an "infinite deal" that would last "forever." ICE's latest operation is underway in Maine this week. According to Fox News, authorities arrested more than 50 people on Tuesday and more arrests were taking place on Wednesday. ICE Deputy Assistant Director Patricia Hyde said there are "approximately 14-hundred targets" in Maine, and it comes as part of the Trump administration's broader crackdown against illegal immigrants. The YouTuber credited by Republicans for uncovering "billions of dollars" in fraud in Minnesota says his peers are done putting up with fraud in the government. Nick Shirley was one of four witnesses to appear before the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Federal Government Surveillance. Minnesota Democrat Governor Tim Walz said the firestorm from the fraud investigation was the main reason he's not seeking re-election. A Navy admiral removed by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth says she's running for Congress. Three-star admiral Nancy Lacore was the head of the Navy Reserve before Hegseth removed her last August. On Tuesday Lacore registered to run for South Carolina's 1st Congressional District as a Democrat. Heart disease is still the number one cause of death in the U.S. but fewer people are dying from it. That's according to a new report from the American Heart Association. The report shows heart disease death rates have dropped for the first time in five years. - 23 January 2026 Town of North Smithfield Weekly Newsletter, January 23, 2026
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- 23 January 2026 RIPTA Urges Passengers to Sign Up for Service Alerts as Winter Storm Approaches
- 23 January 2026 Sen. Gallo bill would allow use of campaign funds for security systems
- 23 January 2026 Rep. Potter introduces legislation to defend Rhode Islanders’ constitutional rights from federal officials
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- 23 January 2026 Governor McKee Nominates Four Judicial Candidates to the Bench
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- 23 January 2026 Rep. Brien legislation would allow veterinarians to use telemedicine
- 23 January 2026 2026 George Nasuti “Good Citizen” Scholarships Applications Available
- 21 January 2026 North Smithfield Sewer Commission Meeting 1/21/26
- 21 January 2026 RIPTA Press Release: RIPTA's Winter Service Changes To Take Effect Saturday, January 17, 2026
- 21 January 2026 North SmithfieldTown Council Special meeting - 1/22/26 Amended Agenda
- 21 January 2026 Governor McKee Rolls Out FY 2027 Budget
- 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
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