Providence, RI news on Tuesday, October 20, 2026

In Providence, RI on Tuesday, October 20, 2026: Hospital doctors ratify new union contract. Also: St. John's University plays a midweek college basketball matchup in Providence tonight; Voters in Rhode Island need specific documents to cast ballots. Weather: Crisp and breezy today with temps from 47–53°F and mostly clear skies.

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Headlines

St. John's University plays a midweek college basketball matchup in Providence tonight.St. John's University Athletics · Oct 20, 10:33 AM

News & local government

Rhode Island Hospital doctors ratified a new union contract.WPRI.com · Oct 20, 4:45 PM
Rhode Island Democratic Party chair resigned as her husband faces fraud charges.AOL.com · Oct 20, 6:05 PM
New Rhode Island Flock rules restrict ICE access, health care probes and misuse.The Providence Journal · Oct 20, 4:13 PM

Safety & emergencies

Providence man charged after accidental gunfire sent a bullet into a child's bedroom.WJAR · Oct 20, 5:15 PM

Notices, lost & found

Voters in Rhode Island need specific documents to cast ballots.The Providence Journal · Oct 20, 6:04 AM

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