Steph Machado

The Trump administration has approved the acquisition of 9NEWS' parent company, TEGNA, by Fox31's parent company, Nexstar. Nexstar issued a statement praising President Trump, who says the deal will "help knock out the Fake News." Nexstar has declared itself "the anti-fake news"

The plaque for the newly named President Dominick J. Ruggerio Senate Chamber

Plot twist after eight Democratic state attorneys general sued to block the Nexstar-Tegna deal: Nexstar says it has received the necessary federal approvals and thus has "closed" (completed) the takeover of Tegna. Comment TBD from the state attorneys general.

“I used to work with one of the cast members years ago at a local TV station. We sat next to each other, which in Rhode Island probably qualifies as a close personal relationship.” Juicy column by @DanMcGowan in @BostonGlobe today 🔥🔥🔥🔥

A month after tragedy, a triumph: The moment after Blackstone Valley Schools co-op hockey team won the championship tonight.

BREAKING: A month after tragedy, the Blackstone Valley Schools co-op hockey team now has a triumph. In quadruple overtime on Wednesday evening, the team finished a season of heartbreak with a victory, coming out on top to secure a division title. bostonglobe.com/2026/03/18/met…

By John Hilliard -- Croft School board tells families it needs $5 million to keep doors open after founder allegedly lied about finances bostonglobe.com/2026/03/17/met… via @BostonGlobe

@chris_m_gavin @NENPA @Globe_RI We're so lucky to work with you!!!

Humbled and honored to have received first place for the Human Interest Feature Story category during last weekend’s @NENPA competition. And lucky, as always, to work with the talented team @Globe_RI.

Jake Shane's Questions at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party Prove Influencers Shouldn’t Be Red Carpet Reporters variety.com/2026/film/colu…

A teacher’s assistant who is the sister of a former Rhode Island congressman was charged by police after a bag of cocaine was found in the bathroom of a Cranston elementary school, according to authorities. bostonglobe.com/2026/03/17/met…

R.I. DOT superintendent claims retaliation for whistleblower lawsuit. Robert J. Tassoni said he was assigned to watch a salt pile in Little Compton during the February blizzard rather than supervise plow operations on major highways. bostonglobe.com/2026/03/17/met… via @BostonGlobe

From today's #RhodeMap: A mystery resignation atop the Providence firefighters' union. view.email.bostonglobe.com/?vawpToken=BL4…

“I wouldn’t want to do anything else.” R.I. hockey team that endured Pawtucket shooting prepares for championship game bostonglobe.com/2026/03/16/met…

A longtime Providence firefighter trying to free people trapped in an elevator Monday afternoon was rushed to the hospital himself after he fell down the elevator shaft, according to authorities. wpri.com/news/local-new…

Jon Keller, a prominent political analyst who was laid off in October from WBZ-TV News, will return to the network as a special contributor, the station confirmed. trib.al/Psyydu1

My latest column: In a city where campus and neighborhood often live side by side but not always together, Brad’s, as everyone called it, managed to belong to both for nearly a century. bostonglobe.com/2026/03/10/met…

R.I. Senate unveils plan to create URI medical school – starting with $5 million @BostonGlobe @Globe_RI bostonglobe.com/2026/03/12/met…

A Providence man who prosecutors say made nearly $285,000 within two years selling stolen catalytic converters has pleaded guilty to filing false tax returns in federal court, officials said. bostonglobe.com/2026/03/11/met…

After a scathing report about sexual abuse by clergy, can the Catholic church in R.I. keep the faithful? Despite declines, Rhode Island remains the most Catholic state in the nation – and campus ministries are beginning to thrive. My latest: bostonglobe.com/2026/03/12/met…