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Last summer’s surprise set by Joni Mitchell at the Newport Folk Festival has been turned into a live album.

Here’s where you can find Michigan general election results for Newport on Nov. 8, 2022.

A 41-year-old man has been charged with reporting an armed robbery that turned out to be fake in Monroe County.

The Newport Folk Festival is known for creating electrifying musical moments, and this weekend it is powering a small stage in part by festival-goers on stationary bikes.

Former tennis star Chris Evert says she was diagnosed with an early stage of ovarian cancer.

Three people have been charged after a man was stabbed and robbed by strangers who gave him a ride in Monroe County on Christmas morning, police said.

Three ocean drones were launched from Rhode Island to travel along the Gulf Stream, collecting data in tough winter conditions that would be challenging for traditional ships with crews.

The city manager in Newport, Rhode Island, is standing by the city police department’s review of the 1966 death of an employee of wealthy heiress Doris Duke.

George Wein, one of the great impresarios of 20th century music who helped found the Newport jazz and folk festivals and set the template for gatherings everywhere from Woodstock to the south of France, has died at 95.

The 1966 death of a longtime employee of wealthy tobacco and power company heiress Doris Duke is coming under renewed scrutiny because of an eyewitness account that has never before been made public.

A white man has been sentenced to five years in prison for attacking a Black teenager with a bike lock because of his race at a southeastern Michigan park.

Lee Mouat was sentenced Thursday to 60 months in prison for willfully causing bodily injury to a Black teenager because of the teen’s race.

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee signed a measure overhauling the state’s approach to drug possession, after the Washington Supreme Court struck down its previous law as unconstitutional.

Police are investigating a homicide that happened Saturday at around 3:15 a.m. in the Frenchtown Township based Pleasantville Mobile Home Community on Nadeau Road.

MONROE, Mich. – A Michigan man has pleaded guilty to a federal hate crime for attacking a Black teen last year. He’s a lot stronger than I was at that age,” said Devin Freelon Sr. Shortly after Devin Freelon Jr. graduated high school, he was attacked and now has one last dental surgery to endure. We see that’s not the case,” said Freelon Sr.On Tuesday, Mouat pleaded guilty to willfully injuring the teen because of his race. More: Michigan man pleads guilty to federal hate crime for attacking Black teen

Lee James Mouat Jr., 44, of Newport, Michigan was charged on June 8, 2020 for assaulting an 18-year-old Black man in Monroe County. MONROE, Mich. – A Michigan man pleaded guilty Tuesday to a federal hate crime for attacking a Black teenager. Lee Mouat, 43, of Newport willfully caused bodily injury to the victim because of the teen’s race, the Department of Justice says. According to the plea agreement, Mouat confronted a group of Black teenagers, including the victim, at a state park in Monroe. Mouat repeatedly used racial slurs and said that Black people had no right to use the public beach where the incident occurred.

Federal officials have revealed four different witness perspectives in the case of a White Monroe County man who is accused of yelling racial slurs and attacking a Black teenager with a chain bike lock.

NEWPORT, R.I. – Billie Jean King and the other members of the Original 9 who laid the groundwork for the women’s professional tennis tour are the first group nominated together for the International Tennis Hall of Fame. They join Jonas Bjorkman, Sergi Brugera, Juan Carlos Ferrero, Lleyton Hewitt, Lisa Raymond and the late Dennis Van der Meer on the ballot announced Monday for the Hall’s Class of 2021. That group and Van der Meer, who advocated for a universal teaching method in tennis, were nominated in the Contributor Category. Van der Meer died last year. The full ballot now goes to the official voting group — which includes tennis journalists, historians and Hall of Fame members — and fans can vote online in the Player Category from Oct. 1-25.

New West Records publicist Brady Brock confirmed his death, but did not immediately provide details. Earle was the son of country star Steve Earle. (AP Photo/Joe Giblin, file)NASHVILLE, Tenn. Nashville police said a preliminary investigation into the death of singer-songwriter Justin Townes Earle shows his death was a probable drug overdose. Police spokesman Don Aaron said officers did a welfare check at Earle's home on Sunday where he was found dead. He was the son of country star Steve Earle, although the younger Earle was mostly raised by his single mother, Carol-Ann.

NEWPORT, Mich. A couple in Newport is hoping someone will return the classic car that was mounted to a wall. The 1955 Buick Roadmaster was mounted to the back of a wall so people could see it when they were driving by. When Emily Blackburn-Kramer and Greg returned home from a trip up north they realized it was gone. They didnt realize it was stolen at first because of where it was located. Thats when he turned the front end of the car into a decorative piece with working headlights.

MONROE, Mich. A White man accused of attacking a Black teenager was formally charged Tuesday in what officials are calling a racially motivated crime in Monroe County. He then struck Freelon in the face with a weapon, according to officials. Lee James Mouat Jr. (WDIV)Family members said Freelon has a broken jaw, lost several teeth and has other injuries to his face. A probable cause conference is scheduled for 10 a.m. June 16, and a preliminary examination is scheduled for 10 a.m. June 23. Demonstrators gathered Monday at St. Marys Park in Monroe in solidarity with Freelon.

DETROIT Heres whats coming up on Local 4 News at Noon:Monroe County man facing charges in racially motivated crimeA 42-year-old White man from Newport is accused of verbally attacking a Black teenager and his friends with racial slurs, and then hitting him in the face with a weapon.

BERLIN TOWNSHIP, Mich. – A boil water advisory has been issued for residents in Monroe County’s Berlin Township due to a water main break. In the advisory issued Wednesday morning, Berlin Township officials advise residents west of I-75 and west of Swan Creek Road, including Newport Road west of I-75, North Park, Newport Estates, Birchwood sub, Newport Woods and Newport Farms, are encouraged to boil water for the next three days or until further notice before using it for drinking, cooking, brushing teeth, and washing fruits and vegetables. Residents and business might experience lower water pressure, a loss of water or discolored water from taps. The township said this boil water advisory is due to a water main break on Newport Road west of I-75. Local officials will notify the public when the advisory is lifted after repairs are made and proper testing has been completed, the township said.

(CNN) - Jennifer Lawrence and Cooke Maroney have officially tied the knot. The Oscar-winning actress' publicist confirmed the marriage to CNN on Sunday. The wedding was held a day before at Belcourt of Newport, a luxurious mansion in Newport, Rhode Island, according to Christy Welder, a representative for the estate. Lawrence and her Manhattan art dealer hubby said their vows in front of 150 guests, including Amy Schumer, Emma Stone, Adele and Kris Jenner, according to People. The bride wore a Dior gown for the celebration, Elle reported.

Melissa Borden is in the studio to talk about her animal rescue and rehabilitation facility in Newport.

A Monroe County man had to shout after winning his second Fantasy 5 jackpot prize this year. John Sancrant, 67, of Newport, matched the Fantasy 5 numbers drawn on July 27 to win the $100,000 jackpot: 03-05-12-30-35. He bought his winning ticket at the Frenchtown Cheers Party Store, located at 1837 North Monroe Street in Monroe. I just couldnt believe it, especially after already winning a Fantasy 5 jackpot earlier this year.Sancrant was one of the three Fantasy 5 jackpot winners on April 28. Fantasy 5 drawings are held seven days a week at 7:29 p.m. Tonights Fantasy 5 jackpot is $110,000.

Melissa Borden is in the studio to talk about her animal rescue and rehabilitation facility in Newport.