News

Suspect in Federal Hill Restaurant shooting identified

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Providence police have identified a suspect in connection with the Federal Hill restaurant shooting that left a man hospitalized. Authorities...

Dog of the Week Angelica
Dog of the Week

Meet our Dog of the Week, Angelica

Meet our Dog of the Week, Angelica! Angelica is the queen of the Rugrats crew and she knows it.  She is a...

Rhode Island voter data lawsuit
NewsPolitics

Federal judge dismisses DOJ lawsuit seeking Rhode Island voter data

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A federal judge on Friday blocked the Justice Department’s attempt to compel Rhode Island to provide sensitive voter data, marking...

News

Providence massage parlor raided, 5 charged in prostitution and money laundering investigation

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A Providence massage parlor is at the center of a major criminal investigation after authorities say it was being...

What's Trending

Dog of the Week Angelica
Dog of the Week

Meet our Dog of the Week, Angelica

Meet our Dog of the Week, Angelica! Angelica is the queen of the Rugrats crew and she knows it.  She is a 4-month-old,...

Rhode Island voter data lawsuit
NewsPolitics

Federal judge dismisses DOJ lawsuit seeking Rhode Island voter data

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A federal judge on Friday blocked the Justice Department’s attempt to compel Rhode Island to provide sensitive voter data, marking another...

News

Providence massage parlor raided, 5 charged in prostitution and money laundering investigation

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A Providence massage parlor is at the center of a major criminal investigation after authorities say it was being used...

shooting at Federal Hill restaurant
News

Police searching for suspect in Federal Hill restaurant shooting

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Police are searching for the suspect who shot a man at a Federal Hill restaurant sending him ton the hospital....

What's Going On

IN RHODE ISLAND

pet protection domestic abuse bill
NewsPolitics

Rhode Island House passes bill to protect pets in domestic abuse cases

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The Rhode Island House has approved legislation aimed at protecting household pets in domestic abuse cases. The bill (2026-H 7133A), introduced...

News

Police: Florida man accused of recording under woman’s skirt at Providence Place mall

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A Florida man is facing charges after police say he secretly recorded women without their knowledge inside Providence Place. According to police,...

FoodNews

Driver taken into custody after suspected DUI crash into Garden City business

CRANSTON, R.I. — A man was taken into custody after a suspected DUI crash into a Garden City business. The 42-year-old driver had just left a...

Dog of the WeekNewsPolitics

RI rescue dog Sprout gets congressional recognition for 21st birthday

FOSTER, R.I. — U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (D-RI) is recognizing a well-known local rescue dog with a special honor marking a major milestone. Magaziner...

News

Brown University to build permanent memorial for shooting victims

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Brown University is taking the next step toward creating a permanent memorial honoring the two students killed in the December...

News

Rhode Island ranks last in New England in 2026 greenest states report

A new report from WalletHub is breaking down the greenest states in America for 2026, and Rhode Island is landing in the middle...

Dog of the Week

Meet our Dog of the Week, Leo

Meet our Dog of the Week, Leo! Some dogs come with stories that stay with you long after you hear them. Leo is...

News

Fire marshal identifies cause of Aspen Aerogels explosion in East Providence

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The Rhode Island State Fire Marshal’s Office has determined that a drying oven caused Wednesday night’s explosion at Aspen Aerogels...

Stay in the Know Across Rhode Island

Want Rhode Island News Without the Scroll? (I just put both here not sure which one we may like better?)

    (RH)ODE TO THE PAST

    Our tribute to Rhode Island’s rich history, hidden gems, and unforgettable stories.
    From iconic landmarks to beloved traditions, explore the people, places, and moments that helped shape the Ocean State.

    Rhode Island five capitals history
    (Rh)ode to the PastNewsPolitics

    Why Rhode Island had five state capitals and how it shaped the state’s history

    Rhode Island’s early government was unlike any other in the country. Instead...

    (Rh)ode to the PastNews

    The Blizzard of ’78, 48 years later

    The Blizzard of ’78 remains one of the most destructive winter storms...

    (Rh)ode to the PastBusiness

    On this day in 1890: Narragansett Brewing Company opens

    CRANSTON, R.I. — On this day in 1890, Narragansett Brewing Company officially...

    Rocky Point Chowder House coming to Warwick Mall
    (Rh)ode to the PastBusinessFoodNews

    Rocky Point Chowder House coming to Warwick Mall

    WARWICK, R.I. — A beloved piece of Rhode Island’s past is making...

    (Rh)ode to the Past

    Doris Duke’s Newport tragedy: 59 years later, mystery around Eduardo Tirella’s death endures

    NEWPORT, R.I. — Today marks the anniversary of one of Newport’s most infamous...

    (Rh)ode to the PastNews

    An original Benny’s sign arrives at American Sign Museum

    CINCINNATI, O.H. — A Benny’s beloved sign has officially found its new...