News
Stay up-to-date with the latest news and local stories from across Rhode Island. From community developments to breaking headlines, we keep you informed on what matters most.
Rhode Island ranked 9th on safest states in America, WalletHub
Rhode Island ranks 9th overall in WalletHub’s 2025 analysis of the safest U.S. states, scoring 60.17 out of 100. This places the Ocean...
These states are the most obsessed with Halloween, new survey finds
Halloween spirit burns brightest in North Dakota, Delaware, and Idaho, at least according to a new national survey that crowned them the country’s...
Operation Summer Heat: RI FBI Task Force makes 17 arrests
The Boston Division of the FBI announced it made 404 arrests over the past three months as part of Operation Summer Heat, a nationwide...
Meet our Dog of the Week, Shirl
Meet our Dog of the Week, Shirl! Shirl is looking for an animal free home to call her own. Can you imagine waking...
Baba’s Original New York System to close after nearly 100 years
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Baba’s Original New York System, a Providence staple known for its famous hot wieners since first opening in 1927, will...
Exclusive: The Washington Bridge report, a leak, a narrative, and a political question
The Washington Bridge has been mismanaged since the 1990’s by RIDOT and the Wiss, Janney, Elstner forensic report reflects that. The first draft...
Washington Bridge audit leak prompts calls for an oversight hearing
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Rhode Island leaders are in agreement the recently leaked Washington Bridge audit calls for a third oversight hearing, but differ...
First ever video of great white shark in Rhode Island waters
BLOCK ISLAND, R.I. — For the first time on record, a great white shark has been captured on video in Rhode Island waters,...
Explore more
Newport Gulls alumni win World Series with Dodgers
Two familiar faces from the 2014 Newport Gulls championship team helped the Dodgers win the 2025 World Series. Will Smith, who caught for...
