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Rhode Island nurse accused of stealing from elderly patient

A Rhode Island registered nurse is facing felony charges after allegedly stealing her patient’s banking information to make fraudulent purchases. Court documents indicate...

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Second positive test for West Nile virus in Rhode Island

Rhode Island has its second human case of West Nile virus in 2025, according to recent test results. The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) confirmed...

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Overdose Spike Alert: Northern Rhode Island

The Rhode Island Department of Health has issued an overdose spike alert for Cumberland, Lincoln, Smithfield, and North Smithfield after a sharp rise...

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Hit-and-run in Cranston: Police ask public for help identifying SUV

CRANSTON, R.I. — Cranston police are asking for the public’s help in an ongoing hit-and-run investigation that left a pedestrian seriously injured. The crash...