Cross-border police chase ends with shooting in Providence
A police chase involving several agencies in Massachusetts and Rhode Island ended in a shooting Friday night, critically injuring the suspect, officials said. Crime sceneRead More
Democrat Amo could be 1st person of color to represent Rhode Island in Congress after primary win
Former White House aide Gabe Amo could become the first person of color to represent Rhode Island in Congress after his win Tuesday in theRead More
RI voters to decide Democratic and Republican primary races for congressional seat
Rhode Island voters are casting their ballots Tuesday in a primary contest to winnow down a field of candidates vying for the U.S. House seatRead More
Rhode Island airport ends brief lockdown; police say security threat was unfounded
WARWICK, R.I. (AP) — A Rhode Island airport ended a brief lockdown Friday after police said the potential security threat that prompted it was unfounded.Read More
Feds approve offshore wind farm south of Rhode Island and Martha’s Vineyard
A planned offshore wind farm moved a step closer to construction Tuesday with the Department of the Interior announcing it has approved the project, toRead More
Fire tears through historic Block Island hotel off coast of Rhode Island
NEW SHOREHAM, R.I. (AP) — A fire tore through a historic hotel early Saturday on Block Island, prompting officials on the summer vacation spot offRead More
Tornado uproots trees, downs wires as it roars through Johnston, RI
Crews are cleaning up after a tornado raced through Johnston, Rhode Island on Friday morning and its an effort that they expect will take someRead More
Shipping company ordered to pay $2.25M after discharging oily bilge off Rhode Island
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — The owner of a Greek oil tanker has been ordered by a U.S. judge to pay $2.25 million in fines andRead More
Recent NASA rocket launch visible from RI beach
NASA’s latest rocket launch was visible from part of southern New England Tuesday night. The Antares rocket lifted off from NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility inRead More
Police investigating suspected fraudulent nomination signatures in Rhode Island US House race
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — The Rhode Island State Police have joined the investigation into suspect nomination signatures submitted by the campaign of Lt. Gov. SabinaRead More