Hit-and-run slows traffic in North Smithfield
A car was towed away from Victory Highway in North Smithfield Tuesday night after a hit-and-run, according to police.
May 6, 2026Open source
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Real Housewives billboard appears in Providence
A new billboard in Providence is related to the Real Housewives of Rhode Island.
May 30, 2026Open source
On Your Dime: Rhode Island mayors traveling across the country on public funds
Rhode Island mayors are spending taxpayer dollars on out-of-state travel, attending conferences, summits, and networking events across the country.
May 30, 2026Open source
Amtrak service to Boston impacted after parts of bridge fall onto train tracks in RI
Parts of a bridge fell onto train tracks Friday night in Cranston, Rhode Island, and the ongoing repair work continues to impact Amtrak service to Boston on...
May 19, 2026Open source
Veto override vote fails on Providence City Council’s rent stabilization ordinance
The Providence City Council's effort to cap annual rent increases at 4% failed to overcome Mayor Brett Smiley's veto at a special meeting Friday night, leavi...
May 16, 2026Open source
Providence City Council fails to override Mayor Smiley's veto on rent stabilization
Providence City Council members failed to override Mayor Brett Smiley's veto on the rent stabilization ordinance Friday night.
May 16, 2026Open source
Truck driver dies days after crash on North Attleborough highway
Julio Flores from Pawtucket, Rhode Island, died on Monday evening six days after being involved in a North Attleborough crash.
May 13, 2026Open source
Senate to mull asking RI Supreme Court for opinion on clergy abuse lawsuit revival bill
The Senate Committee on Judiciary on Thursday will consider a resolution asking the Rhode Island Supreme Court whether it would be constitutional to revive p...
May 11, 2026Open source
Another year, another midterm leadership shuffle at the Rhode Island State House
Providence Democratic Rep. Christopher Blazejewski was elected as speaker of the house by his colleagues Thursday, with East Providence Democratic Rep. Kathe...
May 7, 2026Open source
‘Aggressive pillow fight’ in Macy’s led to assault at Providence mall, police say
The pillow fight gone awry was one of two assaults reported at the Providence Place mall Sunday evening, police confirmed.
May 7, 2026Open source
4 Rhode Island firefighters reinstated, 1 facing charges, after investigation into drug allegations
Pawtucket officials began investigating ten firefighters after they learned of “a documented unlawful purchase of a controlled substance.”
May 20, 2026Open source
11-year-old Rhode Island girl helps save rare Navajo-Churro sheep breed
Izzy Hoffman, an 11-year-old from Foster, Rhode Island, is helping revive a rare sheep breed, the Navajo-Churro. The breed was nearly wiped out during U.S. w...
May 7, 2026Open source
Prosecutors: Former Bibb teacher convicted of child cruelty
A former Bibb County teacher has been convicted of cruelty to children involving a child in her foster care.
May 30, 2026Open source
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No one in Mass. has heard of the snack that Rhode Islanders and ‘Real Housewives’ are obsessed with
It was the pizza chip heard ‘round the world — or, at least ‘round the Bravoverse — when “The Real Housewives of Rhode Island” breakout star Alic...
May 28, 2026Open source
Elderly man found slain at RI hotel by police sent there because of second death
An elderly man was found dead in a Newport, Rhode Island, hotel room Monday by police sent there as part of another death investigation, officials said.
May 19, 2026Open source
Senate, Rhode Island Grapple With Biosolids Disposal
More delays could be in the future for the proposed pyrolysis plant in North Kingstown, as lawmakers consider putting more skids on the development.
May 14, 2026Open source
URI-DEM partnership will reopen W. Alton Jones campus in September
Work to revitalize the University of Rhode Island's W. Alton Jones campus in West Greenwich aims to reestablish the site as a premier environmental education...
May 11, 2026Open source
Throwback: The Volvo Ocean Race had a Rhode Island connection in 2015
It was 11 years ago that the worldwide Volvo Ocean Race made its North American stop in Newport.The iconic sailing Race returned to Newport two more times after
May 7, 2026Open source
Newburyport student finishes leadership program
NEWBURYPORT — Noella Suchecki of Newburyport is one of nine students from Salve Regina University in Newport, Rhode Island, who recently completed the Nual...
May 6, 2026Open source
Many years ago I saw a sign on a barber shop near the Naval Base in Newport, Rhode Island that…
Many years ago I saw a sign on a barber shop near the Naval Base in Newport, Rhode Island that said “We fix military haircuts.” I thought it was amusing...
May 6, 2026Open source
Breeze pilots picket amid stalled union contract talks
Breeze Airways pilots picketed outside Rhode Island T.F. Green Airport, highlighting contract negotiations that have stalled since 2023.
May 30, 2026Open source
RIDOH implementing Ebola monitoring system for travelers due to outbreak
The Rhode Island Department of Health said it was implementing a symptom-monitoring system for travelers from Ebola-impacted countries.
May 30, 2026Open source
'10 News Conference' asks attorney general candidate about assault weapons ban bill
Rhode Island state Rep. Joe Solomon, who is running for attorney general, said he wants to focus on violent crime in the role.
May 30, 2026Open source
‘We’re kids’: R.I. trans youth push back as DOJ seeks hospital records
The U.S. Department of Justice is seeking patient records from Rhode Island Hospital and at least a dozen other health centers. For Rhode Island families wit...
May 30, 2026Open source
RICHARD JOHNSON: Conflicting Taylor Swift wedding rumors suggest paparazzi subterfuge
Taylor Swift would have made a great counterintelligence agent. Many Swifties believe the real wedding for her and Kansas Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce will...
May 24, 2026Open source
Stray cat with rabies bites person in Rhode Island
A stray cat that bit a person in Burrillville, Rhode Island, tested positive for rabies, health officials said Saturday.
May 23, 2026Open source
3 stabbed, 2 arrested in chaotic scene at R.I. town beach, police say
Violence broke out at Narragansett Town Beach, causing chaos that prompted additional, unrelated disturbances.
May 20, 2026Open source
Shark spotted in shallow waters in Rhode Island
The 7-foot porbeagle shark was likely heading north to colder waters, but died after beaching itself near Billington Cove.
May 19, 2026Open source
Dad speaks out after winning grandparents' visitation rights case
A Rhode Island father is speaking out after winning a legal case against his late wife's parents regarding their visitation rights with his daughter.
May 15, 2026Open source
Naturally, Rhode Island Has Failed to Act
Like the vast majority of Ocean State law designed to protect the environment, once the Statehouse performance concludes the act is quickly forgotten.
May 15, 2026Open source
Judge blocks Trump administration’s demand for Rhode Island hospital’s records of transgender kids
The Rhode Island decision on patient information is the latest development in the fight over transgender youth health records.
May 14, 2026Open source
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North Smithfield is in Providence County, Rhode Island.
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Breeze pilots picket amid stalled union contract talks
Breeze Airways pilots picketed outside Rhode Island T.F. Green Airport, highlighting contract negotiations that have stalled since 2023.
May 30, 2026Open source
RIDOH implementing Ebola monitoring system for travelers due to outbreak
The Rhode Island Department of Health said it was implementing a symptom-monitoring system for travelers from Ebola-impacted countries.
May 30, 2026Open source
Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor Xay Khamsyvoravong on '10 News Conference'
In this week's "10 News Conference," the Democrat candidate for Rhode Island lieutenant governor Xay Khamsyvoravong spoke about the role he would play.
May 30, 2026Open source
'10 News Conference' asks attorney general candidate about assault weapons ban bill
Rhode Island state Rep. Joe Solomon, who is running for attorney general, said he wants to focus on violent crime in the role.
May 30, 2026Open source
‘We’re kids’: R.I. trans youth push back as DOJ seeks hospital records
The U.S. Department of Justice is seeking patient records from Rhode Island Hospital and at least a dozen other health centers. For Rhode Island families wit...
May 30, 2026Open source
No one in Mass. has heard of the snack that Rhode Islanders and ‘Real Housewives’ are obsessed with
It was the pizza chip heard ‘round the world — or, at least ‘round the Bravoverse — when “The Real Housewives of Rhode Island” breakout star Alic...
May 28, 2026Open source
RICHARD JOHNSON: Conflicting Taylor Swift wedding rumors suggest paparazzi subterfuge
Taylor Swift would have made a great counterintelligence agent. Many Swifties believe the real wedding for her and Kansas Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce will...
May 24, 2026Open source
Stray cat with rabies bites person in Rhode Island
A stray cat that bit a person in Burrillville, Rhode Island, tested positive for rabies, health officials said Saturday.
May 23, 2026Open source
4 Rhode Island firefighters reinstated, 1 facing charges, after investigation into drug allegations
Pawtucket officials began investigating ten firefighters after they learned of “a documented unlawful purchase of a controlled substance.”
May 20, 2026Open source
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