Pilot dies in small plane crash at RI airport
A small plane crashed into trees at an airport in Westerly, Rhode Island, on Monday, killing the pilot, according to a town official.
May 18, 2026Open source
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One taken to hospital after small plane crashes in RI
Police say one person was taken to the hopsital after a small plane crashed on Monday in Westerly, RI.
May 18, 2026Open source
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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
Fall River man sentenced to prison after fight outside New Bedford bar
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May 11, 2026Open source
East Providence sewage spill forces closure of top shellfishing area
The most popular and densely populated shellfishing area in Rhode Island is temporarily closed after 800,000 gallons of untreated sewage spilled into Narraga...
May 6, 2026Open source
Texas man charged after shootout with Secret Service near Washington Monument
Michael Marx, 45, was charged in U.S. District Court on Wednesday, according to a news release from Jeanine Pirro's office.
May 6, 2026Open source
2 workers seriously injured after being trapped under building materials in Charlestown
Charlestown police said two workers were seriously injured after they were trapped under building materials at a construction site last Friday.
May 6, 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
RI AG sues Quidnessett over rock wall built without permission
Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha's office files complaint against Quidnessett Country Club to force the North Kingstown country club to remove a r...
May 12, 2026Open source
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Educators come together to make vaping extinct
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May 5, 2026Open source
Proclamation Ale Company to close after 12 years
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May 2, 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
New construction reduces housing shortage in most states
Housing shortages have eased in most states since 2020, as new construction has made apartments and houses more affordable. Connecticut, New Jersey and Rhode...
May 14, 2026Open source
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Westerly is in Washington County, Rhode Island.
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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
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
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
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
Fall River police arrest juvenile for alleged firearm possession
The Fall River Police Department said a juvenile was arrested for alleged firearm possession on May 14.
May 16, 2026Open source
15-year-old girl struck by car in Woonsocket
A 15-year-old girl was injured after being struck by a car in Woonsocket Friday afternoon.
May 16, 2026Open source
Attorney General Files Suit Against Country Club Over Illegal Seawall
The suit also names up to 30 anonymous contractors, the businesses associated with Quidnessett Country Club and its owners, as well as any of the actual cont...
May 14, 2026Open source
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