West Nile risk level rises in Rhode Island as virus found in more mosquitoes

Five mosquito pools collected in Providence County tested positive for West Nile virus last week, bringing Rhode Island’s total to seven positive samples this summer. The latest findings in East Providence, North Providence and Providence led state …

Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority refinances bonds, generating $11.6 million in savings

The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority has completed a bond refinancing that will generate approximately $11.6 million in gross savings, money the authority says will be redirected toward capital improvements across its bridge system. The …

Amica raises $39,242 for ALS Rhode Island through annual CEO Challenge

PROVIDENCE – Amica Mutual Insurance Co. raised $39,242 through its annual CEO Challenge benefiting ALS United Rhode Island, dedicating this year’s fundraiser to longtime employee Rachel Jones, who died from ALS in February. The event, which was held on …

Woman found dead inside vehicle on Rhode Island College campus

A woman was found dead inside of a vehicle on the Rhode Island College campus Monday night. Officers said they responded to the campus for a welfare check and found an unresponsive woman inside a vehicle behind the residential village. Police said the …

Rhode Island court upholds insurer's vandalism denial despite brief citing fake cases

The case started with a rental property. In February 2014, an insured bought a house in North Kingstown for $21,000 at a foreclosure sale, then took out a dwelling and personal liability policy from the Rhode Island Joint Reinsurance Association (RIJRA). A …

Rhode Island Weather for August 4, 2026

On Tuesday, August 4, 2026, Rhode Island is forecast to enjoy a much-improved day with mostly sunny to sunny skies, comfortable temperatures, light winds, and little to no rain after the previous day’s wet weather. Morning starts clear to mostly sunny, …

Aunt Carrie’s Has Served Rhode Island Clam Cakes on the Narragansett Shore Since 1920

Carrie Cooper opened a roadside stand in Narragansett, Rhode Island, in 1920 and began selling clam cakes, a preparation she developed by dropping clam fritter batter into hot oil and frying it into a puffy, irregular ball with clams distributed through …

Officials identify Rhode Island man killed in Uxbridge car crash on Route 146

UXBRIDGE, Mass. — Officials have identified the man killed in a crash in Uxbridge this past weekend. According to Massachusetts State Police, the crash happened around 10:48 p.m. late Saturday night on Route 146 south near Exit 1 The driver of a Honda …

Colchester woman faces DUI charges after crashing into utility pole in Rhode Island

Nitro Bar to open fourth Rhode Island location on Providence’s East Side by end of summer

Nitro Bar, the Rhode Island coffee brand with two Newport locations, is expanding to the East Side of Providence after the sale of 134 Ives Street for $850,000, with plans to open by the end of summer. The purchase marks the fourth brick-and-mortar …