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Police in Warwick, Rhode Island, said Friday that an investigation has revealed it was "simply an unfortunate accident" that a 5-year-old boy was struck by an off-duty state police trooper's vehicle that left the scene a day earlier. Warwick police began investigating the incident after they were called to Boylston...

LINCOLN — Rhode Island State Police arrested four people on various charges over the weekend, including domestic violence and driving under the influence violations. On Friday at 5:35 p.m., troopers arrested Brian Pontarelli, 53, of Lincoln, for domestic violence involving an electronic tracking device and motor...

A Rhode Island trust has claimed a $1 million prize from the September 6 Powerball drawing.

HOPE VALLEY — Troopers arrested a Rhode Island man Thursday on a bench warrant for failing to appear in court on a larceny charge. James D. Main, 28, of 18 Teaberry Lane, Hopkinton, was arrested at 3:18 p.m. at his residence. Main was wanted on a Washington County Superior...

WARWICK, R.I. (WPRI) — The driver who hit a 5-year-old boy in a Warwick neighborhood Thursday afternoon is not facing charges, with police calling it an “unfortunate accident.” The child was struck on Boylston Street around 3 p.m. and taken to Hasbro Children’s Hospital with serious injuries. As of Friday, the boy...

The Atlantic Shark Institute captures the first-ever video of a great white shark off Block Island, marking a historic sighting in Rhode Island waters.

NEW BEDFORD — A GoFundMe fundraiser has been organized for a 45-year-old New Bedford woman who her family has identified as the victim of a fatal car crash on Interstate 195 in Rehoboth on Sept. 29. Keisha Rose is remembered as “selfless, loving, beautiful.” Her daughter Ja’Niah suffered life-threatening injuries in...

BURRILLVILLE – A well-known figure in the paranormal community has stepped forward with a plan to save an internationally famous, allegedly haunted house from those who would exploit it, with a campaign that’s quickly bringing in much of the needed funding. Jason Hawes posted a video announcing his...

Rhode Island may be the smallest state in the country, but it packs an impressive amount of weird into its tiny borders. To locals, these quirks are completely normal. To outsiders, they’re proof that Rhode Islanders live in their own hilarious little world—and love every second of it.

A dedicated rescue in New England is looking for dog lovers with room in their hearts and homes to help them save furry friends who are in need of a second chance at life. Massachusetts-based Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a licensed 501(c)(3) nonprofit dog rescue, has issued an urgent call for foster homes in Massachusetts...