Hurricane Carol: Remembering the monster that struck Southern New England 70 years ago
It's been 70 years since the last major hurricane made landfall in Southern New England. Hurricane Carol devastated Southern New England, and its impact...
Labor Day weekend: Weather, travel and beach information
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — We’ve reached the end of summer, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t time to get in one last...
Late Night Cannabis Drive-Thru Now Available in Rhode Island
Your late-night cannabis fix has arrived in Rhode Island. Mother Earth Wellness in Pawtucket has extended its drive-thru hours, making it the first dispensary...
Butterfly garden honors Rhode Islanders who have died of accidental overdoses
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — More than 2,220 purple and yellow butterflies cover the lawn outside the East Providence Public Library ...
New, less invasive treatment for common movement disorder
Essential tremors affect about 10 million people in this country. Deep brain stimulation is a very popular and effective option, but it requires surgery....
Massachusetts EEE survivor shares story to raise awareness
We've had plenty of rain this summer, which has made mosquito-borne illnesses more common. The insects have been testing positive for viruses, and so...
The invisible legacy of racially restrictive housing covenants, Providence schools outlook, and more
Buried deep in residential property records across Rhode Island lies an ugly truth: old restrictions in deeds that prohibited people of color from buying...
A little more than 1% of Rhode Island voters have cast early ballots ahead...
Voting booths at Providence City Hall during early voting for the 2023 special congressional and state Senate primaries. (Christopher Shea/Rhode Island Current) ...
Rhode Island Police Chiefs Association tell residents to Drive Sober for Labor Day
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - The Rhode Island Police Chiefs Association said it is reminding motorists to drive sober during the Labor Day holiday weekend....
Narragansett Bay Region Feels Squeeze of Solar Development
PROVIDENCE - Early last month the Narragansett Bay Estuary Program (NBEP) released "Into the Woods: Solar in the Forest" to examine the number and...
