Rhode Island

Throwback: A Presidential visit to Rhode Island

(WJAR) - Ten years ago, President Barack Obama paid a visit to Rhode Island. He was in the Ocean State for a pricey fundraiser...

Becoming RIPTA Bus Driver Isn’t Easy, and Neither Is Getting People to Apply

Driving for the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority requires time and extensive training, but the agency is trying to make the process easier. Increased...

McKee to sign new housing bills aimed at addressing housing crisis

(WJAR) - Governor Dan McKee will sign a number of housing bills into law on Thursday. The package is aimed at addressing the state's...

The Saylesville Massacre plays major role in Rhode Island’s labor history

LINCOLN - The Saylesville Massacre and the Battle of the Graveyard, which occurred in Lincoln and into Central Falls in September 1934, played a...

Escalating threat of EEE and mosquito borne illnesses: The danger, and how to avoid...

PROVIDENCE – After recommending that Rhode Islanders consider "smart scheduling" to avoid the risk of mosquito-borne diseases, the state on Tuesday announced it...

RI lawmakers mull establishing medical school at URI

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Lawmakers are evaluating the feasibility of establishing a medical school at the University of Rhode Island (URI). The...

Popular NJ supermarket will stop selling cigarettes

🚬 A popular grocery chain will stop selling tobacco products permanently. 🚬 The goal is to help customers and staff make better health choices....

Men accused in Rhode Island home invasion and Ferrari theft held without bail

WARWICK, R.I. (WJAR) - Two former men were accused of stealing a Ferrari during an armed home invasion in Rhode Island Saturday. Logan Slezak,...

What Is the Best Small Airport? Rhode Island’s T.F. Green Is in the Running

There are positives and negatives to every traveling experience. The obvious "pro" is arriving at the destination. The "con" is typically getting there. Airports...

NBC 10 investigation reveals state shares blame for Washington Bridge inspections

The forensic analysis ordered to determine what went wrong and who is responsible for the failure of the Washington Bridge is not being released...

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