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August 19, 2023

Rhode Island tourist spot Block Island declares state of emergency after hotel fire: officials

The Harborside Inn on Block Island, Rhode Island, in New Shoreham caught fire late Friday night, prompting authorities to fly in at least 50 firefighters to help fight the blaze.

August 18, 2023

Uncommon tornado lifts car off Rhode Island interstate amid severe weather in New England

A rare tornado touched down in Rhode Island, lifting a car off Interstate 295 during a spell of severe weather that swept through storm-weary New England.

August 16, 2023

Rhode Island woman dies after infection with tick-borne disease

Health officials said a senior Rhode Island woman is dead after contracting a case of the Powassan virus. The rare disease is spread through the bite of an infected tick.

August 16, 2023

Rhode Island election board finds 'no obvious pattern of fraud' in congressional campaign of Lt. Gov. Matos

An investigation into nomination signatures submitted by the congressional campaign of Rhode Island Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos found "no obvious pattern of fraud."

August 2, 2023

American fugitive who faked his own death faces extradition from UK: judge

A U.K. judge has ruled that an American man who faked his own death and moved overseas to avoid a rape charge out of Utah may be extradited back to the U.S.

July 27, 2023

Rhode Island police sergeant charged with kicking, striking handcuffed suspect

Veteran Warwick, Rhode Island police Sgt. Britton Kelly, 55, has been charged with misdemeanor simple assault for allegedly using unwarranted physical force against a handcuffed man.

July 20, 2023

Democrat senator who keyed car with 'Biden sucks' sticker learns punishment in court

Rhode Island State Sen. Joshua Miller apologized and admitted to obstruction of a police officer and keying a car that had a "Biden sucks" sticker last month. He was ordered to pay restitution.

July 5, 2023

Rhode Island man, 25, falls to death at Colorado national park waterfall over holiday weekend

The National Park Service warned visitors to stay away from the banks of waterways after a Rhode Island man died after falling from a Colorado waterfall.

June 29, 2023

US-based sailing team wins around-the-world Ocean Race under 'bizarre' circumstances

The 11th Hour Racing Team won the around-the-world Ocean Race after the World Sailing International Jury made ruling on Thursday regarding the team's crash.

June 28, 2023

Democrat state senator accused of keying car called to step down by Rhode Island GOP chair

Rhode Island's GOP chair called for state Sen. Joshua Miller to resign following his arrest after admitting to keying a man's car that had a "Biden sucks" sticker.