February 11, 2022 Rhode Island school holds celebrity event for those who 'identify as students of color or multiracial' The Wheeler School in Rhode Island has prompted parent concerns about racial discrimination after it sent an invitation invitation for those identifying as “students of color” to attend a celebrity event.
February 10, 2022 Rhode Island man barricades self in home, dies in standoff with police A Rhode Island man who barricaded himself inside his Providence home early Thursday died during a standoff with police, authorities said.
February 10, 2022 Democrats scramble to reverse course on COVID restrictions ahead of midterms New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday joined numerous Democratic governors who have lifted their states' mask mandates ahead of the midterm elections.
February 3, 2022 Rhode Island fire at respiratory center sends 24 to hospitals: reports At least 24 patients were transported to nearby hospitals in Rhode Island on Thursday night after a fire broke out at a medical care facility in Coventry, according to reports.
February 2, 2022 Rhode Island suspect in liquor store stabbing charged with murder, held without bail Michael Alvarado is charged with first-degree murder after fatally stabbing Ferdinand Reyes outside Star Wine Liquors in Pawtucket, Rhode Island
February 1, 2022 Rhode Island apartment complex fire leaves 1 dead A fire in the Coats Manor apartment building complex in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, kills one person and sends several to the hospital
January 31, 2022 Rhode Island society released endangered properties in Providence The Superman Building in Providence, Rhode Island was at the top of the endangered properties list release by The Providence Preservation Society.
January 18, 2022 House Democrat exit list grows to 28 as Rhode Island's Langevin, California's McNerney, announce retirements Two more House Democrats – Reps. Jim Langevin of Rhode Island and Jerry McNerney of California – announced on Tuesday that they won't seek reelection in this year's midterm elections.
January 16, 2022 Amtrak passenger shot dead aboard train in Missouri; suspect flees, authorities say An Amtrak passenger was shot dead Friday as the train traveled through Missouri, according to reports.
January 7, 2022 Nor’easter dumps over a foot of snow, disrupts travel and hundreds of flights A winter storm that forecasters are describing as a “quick-hitting Nor'easter” has already dumped more than a foot of snow Friday on some parts of the region as reports are emerging of flight cancellations and vehicle accidents along major roadways.