February 5, 2016 The Latest: Schools closed as snow hits New England The Latest on a winter storm that is expected to drop as much as 10 inches of snow on some areas of the Northeast (all times local): 9 a.m.
February 3, 2016 Veterans' families seek ban as dogs walk among gravestones Families of those buried in Rhode Island's veterans' cemetery say that using the grounds as a dog park is disrespectful to the fallen, and they're battling pet owners over access to the property.
January 28, 2016 Vincent 'Buddy' Cianci, Jr., former Providence mayor, dead at 74 Two-time Providence mayor Vincent A. “Buddy” Cianci, Jr. – who was twice forced out of office due to felony convictions – died on Thursday, according to local media reports.
January 21, 2016 Sex abuse scandal rocks exclusive New England prep school An exclusive New England boarding school has been rocked by a sex abuse scandal.
January 19, 2016 'Bordeaux Bandit' held in Rhode Island on warrant The man who authorities dubbed the "Bordeaux Bandit" for allegedly stealing expensive bottles of wine around the Northeast is being held in Rhode Island on an unrelated charge.
January 15, 2016 Unclear why RI official persuaded man to dress as elderly woman for photo op A city official who wanted to include an elderly woman in a photo op about a snow shoveling program persuaded a middle-aged man to dress up in a wig, earrings, lipstick and a dress.
January 7, 2016 The Latest: School to hire investigator in sex abuse case The latest on sex abuse allegations roiling an elite Rhode Island boarding school (all times local): 5 p.m.
January 7, 2016 Priest accused of abuse at Rhode Island prep school in 1970s suspended An Episcopal priest was suspended from a Pennsylvania church after being accused this week of molesting three boys at an elite boarding school in Rhode Island more than 40 years ago.
January 6, 2016 Bishop calls for disciplinary proceedings in Rhode Island school sex abuse cases A statement released by the Episcopal bishop of Rhode Island calls for "appropriate disciplinary proceedings" against two clergymen and a third person named in reports of past abuse at a prestigious boarding school in Middletown.
January 6, 2016 Rhode Island police take heat for mugshot caption 'Stupid is as stupid does' A Rhode Island police department is reviewing its policy on using Facebook after a complaint about a quote from the movie "Forrest Gump" that was included in announcing an arrest.
