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Rhode Island January 29, 2021

Ex-Boy Scout chaplain sentenced to 40 years on sex abuse charges, pleads 'no contest'

The charges extend as far back as the 1980s, when the accused served in a Boy Scout camp.

Rhode Island January 28, 2021

Rhode Island ranked worst state to do business under Biden Commerce Secretary nominee's leadership

Rhode Island was ranked among the top five worst places to do business in the U.S. during all four years Gina Raimondo, President Biden's nominee for secretary of commerce, was governor.

Joe Biden January 21, 2021

Biden Cabinet nominees trailed by ethics concerns

President Joe Biden took office Wednesday, but ethics concerns still trail some of his Cabinet picks.

Coronavirus December 21, 2020

Coronavirus behind death of Rhode Island inmate: report

An inmate in Rhode Island has died after contracting the novel coronavirus, according to a local report. 

Weather December 16, 2020

Major Northeast snowstorm hits; leads to Pennsylvania, NYC car pileups, 2 deaths

The first major snowfall to hit the East Coast this season has dumped several inches of snow on multiple states and led to a massive pileup in central Pennsylvania that left at least two dead, according to state police.

Rhode Island December 16, 2020

Democratic governor encourages people to stay home, gets caught out at wine bar

The governor of Rhode Island is getting some backlash this week after she was photographed at a wine and paint night just days after she had discouraged inessential activities.

FOOD December 11, 2020

More Americans shoplifting to survive coronavirus pandemic

Americans floundering under the economic strain of the coronavirus pandemic are increasingly turning to shoplifting amidst widespread food shortages.

Rhode Island November 29, 2020

Flying back to Rhode Island after the holiday? Airport offering free COVID tests

People flying into T.F. Green Airport in Rhode Island were given the option of a free coronavirus test this weekend as the state looks to prevent a surge in cases following Thanksgiving.

Christianity October 28, 2020

Christian woman no longer banned from park for sharing her faith

An elderly blind woman in Rhode Island is no longer banned from a public park in Westerly for sharing her Christian faith, according to her lawyer. 

Police and Law Enforcement October 21, 2020

Providence protesters, police face off after moped driver, 24, allegedly hit by police vehicle

Tensions escalated in Providence, R.I., late Tuesday night, after a weekend crash in which a police cruiser allegedly struck a moped rider, leaving the man in critical condition, according to reports.

Campaigning October 13, 2020

Dagen McDowell blasts 'sexist' Whitehouse for 'hypocritical' speech on 'dark money' at Barrett hearing

Senate Judiciary Committee member Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., spent the time allotted for him to question Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett Tuesday on a "hypocritical monologue" that claimed "dark money" was behind her nomination, "The Five" co-host Dagen McDowell argued.