Man seriously injured in wrong-way crash on Braga Bridge
A 32-year-old man from Westerly suffered serious injuries after a crash on the Braga Bridge Saturday afternoon, according to the Bristol County District Attorney's Office.
View ArticleCoast Guard locates overdue vessel from Block Island
The United States Coast Guard has located an overdue vessel that left Block Island, heading to Norfolk, Virginia.
View ArticleSouth County Health, Mayo Clinic officially launch partnership
A week after it was announced that they would join the Mayo Clinic Care Network, South County Health officials highlighted the benefits that the partnership would bring.
View ArticleSouth Kingstown police chief announces retirement
Matthew C. Moynihan will be stepping down from his role as chief for the South Kingstown Police Department.
View ArticleRI reports 1st human case of West Nile virus this year
Officials said it's like the mosquito-borne illness was contracted out-of-state, however.
View ArticleJamestown, Narragansett mull sharing a school superintendent
Declining enrollment and leadership vacancies could drive the Jamestown and Narragansett school districts to do something unprecedented: share a superintendent without combining their education systems.
View ArticleWickford Elementary School site acquired by developer
Real estate developer Paul Boghossian said the plan is to build at least 52 residences on the property.
View Article2 dolphins stranded in North Kingstown
Two dolphins found themselves in quite the predicament in North Kingstown Thursday evening.
View ArticleThe best local Halloween displays of 2026 in RI, Mass.
From downright creepy to fun and festive, we've once again unearthed the best local haunts, light shows and tableaus in Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts.
View ArticleChariho student charged with assaulting classmate
A Chariho High School student has been charged with simple assault after he reportedly injured a classmate earlier this month, according to police.
View ArticleWoman seriously injured in Exeter attack, 80-year-old suspect held without bail
Norman Landry, 80, is facing multiple charges, including assault with intent to murder and sexual assault.
View ArticleBlock Island Ferry service returns Sunday
The Block Island Ferry said service would resume on Sunday afternoon, after being canceled following the weekend nor'easer.
View ArticlePolice: Woman beat with blackjack-style weapon in Exeter
An investigation is underway into an assault that happened at an Exeter home Friday.
View Article'Whirlwind' week for RI couple forced to alter wedding plans due to storm
For more than a year, the couple had been planning their wedding at his grandparents' house on Block Island.
View ArticleSouth Kingstown schools closed on Thursday
All South Kingstown schools are closed on Thursday due to an "unforeseen technical issue affecting district systems."
View ArticleBlock Island Ferry service affected by sea conditions
High-speed service has also been canceled for Thursday, along with a couple of traditional ferry departures.
View Article$250K federal grant to help protect South Kingstown Town Beach
Flooding and beach erosion have become increasingly common concerns in South Kingstown, not just for the coastline but also for businesses and homes along Matunuck Beach Road.
View ArticleRI confirms 3rd case of rare tick-borne disease this year
Rhode Island has had 11 cases of Powassan virus disease since 2016.
View ArticleStormy seas affecting Block Island ferry service
High-speed service was canceled for Tuesday, but the traditional ferry is expected to operate as scheduled.
View ArticleWesterly man sentenced in deadly DUI crash
A Westerly man convicted of driving drunk and causing a deadly crash three years ago will spend more than eight years behind bars, according to prosecutors.
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