Rhode Island door knocks in search of fleeing New Yorkers
The Rhode Island National Guard started going door to door on Saturday in coastal areas to inform any New Yorkers who may have come to the state that they must self-quarantine for 14 days while Gov. Gina Raimondo expanded the mandatory self-quarantine to anyone visiting the state.
First COVID-19 case confirmed in Rhode Island
The first case of the new virus COVID-19 has been confirmed in Rhode Island, according to state officials.
Toddler hugs pizza delivery driver, not knowing he recently lost his daughter
A Rhode Island family's doorbell camera captured a touching moment, where their young son hugged their pizza delivery driver.
Bishop responds after priest says abortion worse than pedophilia, which 'doesn't kill anyone'
A Roman Catholic bishop in Rhode Island responded to the controversy created by a priest who said abortion is worse than pedophilia and later sought to clarify his comments.
Rhode Island governor backs Mike Bloomberg for president
Michael Bloomberg, who running for president, has secured his first endorsement from a sitting governor.
Religious freedom group objects to Navy's Christian talks
An organization that advocates for the religious freedom of military members requested Friday that the commander of Naval Station Newport in Rhode Island investigate those responsible for promoting a discussion series that urges Navy personnel to "Lead like Jesus."
Woman recorded by 'Live PD' reality show wearing only a towel seeks $1M
A Rhode Island woman has asked her hometown for $1 million to settle her complaint that local police allowed a reality television show to record her wearing nothing but a towel.
2 dead, including gunman, 2 others injured in Rhode Island housing complex shooting, police say
Authorities say one person has been killed and two others injured in a shooting in Rhode Island.
Rhode Island man with autism opens coffee shop after facing rejection from employers
A young man in Rhode Island who was repeatedly denied employment has taken matters into his own hands — and now runs his very own business.
Online and social media romance scam bilks dozens of senior citizens out of more than $2M
Five people from Houston and Atlanta were charged on suspicion of scamming dozens of senior citizens out of more than $2 million through online dating and social media apps.