Five different No Kings protests planned in Rhode Island. What to know

Political opponents of Donald J. Trump have planned five local protests for the day of his military parade. The organizer of one Rhode Island No Kings Day event anticipates 3,000 to 5,000 people. PROVIDENCE − President Donald J. Trump's political …

Rhode Island lawmakers approve minimum wage hike

In Rhode Island, both the House and the Senate approved hikes to the state’s minimum wage on Thursday. Under the legislation, the current $15-an-hour minimum wage would go up to $16 next year and $17 in 2027.  Providence State Rep. David Morales says while …

US Department of Justice opens investigation into Rhode Island

On June 4, The U.S. Department of Justice sent a letter to Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha P’19 P’22 saying it would open an investigation into whether the state “is engaged in a pattern or practice of discrimination based on race or any other …

Rhode Island man dead, father hospitalized after standoff at CT motel following alleged bank robbery

A Rhode Island man is dead and his father is injured after they barricaded themselves in a Groton motel and shots were fired on Thursday evening. Authorities with the Town of Groton Police Department were investigating a robbery from earlier in the morning …

Rhode Island's Proposed 'Taylor Swift Tax'

Rhode Island lawmakers unveiled their new 2025-2026 state budget this past Tuesday and there are several tax increases planned for the new fiscal year. One tax increase in particular could affect the state's high-end part-time homeowners, including …

TNA Wrestling Announces Return to Rhode Island For Live Episode of Impact

TNA Wrestling has announced that it will return to Rhode Island on July 24 for a live episode of Impact on AXS TV. There will also be a TV taping the following night. Both events happen at the Ryan Center on the campus of the University of Rhode Island …

This Georgia island was just named the most underrated travel destination in the U.S.

Looking for a beach getaway without the crowds? U.S. News & World Report has just named St. Simons Island, Georgia, the most underrated travel destination in the country. As part of its annual Best Vacations rankings, the outlet evaluated more than 1, …

Ashley Kalus on her plans for 2026, President Trump and what’s holding back the GOP in Rhode Island

Republicans run the show in Washington, D.C., these days, but the GOP remains on the margins in Rhode Island. The state hasn’t elected a Republican governor since 2006 and the party holds just 14 of 113 seats in the General Assembly. Back in 2022, Ashley …

Rhode Island man building 'Jaws' replica boat

Urgent call by Rhode Island Blood Center for Type O- and B- blood

RHODE ISLAND BLOOD CENTER ISSUES URGENT CALL FOR TYPE O- AND B- BLOOD DONATIONS AHEAD OF WORLD BLOOD DONOR DAY The region’s supply of critical blood types is currently at a 2-day level, dangerously low heading into the critical summer months RHODE ISLAND …