RI Patch Daily: Cop Charged With Punching Reality TV Husband, Three Charged...
Plus, firefighter who saved man is commended, trial starts in stabbing death of man, fundraising for Newport man who lost his hand from flesh eating disease and Hewitt wins Hall of Fame Championships.
View ArticleCranston Man Allegedly Fires Shots at Motel 6 in Warwick
A 39-year-old Cranston man has been arrested by Warwick police after a domestic dispute at a Motel 6 in that city during which he allegedly fired shots in the parking lot and then barricaded himself in...
View ArticleRhode Island Has Worst Roads in U.S., Feds Say
A repot found 41 percent of Rhode Island's roads are in poor condition.
View ArticleSold! Local Home Sale Listings, July 15
Patch and Zillow team up to bring you local real estate news.
View ArticleCranston Man, 22, Allegedly Raids EG Home after House Sitter, 17, Leaves him...
A 22-year-old man who raided an East Greenwich home after being left behind by a 17-year-old house sitter has been charged with larceny.
View ArticleResearchers using Bugs to Fight Invasive Plant in Cranston, EG
The mile-a-minute vine, an invasive from the Far East that has taken root in several Rhode Island communities, has a new enemy thanks to URI researchers: hundreds of tiny weevils.
View ArticleRI School Nurses Now Required to Take Concussion Training
State Rep. Raymond E. Gallison, Jr. and State Sen. Walter S. Felag, Jr. sponsored new legislation.
View ArticleRI Patch Daily: RI Has Worst Roads in US, Newport Will Welcome Japanese...
Plus, a East Greenwich girl's designed charm is for sale at Nordstrom, a Barrington man was charged with growing pot in a Mass apartment and a South Kingstown native was killed in a crash.
View ArticleSmoking Judge Slapped, Father-Son Heroes, Cop's Special Delivery, 'Arson for...
Plus, combat vet denied service because of service dog gets free meal and another wounded warrior fights on. Top posts from Patch's network of more than 900 sites.
View ArticleFlooding Possible Across RI
The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for all Rhode Island counties as a powerful storm moves through the area. Rainfall could come at a rate of 2 inches per hour, causing street...
View ArticleHear GOP Gubernatorial Candidates Fung, Block, Spar in Debate
Republican Gubernatorial candidates Ken Block and Allan W. Fung faced off in a live debate on Rhode Island Public Radio Tuesday night, answering questions from a panel of moderators — and each other.
View ArticleCLCF U13 Boys Snag State Lacrosse Championship
The u13 boys, made up of mainly 7th grade players, finally achieved the highest honor in RI lacrosse – they were crowned Rhode Island Youth Lacrosse League’s Division II state champions.
View ArticleLatest Homes For Sale Nearby, July 16
Patch and Zillow team up to bring you local real estate news.
View ArticleRI Daily Digest: Cape Wind Lease Approved, Man Throws Sandwich at Police Cruiser
Top stories of the day from across our Rhode Island Patch sites.
View ArticleZombie Wall, More Kids In Cars, 'Godfather' Dies, Parrot Lives, Long-Gone Dog...
Plus, python infestation, "car cat" adoption and more news from Patch's network of more than 900 sites.
View ArticleCranston Woman Wanted for Alleged Wallet Theft
Lincoln police are looking for a 31-year-old Cranston woman who allegedly stole a wallet from a person at Twin River Casino on July 14. Police said Jessica L. Harris, of Cranston, took the wallet at...
View ArticleSearch New Foreclosures Nearby, July 17
Patch and Zillow team up to bring you local real estate news.
View ArticleSenate Creates new Task Force on DCYF, Family Care Networks
In a State House release, the task force is said to have been created in response to "continued challenges facing DCYF and the nonprofit networks" that serve children in state care.
View ArticleSix Finalists for New Police Chief Job
Fung will conduct face-to-face interviews with the finalists over the next few weeks "to determine which applicant is best suited to lead our police force into the future."
View ArticleComing Soon to Garden City: 20 Lofts and 32 Luxury Units
The site of the former Johnston-Cranston Regional Catholic School is about to undergo a dramatic transformation.
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