Man accused of kidnapping ex-girlfriend in Rhode Island taken into custody in Madison

A man who is accused of kidnapping his ex-girlfriend in Providence, Rhode Island was taken into custody in Madison on Thursday. Providence police said officers responded to Crimea Street in Providence at 12:13 a.m. Thursday after getting reports of a …

These Rhode Island Hidden Gems Are Easy Summer Escapes

Summer is a time for soaking up the sun, playing in the water and plenty of family fun. And getting away to do all that, doesn't have to mean going far. While we are of course extremely lucky to have beaches all along the SouthCoast, sometimes you just …

Does Instagram offer clues about 'Real Housewives of Rhode Island' cast? 

Speculated cast members include Rosie Woods DiMare, wife of a Frank Sinatra impersonator, and Monique Pass, whose husband is a former New England Patriots player. Additional speculation surrounds Brianna LaTorre, Stephania Costa, and Kelsey Swanson, a …

Rhode Island Catholics welcome Pope Leo XIV

When white smoke finally appeared above the Sistine Chapel Thursday evening, seminarian Nathan Ledoux of Newport had a front row seat. He and several other Rhode Islanders currently studying in Rome to become priests went straight to St. Peter’s Square to …

Bravo's 'Real Housewives' Franchise Is Coming To Rhode Island

Fans of the franchise, 'Real Housewives of Wherever' on Bravo, got the show to go to Rhode Island. The Providence Journal credits a 'shadowy' Instagram account that was saying how perfect Rhode Island would be for the catty, popular show …

‘La Mega’ Heading To Owner In Rhode Island

The gumption of Opal Kunz: the woman who gave Block Island wings

On the morning of Wednesday April 12, 1961, Americans opened the morning newspaper and experienced déja vu. Another Soviet victory in the race in space! Back in 1957, the Soviets shocked the world with Sputnik, the world’s first artificial satellite. Now, …

Lists: Rhode Island’s SBA Lenders

Ranked by amount of loans distributed: 1. Live Oak Banking Co. | Amount of loans: $9.7 million 2. BankNewport | Amount of loans: $9.4 million 3. Ocean State Business  Development Authority | Amount of loans: $8.1 million SUBSCRIBERS: Click here to view the …

University of Rhode Island recruiting for summer camp for kids with anxiety

(WJAR) — Most kids look forward to summer camp and the great outdoors. But for children who struggle with anxiety, maybe not so much. That's how Courage Quest camp came about at the University of Rhode Island. "The goal of the camp was really to …

Rhode Island FC aims one day to give deep-pocketed Revolution a run for its MLS money

PAWTUCKET, R.I. – The Rhode Island FC roster, valued at $4.03 million, and the Revolution’s, topped by captain Carles Gil’s $4.45 million annual salary, are as disparate as the team’s designations. But that did not stop RIFC from giving the Revolution a …