The sinkhole developed in the center lane near Exit 2 in East Providence. RIDOT told 12 News that a passing motorist alerted ...

Former Rhode Island Gov. Edward DiPrete, who served as the state’s chief executive for six years and was later jailed for corruption, has died. He was 91.

Police say a man was hurt in a drive-by shooting by masked men who fired upon him while driving on Interstate 195.

Fitzgerald said police in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, notified Bellingham Police on Thursday morning, June 26, that they had arrested Sgt. Kevin Heenan after an automobile accident.

Rhode Island lawmakers want to tax luxury homeowners who spend less than half the year in their second homes in the state a hefty surcharge.

(NewsNation) — Rhode Island officials have shared their latest budget proposals, with one being unofficially referred to as a “ Taylor Swift tax” on second or seasonal homes.

The Rhode Island General Assembly approved a $14.34 billion budget for fiscal year 2026 on Friday (June 20), addressing significant financial challenges while prioritizing healthcare, housing, and ...

The scaled-back assault weapons ban that state lawmakers approved last week is now on its way to Gov. Dan McKee’s desk.

A Contemporary House Soars in Rural Rhode Island An architect couple replaced a derelict cabin nestled between a river and a forest and built a second home using Passive House standards.

Rhode Island’s 2026 budget bill contains a "Non-Owner-Occupied Property Tax Act," which is popularly referred to as the “Taylor Swift Tax.” This law imposes a new statewide tax on non-owner ...

A Rhode Island man is facing more than a dozen felony charges in Broward County, including multiple counts of possession of child pornography and charges related to sexual conduct with animals ...

Rhode Island’s Democratic-controlled state House on Friday approved legislation that would ban the sale and manufacturing of many semiautomatic rifles commonly referred to as assault weapons.