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 …

Guatemalan national indicted after federal agent seriously injured in Rhode Island, US Attorney says

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A federal grand jury has indicted a Guatemalan national after a Homeland Security agent suffered a serious injury while trying to arrest him on a warrant in April, the U.S. Attorney said Thursday. Miguel Tamup-Tamup, a/k/a Miguel …

Crossroads Rhode Island begins demolition for new health and housing apartments

(WJAR) — Crossroads Rhode Island began construction for a new new health and housing apartments in Providence on Thursday. According to officials, the housing development will be designed for homeless adults with medical needs. The apartment will feature …

Rhode Island DEM hosts third annual wildland firefighting training

CHEPACHET, R.I. (WJAR) — The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management is hosting its annual wildland firefighting training class this week. It marks the third straight year the course has been taught in Rhode Island. Twenty-two trainees are …

University of Rhode Island's spring dean's list announced

The University of Rhode Island recently announced its spring dean's list, with one local student being named to the list. Alicia Reichelt of Swanton was named to the list. To be included, full-time students must have completed 12 or more credits for …

Rhode Island Drowns in Rising Sea of Disregarded Climate Studies

Despite Rhode Island’s best efforts, we can’t study the climate crisis into extinction. Knowledge is power, but in this case, we already know the solutions: stop hardening the coastline; don’t let a country club build an illegal seawall and then delay in …

Attorney sentenced in conspiracy to smuggle contraband into Rhode Island federal detention center

A Massachusetts attorney, two detainees and a Connecticut woman have been charged in an alleged scheme to smuggle contraband into the Wyatt Detention Facility, according to U.S. Attorney Zachary A. Cunha. July, 30, 2024. (FBI Boston Twitter)PROVIDENCE, R.I …

Rhode Island Sees Decrease in Drug Overdose Deaths, Continues a Two-Year Decline

RHODE ISLAND, June 12 - Governor Dan McKee and the Governor's Overdose Task Force announced today that overdose deaths in Rhode Island dropped 25% since 2022 - continuing a two-year decline and falling to levels not seen since before the COVID-19 …