$1,700 IRS Deposits in Rhode Island – Are You on the List?

Rhode Island residents may soon see a financial boost as $1,700 IRS deposits are scheduled to hit bank accounts across the state. This new round of relief is part of the federal effort to support low- and middle-income households dealing with the continued …

Rhode Island officer shoots at suspect in gas station parking lot, suspect hospitalized

An officer shooting at a suspect in Johnston, Rhode Island. It happened at a gas station Saturday night. The driver is seen backing up, driving ahead, and clipping the officer. The officer fires off rounds, falling to the ground. Police say they were …

Rhode Island May Breakfasts offer coffee, clamcakes and community spirit

May Breakfast season is upon us here in Rhode Island. That meant the pews at Oaklawn Community Baptist Church started filling up at 7 on Thursday morning. These are traditional breakfasts celebrating the arrival of Spring. Churches and community groups use …

Rhode Island’s May 4 Declaration

The Old Colony House/Old State House built in 1739-41 is the fourth oldest State House in the United States and once seated our Rhode Island General Assembly and Town Council. This photo, circa 1950, shows the top of Washington Square. In the …

Solar companies in Rhode Island must now be registered

Fire at Rhode Island gun club was accidential, fire investigators say

A fire that destroyed a gun club in North Smithfield, Rhode Island, early Tuesday was accidental, NBC affiliate WJAR reports. The Sayles Hill Rod & Gun Club on Sayles Hill Road burned down when flames broke out Tuesday morning, the building a total …

Large group of North Atlantic right whales seen south of Massachusetts and Rhode Island

The New England Aquarium reports a large group of endangered North Atlantic right whales is present south of Massachusetts and Rhode Island. An aerial survey conducted by researchers from New England Aquarium sighted 75 right whales during the last week of …

Rhode Island rideshare drivers rally at State House for union rights, fair pay

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — Rideshare drivers in Rhode Island rallied for union rights and fair pay at the State House on Thursday. The rally was held in time for May Day, which is also known as International Worker’s Day. The Independent Drivers Guild, that …

Side of the Rhode: Who’s Hot and Who’s Not? - May 2, 2025

Prev Next Beacon Charter High School for the Arts Names Valedictorian and Salutatorian One of our favorite schools in Rhode Island to check in on is the Beacon Charter High School for the Arts who this weeks announced the Valedictorian and Salutatorian for …

Rideshare drivers rally at Rhode Island State House

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Rideshare drivers with Uber and Lyft are rallying at the State House Thursday in observance of International Workers Day. One rideshare driver at Thursday’s rally said she’s worked as a driver since 2016, and since then, as prices …