Deer crashes through windshield of Rhode Island bus, injuring 3 passengers
A frightening incident occurred in Warwick, Rhode Island, on Monday when a deer crashed through the windshield of a bus, injuring three passengers.
Rhode Island man wins $4M lottery prize with scratch-off gifted by father
Rhode Island resident Steven Richard hit the jackpot, winning a whopping $4 million from a scratch-off ticket gifted by his father.
Watch: Man saves toddler walking on roof in Rhode Island
A man became a hero when he rescued a toddler spotted walking on a roof in Rhode Island.
Manatee spotted in Rhode Island saltwater pond is first known New England sighting since 2016
A manatee was seen in a saltwater pond in Rhode Island, in a rare sighting since the marine mammal does not frequent New England waters.
Rhode Island man arrested for allegedly leaving hundreds of needles, syringes in public gazebo
A Rhode Island man is facing charges for allegedly leaving hundreds of uncapped needles and syringes at a public gazebo in West Warwick. During a routine search, a police officer discovered the hazardous items scattered on a concrete pad beneath the gazebo.
See the rare blue frog spotted in Rhode Island
Some of Rhode Island's frog species can occasionally exhibit rare blue coloration.
Sex offender used drone to peek at woman in bathroom, police say
The woman said she'd just gotten off of work and was about to take a shower when she heard a buzzing noise.
Rhode Island councilman faces calls to resign after footage of drug arrest released
Bodycam video shows the man identifying himself as a council member, at which point the officer says, "You’re a councilman in Cranston, smoking crack, with crack on you. What do you think the constituents would say?"
30 years after Rhode Island woman found dead in apartment, daughter expects new evidence in cold case
Lori Lee Malloy was found dead in her apartment, lying naked and bruised on the floor, in 1993. The sink in the bathroom was still running, and there were two empty glasses on a table, police said.
‘Yes, there is a Santa Claus’: Police close books on weeks-long investigation
Scarlett Doumato sent partially eaten cookies and carrots to the Cumberland Police Department and requested a DNA analysis to find out if Santa was real. They investigated, and the findings were revealed at a press conference Wednesday.
Police test DNA on Rhode Island girl's cookie, carrots for evidence of Santa Claus
Chief Matthew Benson has “immediately” instructed his investigative division to forward her evidence to the State of Rhode Island’s, Department of Health and Forensic Sciences Unit for analysis.
Rhode Island police department debuts new puppy recruit spreading Christmas cheer
Officer Raymond L. Hopkinton is a Goldendoodle puppy who will serve as a "compassion canine" for the local police department in Hopkinton, Rhode Island.
35-year-old DNA evidence leads to the arrest of Indiana man on charges of sexual assault
Authorities say 66-year-old Frank Thies was arrested last month in Indiana and faces charges of sexual assault and molestation.
Rhode Island fishermen discover bomb from World War II battle in fishing net
U.S. Navy explosive experts detonated the WWII-era explosive a mile off of Rhode Island's coastline.
Flooding in Rhode Island strands drivers on I-95
Heavy rain caused flash flooding in Providence Monday evening, closing highways and main roads throughout Rhode Island.
Rhode Island woman driving to work finds mostly naked stranger in back of her SUV
The woman was listening to a podcast while driving for almost an hour to work and didn’t know the man was asleep in the backseat of her car.
Man charged with killing his mother at sea wants release from jail
The man charged with killing his mother at sea in a plot to inherit millions of dollars has asked a federal court Wednesday to authorize his release from custody pending trial.
Home that inspired 'The Conjuring' sells for more than $1.5M
The movie wasn’t filmed at the home, but it was based on the experiences of a family that lived there in the 1970s.
Police officer delivers premature baby after thinking he's responding to overdose emergency
Officer Connor Doyle, 27, of Rhode Island, dispatched to check on woman with history of drug use.
Shelter dog turned K-9 hero inspires Netflix movie
There’s a K-9 dog in Rhode Island that has such a remarkable storied past, she’s inspired a Netflix movie. You can watch the trailer here.