NJ, CT, other states extend ban on youth hockey

The governors of the six New England states and New Jersey have extended a prohibition on interstate youth hockey through the end of January.

Rhode Island sends alert: hospitals reach coronavirus capacity

Rhode Island's hospitals reached their COVID-19 capacity on Monday, the same day the state's two-week pause, meant to control the rise in new coronavirus cases that threatens to overwhelm the state's health care system, took effect.

State weighs use of National Guard to handle mail-in ballot requests

Rhode Island's top elections official has proposed mobilizing the National Guard to help process what's expected to be an overwhelming number of mail-in ballot applications for November's general election from people concerned about heading to the polls during the coronavirus pandemic.

Donut shop ends police, military discounts due to problems with 'racism and injustice'

After a Rhode Island doughnut shop announced that it was no longer offering a discount to police officers or members of the military it was met with both anger and support on social media and a rush on donuts.

2,000 coronavirus-related unemployment fraud claims in Rhode Island

An investigation into possible unemployment benefits fraud related to the coronavirus pandemic is expanding with as many as 2,000 cases in Rhode Island, authorities said.

Eastern states to coordinate regional reopening

Even as President Donald Trump asserted that he is the ultimate decision-maker in reopening the country, the governors from seven contiguous states on Monday pledged to coordinate strategies for reopening their economies after the worst of the coronavirus pandemic passes.

Rhode Island door knocks in search of fleeing New Yorkers

The Rhode Island National Guard started going door to door on Saturday in coastal areas to inform any New Yorkers who may have come to the state that they must self-quarantine for 14 days while Gov. Gina Raimondo expanded the mandatory self-quarantine to anyone visiting the state.

First COVID-19 case confirmed in Rhode Island

The first case of the new virus COVID-19 has been confirmed in Rhode Island, according to state officials.

Bishop responds after priest says abortion worse than pedophilia, which 'doesn't kill anyone'

A Roman Catholic bishop in Rhode Island responded to the controversy created by a priest who said abortion is worse than pedophilia and later sought to clarify his comments.

Rhode Island governor backs Mike Bloomberg for president

Michael Bloomberg, who running for president, has secured his first endorsement from a sitting governor.

Religious freedom group objects to Navy's Christian talks

An organization that advocates for the religious freedom of military members requested Friday that the commander of Naval Station Newport in Rhode Island investigate those responsible for promoting a discussion series that urges Navy personnel to "Lead like Jesus."

Woman recorded by 'Live PD' reality show wearing only a towel seeks $1M

A Rhode Island woman has asked her hometown for $1 million to settle her complaint that local police allowed a reality television show to record her wearing nothing but a towel.

Online and social media romance scam bilks dozens of senior citizens out of more than $2M

Five people from Houston and Atlanta were charged on suspicion of scamming dozens of senior citizens out of more than $2 million through online dating and social media apps.