The country's smallest geographic state received big news May 7: Rhode Island is getting a "Real Housewives" franchise. Bravo announced the news Wednesday after teasing four new shows in a cheeky ...

Sunday, Rhode Island became the first of the thirteen colonies to formally declare its independence from Great Britain.On May ...

He said Rhode Island was in competition with three other states to become part of the Real Housewives franchise, and the Ocean State came out on top. Providence resident Omni said Rhode Island ...

(WJAR) — The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management announced it will be opening two state beaches for weekends. Starting this weekend, the Scarborough North and Salty Brine State ...

A tax on Rhode Island's top 1% could bring in much-needed revenue but opponents say it could lead to wealth flight.

NARRAGANSETT, R.I. (WPRI) — Scarborough North and Salty Brine state beaches will be opening early this year. The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) announced Tuesday that ...

A Rhode Island man will spend two decades in prison ... trafficking by the Drug Enforcement Administration, and other state and federal agencies for years." According to a sentencing memorandum ...

Rhode Island officials are urging people to take precautions as mosquito activity begins to rise with warmer temperatures.

Rhode Island is one of only 11 states with a single area code. What and Why RI looks at how long that might last.