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Senator Reed Calls on Rhode Islanders Hit by Storm to Report Flood Damage for Federal Aid
15/01/2024

Senator Reed Calls on Rhode Islanders Hit by Storm to Report Flood Damage for Federal Aid

In the aftermath of a winter storm that saw wind gusts reaching 77 miles per hour, Rhode Island grapples with worsened flooding issues. Seeking federal assistance, U.S. Senator Jack Reed lauds the efforts of emergency responders, state, city, and town workers, and cleanup crews tackling the aftermat...

Providence police make arrest in deadly hit-and-run
15/01/2024

Providence police make arrest in deadly hit-and-run

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Providence police have made an arrest in a deadly hit-and-run that happened on New Year’s Eve. According to police, Ariel Acosta, 31, of Providence, was driving in the area of North Main Street and Rochambeau Avenue around 7:15 p.m., when she struck the victim, 57-year-...

Fall River family set to appear on hit game show Family Feud
14/01/2024

Fall River family set to appear on hit game show Family Feud

A Fall River family will soon be on the small screen after playing one of the most famous game shows in the country. The Burgo family...

Some Rhode Island residents still without power after Saturday’s storm
14/01/2024

Some Rhode Island residents still without power after Saturday’s storm

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Some Rhode Islanders are still without power after Saturday’s heavy rain. According to Rhode Island...

Storm Floods Island Downtowns
14/01/2024

Storm Floods Island Downtowns

After drying out from a storm earlier this week, another gale hit the Island Saturday, canceling ferries and causing some flooding. Five Corners, Dock Street in...

Thousands still without power following heavy rain and gusty winds
14/01/2024

Thousands still without power following heavy rain and gusty winds

(WJAR) — Thousands lost power in Rhode Island on Saturday morning as heavy rain and gusty winds passed through the state and caused damage. At just...

Second Storm Whacks Vineyard
14/01/2024

Second Storm Whacks Vineyard

A strong storm with winds of 50 miles per hour hit the Vineyard Tuesday night, causing erosion, destructive washovers and scattered power outages throughout the Island....

Fall River, Wareham, Fairhaven, Tiverton residents receive Southcoast Health Volunteer of the Year Award
14/01/2024

Fall River, Wareham, Fairhaven, Tiverton residents receive Southcoast Health Volunteer of the Year Award

FAIRHAVEN, FALL RIVER, NEW BEDFORD and WAREHAM, Mass. – Southcoast Health is honored to present Helen Rochelle, Sharon Souza, Cathie Markow and Paul Rodrigues with the...

Fairhaven’s Douglass Christmas Tree Farm Protected
14/01/2024

Fairhaven’s Douglass Christmas Tree Farm Protected

In December, the Buzzards Bay Coalition purchased 26 acres of land on Sconticut Neck in Fairhaven that will safeguard water quality and coastal habitats in the...

New Bedford’s Bourassa Hardware Will Continue Under New Ownership
14/01/2024

New Bedford’s Bourassa Hardware Will Continue Under New Ownership

NEW BEDFORD (WBSM) — What should have been a somber day in New Bedford’s North End is instead one for celebration, as the century-old and family-owned...

Pawtucket’s ‘Map Center’ offers more than just directions
14/01/2024

Pawtucket’s ‘Map Center’ offers more than just directions

The Pawtucket store has a wide range of maps, including ones that showcase what the Ocean State has to offer.

Flooding across New England coast due to powerful storm
13/01/2024

Flooding across New England coast due to powerful storm

Authorities across New England have been facing major coastal flooding after declaring an emergency during the deluge of last week’s storm. The National Weather Service has...

Snack Bar a Community Staple
13/01/2024

Snack Bar a Community Staple

Being born and raised in Newport, Rhode Island, is something I feel fortunate about. Growing up in Newport comes with a lot of great memories. Some...

Weather improves after morning storm with frigid air arriving for next week
13/01/2024

Weather improves after morning storm with frigid air arriving for next week

Rain has tapered to just some showers and drizzle across the area, with sunshine breaking out this afternoon. Breezy conditions will continue through the weekend, with...

Coventry considers reconfiguring elementary schools
13/01/2024

Coventry considers reconfiguring elementary schools

The Coventry School Committee is mulling whether to reconfigure the district's elementary schools, much to the dismay of parents, teachers and students.

Local singer to represent RI in International Blues Competition
13/01/2024

Local singer to represent RI in International Blues Competition

This morning on The Rhode Show we spoke with local singer Robin Hathaway ahead of her travel to Memphis for the 38th Annual International Blues Challenge...

Mass. governor cuts FD money for nearly 3 dozen cities, towns
13/01/2024

Mass. governor cuts FD money for nearly 3 dozen cities, towns

BOSTON — Nearly three dozen cities and towns across Massachusetts will be receiving less money from the state than initially expected for their fire departments after...

Get the Lead Out: New state laws, rental registry, on track to surprise multi-family homeowners
13/01/2024

Get the Lead Out: New state laws, rental registry, on track to surprise multi-family homeowners

NORTH SMITHFIELD – In the final days of the Rhode Island General Assembly’s 2023 legislative session last June, amendments to three laws were passed that will...

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