That inquiry began after a joint bipartisan request from Senators Roger Wicker of Mississippi, the Republican chairman of the Armed Services Committee, and Jack Reed of Rhode Island, the committee ...

A Swansea, Massachusetts, ambulance was recovered in Providence, Rhode Island on Sunday after it was stolen during a medical call, the town's police department said. The Swansea Ambulance Corps ...

Do you have a strong Rhode Island accent? We want to hear it. For an upcoming story, The Providence Journal is putting together a compilation of notable local accents. If you'd like to participate ...

Rhode Island has a special connection to carousels. The Crescent Park carousel is the finest example of Charles Looff's work. Looff is celebrated for the beauty of his carousels. EAST PROVIDENCE ...

Rhode Island Senate President Dominick Ruggerio (D-North Providence, Providence) passed away Monday morning after a monthslong battle against cancer. He was 76 years old. Ruggerio, a 41-year veteran ...

PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WJAR) — Police across Rhode Island executed multiple raids Thursday in connection to recent shootings reported in several cities, seizing guns and taking several individuals ...

(WJAR) — Rhode Island College announced it has been designated as the National Security Agency Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense. According to school officials, the designation is ...

The Rhode Island Reds hockey players wore no head protection. Transparent plexiglass had not become common, so chicken wire was used to protect the fans from the flying puck. The Providence ...