Rhode Island 'Most Tick-Friendly' State In America: Study

Rhode Island's incidence of Lyme disease per 100,000 people is the highest in the nation, the study revealed.

Killer In Springfield Woman's Cold Case Murder Identified: DA

The 24-year-old mother of four was strangled to death in 1995.

State Recommends Shutting Down Swimming Areas At 4 Rhode Island Beaches

The Rhode Island Department of Health recommended closing the swimming areas due to high bacteria counts.

Eatery On Historic Spot + Parasite Warning + Motorcycle Death: RI Week In Review

Here are the top 10 most popular stories and posts from around Rhode Island Patch sites last week.

Rhode Island Numbers Friday Midday Drawing

Here are the winning numbers for midday Friday.

Super El Niño Could Combine With Rare Atlantic Niña: See Rhode Island Impacts

Here are seven things to know.

Sunny, Warm Weekend In Rhode Island

Expect a sunshine-filled weekend.

Rhode Island's Most Iconic Ice Cream Shop Named By Business Insider

Business Insider picked the most iconic ice cream shop in each state.

Top Dive Bar In Rhode Island Named By National Food Site

The watering hole earned the recognition of The Takeout as part of its roundup of the best dive bars in every state.

Here’s How Much More RI Drivers Have Paid For Gas Since Iran War Began

The committee’s Democratic staff attributed the increase to disruptions and uncertainty caused by the war.

Robber, Sexual Assaulter Charged With Assault In Rhode Island Prison

The inmate is scheduled to be released from prison in 2030

Rhode Island Numbers Thursday Midday Drawing

Here are the winning numbers for midday Thursday.

Sunny Skies In Rhode Island As High Surf Advisory Continues

The high surf advisory remains in effect.

Chick-Fil-A Accounts Targeted By Hackers: What RI Customers Should Know

Chick-fil-A customers in Rhode Island may have had their personal data compromised after the company was targeted by a cyberattack in June.

Rhode Island Eatery Opening On Historic Spot

The location will serve food for the first time Friday.

MA Man Sentenced For Bringing Roosters To Rhode Island For Cockfights: Feds

The Massachusetts man had pleaded guilty in federal court.

University Of Rhode Island Unanimous Pick To Repeat As CAA Champs

The Rams are the favorite heading into the season.

Rhode Island Numbers Wednesday Midday Drawing

Here are the winning numbers for midday Wednesday.

Rain In Rhode Island

The high surf advisory continues as well.

Rhode Island CVS Pharmacies Now Offering Dog And Cat Medications

CVS has more than 60 Rhode Island locations and about 9,000 nationwide.

Great White Shark Caught, Tagged And Released Off Rhode Island

The Atlantic Shark Institute said it hopes to "track him for many years."

700 Acres Of Rhode Island Shellfishing Ground Shutting Down: State

The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management is preemptively closing 700 acres of shellfishing grounds.

Rhode Island Under High Surf Advisory

The high surf advisory starts Wednesday morning.

Rhode Island A Really Good Place For Getting Old: Study

Rhode Island ranked high for best states to grow old, according to the study.

MA Man Charged With Casino Cheating: Rhode Island State Police

The New Bedford man was arrested by the Gaming Enforcement Unit, police said.

Lettuce Sold In Rhode Island Provided 'False Positive' For Parasite, FDA Says

The FDA said it made a mistake during testing, wrongly tying a Cyclospora outbreak to lettuce that caused illness in Rhode Island.

Sunny Start To Rhode Island's Week But Rain On The Way

Expect rain and possible thunderstorms.

Produce Recall Issued In Parasite Outbreak Hitting RI

The recall remains in effect but an FDA test produced a false positive.

Beware Of 2 Rhode Island Water Bodies, State Warns

The two bodies of water are infected with harmful algae, according to the state.

State Warns Rhode Island Residents Away From Potential Diarrhea Parasite Source

The Rhode Island Department of Health has some fairly specific advice about what to avoid.

Providence Man Charged With Sexual Assault: Cops

The Providence man was arrested by the Massachusetts State Police Violent Fugitive Apprehension Section, police said.

Beaches Closed + Parasite Outbreak + Snakehead Fish Caught: RI Week In Review

Here are the top 10 most popular stories and posts from around Rhode Island Patch sites last week.

Rhode Island Most Wanted Fugitive On Run More Than 20 Years Nabbed On Sailboat: Feds

The Rhode Island sex criminal was captured off the coast of New Jersey, according to the U.S. Marshals Service.

More Smoke And Then Rain In Rhode Island This Weekend

Rain will replace the smoke this weekend in Rhode Island.

Rabid Animals In RI Prompt Officials To Share Prevention Methods

More rabid animals have already turned up in Rhode Island this year than the national average, including 14 raccoons.

Rhode Island Lawmakers, Officials Celebrate Success of 'Eat Well, Be Well'

The statewide, public-private initiative helps Rhode Islanders who rely on SNAP access and afford fresh fruits and vegetables.

Rhode Island Jobs Up, Unemployment Down

The number of jobs was up month-to-month but down year-over-year.

Here’s How Much EV Drivers In Rhode Island Save As Gas Prices Climb

Charging access varies sharply from state to state.

ACI Investigators Arrest 2 Rhode Island Men Wanted In Massachusetts: Cops

The two men were fugitives from justice, police said.

Rhode Island Foundation Offering $30K Grants To Local Composers

The MacColl Johnson Fellowships will give three Rhode Island composers the means to advance their craft.