News
RI's Health and Human Services secretary is retiring. Here's when
17+ hour, 45+ min ago (292+ words) Rhode Island Health and Human Services Secretary Richard Charest is stepping down in early July from the sprawling executive office that oversees state programs including Medicaid, food aid and veterans affairs. Charest has lead the state Executive Office of Health…...
Providence basketball's latest commit follows coach from South Florida
55+ min ago (300+ words) Bryan Hodgson went to his former roster at South Florida to land his latest commitment Saturday evening." Gavin Hightower pledged to the new Providence men's basketball coach and the Friars via his Instagram account. The program made an official announcement…...
Where's my Rhode Island state tax refund? How to check refund status
15+ hour, 44+ min ago (302+ words) Both Rhode Island and federal tax returns and payments are due April 15, according to the IRS and the R. I. Division of Taxation. Taxpayers can file their state tax returns through the R. I. Division of Taxation online portal, via Modernized e-File, or by…...
Which Housewife has the best Rhode Island accent? Here's our assessment.
3+ day, 17+ hour ago (294+ words) Thanks to "The Real Housewives of Rhode Island," the rest of the country is discovering the Rhode Island accent. And the commentary on social media suggests that viewers are equally perplexed and amused. "I'm at once annoyed and entertained by…...
One of RI's Most Wanted was captured hiding in Guatemala. Here's how.
3+ day, 17+ hour ago (122+ words) John "Big Lips" Nunez is accused of fleeing the U. S. and hiding out in Guatemala as the Rhode Island Violent Fugitive Task Force tracked him down. One of RI's Most Wanted was captured hiding in Guatemala. Here's how. John "Big Lips…...
RI gun owners, gun control advocates clash at State House. What's at stake.
3+ day, 18+ hour ago (101+ words) A slate of 17 gun-oriented bills are up for debate at the State House, but the most controversial is one to ban ownership of assault weapons. RI gun owners, gun control advocates clash at State House. What's at stake. The two…...
Providence basketball's Erhunmwunse heading to Creighton
3+ day, 10+ hour ago (206+ words) Oswin'Erhunmwunse'didn't'need to look outside the Big East to find his next basketball home.' The rising junior center announced a commitment to Creighton on his Instagram page Wednesday morning.'He's'leaving Providence for a conference rival after two seasons.' "It's sad it…...
Why a free lunch during botched Armory deal didn't violate RI Ethics Code
3+ day, 9+ hour ago (325+ words) Former Rhode Island Director of Administration James Thorsen's notorious free lunch in Philadelphia three years ago did not violate the state Ethics Code, an ethics panel ruled Wednesday, April 8. On the three-count complaint against Thorsen for accepting a lunch from…...
Want to be a judge in RI? Two lifetime seats have opened up.
5+ day, 4+ hour ago (114+ words) Rhode Island has vacancies on its Supreme and Superior courts due to a retirement and a promotion. The Judicial Nominating Commission will vet applicants based on merit for these lifetime appointments. .. Want to be a judge in RI? Two lifetime…...
'This madness needs to stop': RI congressmen respond to Trump's Iran threat
4+ day, 22+ hour ago (1127+ words) President Donald Trump's profanity-laced Easter Sunday social media post, in which he pressed Iran to "open the [expletive] Strait, you crazy bastards," and his threat on Tuesday to wipe out a "whole civilization" has some Rhode Island Democrats questioning the…...