As one of the original 13 colonies, Rhode Island is home to many historic institutions of education. This does not just apply to the state's many historic colleges and universities, but also to its elementary and high schools.

The global energy company Shell has completed the acquisition of a power plant located just outside of Providence, which the company says will help solidify its presence as a supplier of electricity in the region.

Authorities have identified a 4-year-old girl who died after being struck by a vehicle while walking with her mother in a southern New England town earlier this week.

As cases of respiratory viruses rise in Rhode Island, hospitals and medical facilities are starting to require patients to wear masks

A cold start to the work week will be followed by light snow early Wednesday across Southern New England. High temperatures will climb above freezing on Monday and Tuesday with readings in the mid to upper 30s during the afternoon hours.

A New England-based convenience store chain, Nouria Energy Retail Inc., recently acquired Enmarket, expanding into the Southeastern US. Committing to smooth transition and customer experience improvements.

Approximately 31,599 people moved to Rhode Island in 2023, while 31,416 moved out. This represents a net migration of 183 residents. While Rhode Island attracted fewer domestic movers than neighboring Connecticut or Massachusetts — averaging seven per day — the Ocean State also lost fewer residents to out-migration.

Here are five rinks in Rhode Island to skate at this winter. Located in the heart of downtown Providence is BankNewport City Center's Providence Rink, an outdoor winter sports venue that offers both ice skating and ice bumper cars against a backdrop of the city skyline. The rink was recently renovated.

Hundreds of tabletop gaming fans will put their skills to the test this Friday, Saturday and Sunday, during CaptainCon 2025.

Still, local immigrants are on edge. “People are worried. People are afraid,” said the executive director of the Latino Policy Institute.

Will it be a warm spring in New England? Rainy? Here's what the Old Farmer's Almanac is predicting for the region