The state was named by European explorers.

Rhode Islanders have long been able to choose Mr. Potato Head for their specialty license plates. However, Hasbro's decision ...

In the nation's smallest state lies one of its most overlooked wild frontiers. OCEAN STATE'S RI’s WILD COAST is a cinematic dive into the rich and threatened shoreline and marine ecosystems of R.I..

In August, Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee signed legislation that will raise the state’s minimum wage from $15 an hour to $16 an hour in 2026. The legislation provides for another $1 raise in 2027. An ...

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — With the new year comes new rules in both Rhode Island and Massachusetts. While some laws take effect when the clock strikes midnight on Jan. 1, 2026, others won’t be ...

The newly minted Real Housewives of Rhode Island cast has the complete support of their better halves. Bravo announced during its annual BravoCon convention in November 2025 that a new Housewives ...

Video footage of the incident shows firefighters in ice protection suits carrying the terrified pup back to shore Misquamicut Fire Department Firefighters in Rhode Island braved freezing water to ...

Check into The Chanler at Cliff Walk, a luxury boutique hotel set in a historic mansion with scenic ocean views just steps from the famed Cliff Walk. Tour The Breakers, the grandest of Newport’s ...

A golden retriever has a second chance at life after falling through an icy pond in Westerly, Rhode Island, on Tuesday. The dog, 5-year-old Phoenix, was on a walk around 9 a.m. at the Little ...

In November, PBS debuted Hope Of The Season: Christmas With The Tabernacle Choir, featuring the return of the world-renowned Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square and Tony Award-winner Ruthie Ann Miles.