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Rhode Island State Tax Guide

Rhode Island state tax is high where property taxes are concerned. The higher-than-average tax rate and home values (compared to other states) can drive up tax bills. However, the sales tax rate ...

Album review: The Body – The Crying Out Of Things

Rhode Island extreme experimentalists The Body make zero concessions on astonishing, apocalyptic eighth album.

URI Runs By Fairfield in Opener

The University of Rhode Island men’s basketball team dismantled Fairfield University 96-58 in the season opener Monday night at the Ryan Center.

Providence, RI to welcome USA Gymnastics Championships in 2025

The USA Gymnastics Championships will head to Providence, Rhode Island in 2025, USA Gymnastics announced Friday.

Lifespan, RI’s largest hospital system, is now Brown University Health

On Tuesday, Rhode Island’s largest hospital system, Lifespan, was officially renamed Brown University Health. The change comes as part of expanded affiliation agreements and a multi-million dollar annual investment from Brown. The system employs over 17,000 workers and operates over 1,620 patient care offices.

Heavy fire breaks out inside Providence home

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — A heavy fire broke out in a Providence home Thursday night. Fire officials said several calls came in at 7 p.m. for a fire on Broad Street. The fire was under control in less than an hour. It is unclear what led to the fire. No injuries were reported. The fire is under investigation.

Archbishop celebrates farewell Mass in Providence before move to Boston

The Diocese of Providence offered a farewell Mass for Archbishop Richard Henning Thursday, as he prepared for his move up to Boston to take on the role that accompanies his new title. Henning said it was a day of mixed emotions as he celebrated the Mass.

2024 RICAS English scores drop, math scores up slightly from last year

PROVIDENCE — Four years since schools temporarily shut down for the coronavirus pandemic, Rhode Island students remain far behind their pre-pandemic peers in English Language Arts, while math proficiency has recovered, according to the latest RICAS scores released Friday.

NEW STUDY: Homeownership in Every Community in RI Is Functionally Unaffordable to the Average Buyer

Bristol, Central Falls, Hopkinton, Middletown, Narragansett, Newport, Pawtucket, Portsmouth, Providence, and Woonsocket—rose 50% or more since 2018, according to data released on Friday.

Student data also exposed in Providence Schools cyberattack after ransom demand

While Rhode Island’s largest school district alerted current and ex-employees about the massive data breach, they have not yet acknowledged students were also affected

Rhode Island State Police make multiple arrests for fraud, DUI, and possession

Rhode Island State Police made several arrests over the course of two days, ranging from fraud and driving under the influence to drug possession and failure to appear in court. On Oct. 16 at noon, Troopers apprehended Tina Mitchell,

Meat and poultry recall expanded for second time

BrucePac is expanding its October 9 recall of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products for the second time due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination, according to the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH).

Rhode Island lawmaker calls for additional Washington Bridge oversight hearings

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — There are new calls for additional Washington Bridge oversight hearings at the Rhode Island State House. One representative told NBC 10 News on Thursday that the Legislature needs to be doing more. There was only one joint House and Senate oversight hearing, and that was in February.

Seller Profit Margins Drop Slightly Across U.S.

Returns on typical U.S. home sales remain high but dipped down quarterly and annually, ATTOM found. Median raw profits hold steady at just under $130,000.

RI is chipping in millions to pave roads across the state. Is yours on the list?

The DOT is giving out $7 million in funding, which will be split evenly between all 39 cities and towns. Each municipality submits projects for approval and is eligible for up to $184,000 in funds. Each project is then paid for by 67% local funds and 33% state funds.

Despite challenges, New England states top Forbes’ health accessibility rankings

Massachusetts ranked No. 1, followed by Connecticut and Rhode Island. Utah, Nevada, and Texas were among the states with the worst access to health care.

The unionization movement at Rhode Island’s charter schools

While charter schools are publicly funded, few are unionized, which supporters say gives them flexibility when it comes to hiring and firing and trying to implement new strategies.

RI officials to kick off flu vaccination campaign

Officials are kicking off their flu vaccination campaign by encouraging residents to go out and get their flu shots. Governor Dan McKee will join officials from the Rhode Island Department of Health to get vaccinated against the flu.

RI broadband builds to benefit Jamestown, Westerly, and Newport

Two ISPs have been selected in Rhode Island to complete broadband projects that will provide service to an estimated 6,700 locations.

NEW: Patriots’ Barmore Accuses Providence Police of Racism

New England Patriots defensive tackle Christian Barmore accused Providence Police of racism on social media overnight.

UPDATED: Three People Shot in Providence

The shooting occurred in the Hartford section of the city. Three males were shot on Whelan Road, and the victims all went to the hospital. Police responded to Whelan Road shortly after 4 PM on Tuesday for a report of shots fired. According to police, they first encountered two male gunshot victims with wounds to their legs.

Early voting begins in Rhode Island

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Early voting has begun for Rhode Island residents. All polling places in the state will open at 7:00 a.m. and close at 8 p.m., with the exception of New Shoreham, which opens at 9 a.

RI awarded $95.6 million, second grant for Washington Bridge

The Rhode Island delegation announced a second grant for the Washington Bridge this morning. The grant, worth $95.6 million, comes from the U.S. Department of Transportation by the Nationally Significant Multimodal Freight & Highway Projects program,

Fighting Pretty: A survivor’s mission to empower women battling cancer

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and one nonprofit organization is working to ensure women fighting cancer feel confident throughout their journey.

Artist to Know: Printmaker Dan Wood - Inside Art with Michael Rose

In an unassuming industrial building in Providence’s West End, printmaker Dan Wood is at work on a major project producing cards with letterpress accents for the National Cathedral in Washington, DC.

Massive fire engulfs building in Providence

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — A massive fire broke out in a building on Westminster Street in Providence Tuesday night. An NBC 10 photographer saw several fire trucks on scene, and heard what sounded like explosions from inside the building. Large plumes of smoke were visible from the building.

Crews battling huge fire at building in Providence, Ri

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Community mourns loss of Providence firefighter

A Providence firefighter died on Sunday. Officials said Steven Elliot died at home. Elliot served at the Branch Avenue Firehouse for over 11 years. His girlfriend, Danielle Cartier, said he loved to help others. Cartier said the family is asking for privacy on the cause.

Where RI candidates for US House and Senate stand on Israel, tariffs, Amtrak bypass and more

Candidates were asked if they'd be willing to buy an electric car, and how much they'd expand the child tax credit, among other topics.

Homelessness and housing: 5 questions with Crossroads RI's new CEO, Michelle Wilcox

Crossroads RI's new CEO talks about homelessness, the housing crisis and how close the state was to a solution before the pandemic.

Second meeting scheduled on Washington Bridge demo, procurement opens for reconstruction

RIDOT officials and Governor Dan McKee give an update on the Washington Bridge on Tuesday, October 15. (WLNE) PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — The Rhode Island Department of Transportation has announced they’ve scheduled a second meeting to discuss the Washington Bridge demolition.

What’s on the horizon for offshore wind?

New York’s other offshore wind project, Sunrise Wind, is set to be fully operational by 2026, with a capacity of 924 megawatts. Ørsted, which oversees the project, anticipates that the wind farm will provide energy to nearly 600,000 homes.

BRACKET CHALLENGE: Which RI high school has the best team logo? Vote in Round 2 now!

Voting for the second round of the Providence Journal high school sports logo challenge opened on Oct. 14 and closes on Oct. 18.

RI children's book festival will be bittersweet this year. Here's why.

This year's festival at Lincoln School, the last hosted by Chris Van Allsburg, will offer a sneak peek at Ann Hood's new book on "The Gilmore Girls."

Rhode Island early voting to begin, mail ballot deadline Tuesday

Early voting for eligible voters beings Wednesday, October 16, according to the Rhode Island Department of State.