Top 10 Rhode Island high school softball rankings (5/12/2025)

Break out the bats and gloves as high school softball season is upon us across the country, especially in the Ocean State. One of the tops when it comes to high level softball, Rhode Island features several teams that are among the New England region's …

Brood XIV cicadas are emerging soon. Will Rhode Island see any?

Brood XI cicadas, once found in Rhode Island, haven't been seen in generations and are presumed extinct. While periodical cicadas were once found in Rhode Island, only annual cicadas remain, appearing in smaller numbers during late summer. The closest …

Rhode Island Senate to consider the Freedom to Read Act

(WJAR) — The Freedom to Read Act is on the Rhode Island Senate floor for a vote on Tuesday. This anti-book ban bill has gotten both strong support and opposition as it makes its way through the State House here in Providence. Authors of the bill say it has …

Rhode Island lawmakers vote on bill that requires cell phone policy at schools

(WJAR) — The Rhode Island Senate is voting on a bill requiring school districts to have a policy on cell phones and other electronic devices in schools. It’s called the Health and Safety of Pupils Act. And it’s being considered to prevent electronic …

Daktronics 10mm Pixel Pitch Displays Light Up the New Rhode Island FC Pitch

Centreville Bank Stadium, the new home of Rhode Island FC in Pawtucket, opened just int time for the 2025 season. To enhance the game-day experience and bring the pitch to life, six LED displays, a Show Control system, and creative digital content from …

New bill would change definition of 'crime gun' in Rhode Island

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — The house judiciary committee will vote on a bill tonight that would revise the definition of a “crime gun.” Under the proposal, law enforcement would be required to submit a seized gun or two cartridge cases, or shell casing to …

Rhode Island legislators again reconsidering vehicle appraisal guidelines, looking to keep photo-based appraisals

Rhode Island legislators again reconsidering vehicle appraisal guidelines, looking to keep photo-based appraisals By Lurah Lowery on May 13, 2025 Insurance | Legal A bill is once again before the Rhode Island legislature to increase the amount of vehicle …

Rhode Island’s need for bilingual teachers is urgent. This fund could help fix the pipeline, legislators say.

Our Rhode Island public schools stand at a critical crossroads. We have the fastest-growing population of multilingual learners in the country, yet we are struggling to build the educator workforce needed to serve them. The Bilingual, Dual Language, and …

Trump administration kills $18 million composting grant, stalling Rhode Island food waste initiative

A Rhode Island food waste project poised to create jobs and cut emissions lost its funding after the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reversed course on environmental justice grants. Ayurella Horn-Muller reports for Grist. In short: The EPA terminated …

Andy Cohen: 'Real Housewives of Rhode Island' cast will be 'incredible'