It’s Not Called the Ocean State for Nothing: 9 Rhode Island Beaches to Plan a Weekend Around

This article was originally published in 2019 and was most recently updated to include current information on August 21, 2026. Erika Owens and Asia Palomba contributed to the reporting of this story. Rhode Island’s beaches, like the Ocean State itself, …

2 killed in fiery Rhode Island interstate crash that shut down traffic for hours

CUMBERLAND, R.I. (WJAR) — A fiery crash on a Rhode Island interstate left two people dead Friday, sending smoke from the wreckage and shutting down northbound traffic for hours. The collision occurred around 3:30 p.m. near the Mendon Road overpass, …

2 Mass. drivers die in head-on crash on Rhode Island highway

2 Massachusetts drivers die in head-on crash on Interstate 295 in Cumberland, Rhode Island CUMBERLAND, R.I. —Two Massachusetts men were killed Thursday in a head-on crash on a Rhode Island interstate, according to state police. Police responded to a report …

2 Massachusetts drivers killed in head-on crash on Rhode Island highway

CUMBERLAND, R.I. — An investigation is underway after two drivers from Massachusetts were killed in a head-on rollover crash on a highway in Rhode Island on Thursday afternoon, authorities announced Friday. Troopers responding to multiple reports of a …

Truck Rollover Spills Squid onto Rhode Island Roadway

A tractor-trailer rollover sent a truckload of squid spilling into a Rhode Island roadway, leaving a stench as they sat in the road for hours in the summer heat. Local authorities have dubbed it the "Squidpocalypse of '26." It was a warm, …

Rhode Island Weather for August 21, 2026

For Friday, August 21, 2026, in Rhode Island, expect a mostly cloudy day with a 30–40% chance of showers, a high near 78–81°F, northeast winds 5–10 mph, and increasing rain chances overnight. Morning will be mostly cloudy with possible early showers as …

2 Massachusetts drivers killed in head-on crash on Rhode Island highway

What does Bally's warning mean for Rhode Island casinos?

The operator of both casinos in Rhode Island could be facing a major financial crisis. Bally's stock price took a big hit after telling federal regulators that the company's debt concerns could have "a material adverse effect" on business …

Rhode Island's Billy Gilman reflects on career highs, personal loss

(WJAR) — Rhode Island’s singing sensation Billy Gilman broke records when he rose to the top of the charts as a child singer. As an adult, he was runner up on "The Voice." Along the way, he's had highs and lows, and the realization. The stage …

New tax on high-value second homes challenged in Rhode Island

Homeowners argue that the tax violates both federal and state constitutional protections by selectively targeting second-home owners, particularly out-of-state residents who cannot vote in Rhode Island. According to the filing, “there is no reasonable …