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Rhode Island prepares for busy Fourth of July weekend at state beaches
Terrence Gray, Director | Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management Division of Agriculture and Forest EnvironmentTerrence Gray, Director | Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management Division of Agriculture and Forest...

Smokey's back: Annual parade coming to Westerly, Charlestown
WESTERLY — The most anticipated bear sighting of the season is coming to Westerly. Members of the Dunn’s Corners Fire Department, in partnership with the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management and first responders from across the...

FESTIVAL: Legendary Tower Of Power Rocks Scranton Jazz Festival!
Celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Scranton Jazz Festival, Tower of Power performs on the Main Stage this summer! Tickets on sale now for this special concert Now in its 20th year, the Scranton Jazz Festival will celebrate a milestone in its...

RI Veterans: Did you know? 10.07.25 (Resources, Benefits and Local Events) – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, contributing writer, veterans issues Governor Signs Bill That Waives Registration and Transfer Fees for Bronze Star Medal License Plate On June 13, 2025, Governor Dan McKee signs a bill ( S0076A) into law. The bill removes the...

Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce spent special holiday with a twist: source
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are enjoying as much time together as possible before the NFL star’s football seasons starts. The 35-year-old pop superstar and her beau, also 35, put a spin on her Fourth of July party tradition and celebrated the...

Bristol Warren beats Barrington, reaches 12U baseball district final
By Mike Rego The Bristol Warren 12-and-under Little League Baseball All-Stars will play for the District 2 tournament title after the locals defeated Barrington, 6-1, at Vets Park in a semifinal contest that stretched over two night, July 8 and 9,...

Man arrested after allegedly promising 'bullets' for Trump and admin officials online
'The Big Weekend Show' co-hosts discuss President Donald Trump's response to former FBI Director James Comey's '86 47' post on social media. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A Rhode Island man faces serious charges after he allegedly...

Will Taylor Swift celebrate the 4th of July in Rhode Island this year?
As Rhode Islanders get ready for Fourth of July weekend, the same questions are on everyone's mind – where and when to catch a fireworks show, how to attend the Bristol parade and whether or not Rhode Island's favorite celebrity homeowner Taylor...

In Rhode Island, women-led ventures are redefining adventure and innovation – Part 2
Welcome to Part 2 of a 2-part Series featuring the voices and origin stories of a few Adventure and Experience Women Entrepreneurs who are making Rhode Island even more fun and exciting for both residents and visitors alike. In WUN “Women Business...

Former Hasbro CEO Alan Hassenfeld, whose family founded iconic toy maker, dead at 76
Alan G. Hassenfeld, a renowned philanthropist and former CEO of iconic toy company Hasbro Inc., the maker of G.I. Joe and Play-Doh, has died. He was 76, according to the toy company. Hasbro, the nation’s second largest toy company behind Mattel...

Inside Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's off-grid Fourth of July plans at members-only Yellowstone Club
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce whisked themselves away for a romantic trip to celebrate the Fourth of July at the members-only Yellowstone Club in Montana. The Grammy winner, 35 - who has recently been spotted enjoying lowkey dates with the NFL...

Rhode Island Weather Forecast for July 2, 2025 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Some showers for the southern part of the state – afternoon looks good – check out those beaches before you go, though. Temps much like yesterday – highs in the 80s, humid, clouds. It’s a “B” day! ___ Follow Jack’s...

Millions travel home from Fourth of July holiday weekend
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Weather cancels some fireworks shows in RI. See list
This story has been updated with more information about the weather and what shows are cancelled. Many towns around Rhode Island are kicking off their 4th of July celebrations (and the long weekend) one day early with firework shows on July 3....

Newport City Council approves kite festival permit despite parking concerns, addresses traffic safety measures
The Newport City Council voted 5-2 Tuesday night to approve a permit for the Newport Kite Festival at Brenton Point State Park on July 12-13, despite strong opposition from Third Ward Councilor David Carlin over unresolved parking problems that...

R.I. man arrested, accused of threatening to kill Donald Trump, Pamela Bondi, Stephen Miller in online post
Local News By Dialynn Dwyer July 9, 2025 | 7:57 PM 1 minute to read Share Close Send this article to your social connections. Share Send this article to your social connections. A Rhode Island man was arrested Wednesday on charges that he...

How Rhode Island finally pushed a partial assault weapons ban over the finish line
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Passing a new law restricting assault weapons took Rhode Island lawmakers more than 10 years, but it may offer a road map to other states looking to ease the proliferation of such firearms. For advocates, the fight is a...

ESPN's 50 States Journey: Uniting America Through Sports - The First Stops
At its foundation, ESPN was anchored in regional sports (specifically the teams of Connecticut), with the aspiration to offer 24/7 sports content. Sports uniquely bonds a community, whether its the jubilant celebrations of victory or in the shared...

Rhode Island, Mass. members of Congress respond to Senate passage of Trump bill
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — The One Big, Beautiful Bill Act passed the United States Senate via a JD Vance tiebreaker vote just after noon Tuesday after a marathon session in Washington, D.C. The domestic cornerstone legislation of President Donald...

Rhode Island health department advises closing pond due to bacteria
Peter Alviti, Jr. The Director of RIDOT | Rhode Island Department of Transportation Peter Alviti, Jr. The Director of RIDOT | Rhode Island Department of Transportation The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) has advised the closure of the...