Trump administration cuts funding to train special education teachers in Rhode Island

“It’s deeply disappointing that the administration continues to take away critical resources for our students – especially those with the greatest need," said Angélica Infante-Green, Rhode Island’s education commissioner, who said she was...

Rhode Island couple killed in plane crash on Massachusetts interstate

DARTMOUTH, Mass. (WPRI) — A husband and wife died Monday after the private plane in which they were flying crashed on I-195 in Dartmouth, Massachusetts. The victims have been identified as Thomas Perkins, 68, and Agatha Perkins, 66, of Middletown,...

My Time With Angela Lansbury

It began simply enough. I was laid off from a syndicated television talk show, a blessing disguised as a reorganization. I’d started collecting unemployment and bartending under the table at a cocktail bar near my Hell’s Kitchen apartment when,...

Rhode Island Couple ID'ed as Plane Crash Victims

DARTMOUTH (WBSM) — The two people killed in this morning’s plane crash on Interstate 195 in Dartmouth have been identified as a Middletown, Rhode Island couple. Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III identified the couple this...

Pensacola International Airport named in Top 10 Best Small Airports

Pensacola International Airport was ranked among the best small airports in the nation in a recent USA TODAY poll, as part of the 2025 USA TODAY's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards. The Readers' Choice Awards highlight the very best in travel, food...

Rhode Island couple killed in Dartmouth plane crash Monday morning, another injured

DARTMOUTH, MASS. (WHDH) - Two people died in a small plane crash along Interstate 195 in Dartmouth, according to Massachusetts state police. One person on the ground also suffered injuries. Officials have identified the two fatalities as Thomas...

South Dakota Coyotes Jump One Spot in Latest Top 25 Rankings

The USD Coyotes are above .500 for the first time this season, and have won 4 out of their last 5 contests. Both NDSU and SDSU still occupy the top 2 spots respectively. Here's a look at this week's poll: 1 North Dakota State 6-0 1,399 1 2 South...

This Lincoln pizzeria serves Nebraska's best slice, Food Network says

A restaurant that serves thin-crust pizza by the slice in Lincoln was recently featured on Food Network's list of the best pizza slices in all 50 states. Yia Yia's Pizza and Beer, which first opened its doors in 1993 and now has two locations in...

Lexington becomes first city to honor Cambodia Paris Peace Accords, uplifting local Cambodian-American community

The City of Lexington became the first city in the United States on Tuesday afternoon to present a proclamation honoring the 34th anniversary of the Cambodia Paris Peace Accords, much to the delight of the Cambodian-American community of...

Nearly 200 students walk 30 miles across the state of Rhode Island

Thirty miles, 12 hours and over $4,000 raised. This Sunday, nearly 200 students from eight schools walked across the length of Rhode Island to raise money for malaria prevention. The annual event began three years ago when six friends from Brown,...

Established Chains to Watch: Nouria

Nouria Energy Corp. was founded in 1989 by CEO Tony El-Nemr. The family-owned and -operated business is headquartered in Worcester, Mass., and operates 319 c-stores and 90 car washes in Connecticut, Georgia, Maine, Massachusetts, North Carolina,...

Rhode Island general treasurer talks pension fund, markets and World Cup soccer

Rhode Island General Treasurer James Diossa provides an update on the state's pension fund, and talks he about the state's plan to tap into World Cup excitement in 2026. Rhode Island is expected to host thousands of soccer fans attending games at...

As Hegseth eyes new restrictions on the press, media outlets (including Fox News) refuse

About two weeks into his tenure, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and his team informed journalists at the Pentagon of changes: Independent news organizations, including CNN and The Washington Post, would be evicted from their workspaces, to be...

These are New York's 'Top 10 Best Colleges' for 2026: Study

New York Universities. (via Getty Images) NEW YORK - With the Nov. 1 early-decision deadline approaching for prospective students, and the cost of college climbing, WalletHub has released its 2026 Best Colleges & Universities Rankings. Multiple...

BankFive executive wins Rhode Island Bankers Association Women & Allies award 

FALL RIVER – BankFive Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer Christina Johnk was honored by the Rhode Island Bankers Association with the 2025 Women and Allies award at the association’s annual banking conference, the bank...

BankFive's Christina Johnk earns Rhode Island banking…

BankFive's senior vice president and chief human resources officer Christina Johnk has been honored with the 2025 Women and Allies award by the Rhode Island Bankers Association. Johnk was recognized in the Champion of Women category for her...

Who were Thomas and Agatha Perkins? Rhode Island couple identified as Dartmouth plane crash victims

Thomas Perkins, 68 and his wife, Agatha Perkins, 66, were identified as the victims of the plane crash in Dartmouth, Massachusetts on Monday by the Bristol County District Attorney. The couple, from Middleton in Rhode Island, were killed after the...

Attorney to run for R.I. House Dist. 36 seat

WESTERLY — Saying it's "time to bring the pendulum back to the middle,” Rhode Island attorney Leah J. Boisclair on Thursday announced the launch of her campaign for the House of Representatives District 36 seat held by state Rep. Tina Spears....

2 dead after plane crashes on Interstate 195, catches fire in Dartmouth, Massachusetts

Two people died after a small plane they were in crashed Monday morning on the median of Interstate 195 in Dartmouth, Massachusetts, and caught fire.The plane that took off from New Bedford Regional Airport crashed just after 8 a.m.The victims...

Rhode Island cop blocked from accessing his retirement savings under any circumstances — quitting may be his only option

Jason Allaire, a captain with the Rhode Island Division of Sheriffs, is sounding the alarm on a much-scrutinized retirement plan managed by TIAA Financial Services after he found that the 401(a) plan, which had been sold to him and his colleagues...