Competition for Rhode Island homes remains 'fierce'

The demand for Rhode Island homes continues to rise. The Providence Journal reports the Rhode Island Association of Realtors said in a report released Tuesday the average "days on market" was 49 which is the "shortest time frame" for …

Rhode Island State Police help boy, 4, with lost toy

June 20 (UPI) -- A New York 4-year-old who lost his beloved stuffed cheetah on the highway received some help from the Rhode Island State Police. Brooklyn resident Stephanie Ketcher said her son, Will Ketcher, lost his stuffed animal, Roger, out a window …

Rhode Island State Police replace stuffed cheetah lost on interstate

June 20, 2018 June 20, 2018 RICHMOND, R.I. (AP) — A boy who lost a stuffed animal on a highway has a new one thanks to the Rhode Island State Police. Four-year-old Will Ketcher was riding in a car when his stuffed cheetah, Roger, fell out the window onto …

Rhode Island Senate to vote on $9.6B state budget proposal

The Rhode Island Senate is scheduled to vote on the state budget. The Senate plans to consider the $9.6 billion budget proposal Wednesday. The Senate Finance Committee on Tuesday unanimously approved the budget that cleared the House of Representatives …

Boy loses toy cheetah along interstate, asks Rhode Island State Police for help

A boy who lost a stuffed animal on a highway had the Rhode Island State Police pick up his case. Four-year-old Will Ketcher was riding in a car when his stuffed cheetah, Roger, fell out the window onto Interstate 95. Heartbroken, his dad suggested they …

Rhode Island may force presidential candidates to release taxes

by Dylan McGuinness, The Associated Press PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — The Rhode Island Senate on Tuesday passed a bill that would require presidential and vice presidential candidates to file five years’ worth of tax returns in order to appear on the state’s …

Mass. lost out to Rhode Island on Amgen plant, 300 jobs

Some ferries cancelled due to repair work

Interstate Navigation has announced some ferry cancellations for the next few days due to maintenance being done on the Carol Jean. PT. JUDITH TRADITIONAL FERRY DEPARTURE CANCELLATIONS FOR:  TUESDAY, JUNE 19; WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20 and THURSDAY, JUNE 21.  …

Rhode Island closer to banning minors from tanning

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Rhode Island lawmakers have voted to ban minors from using tanning facilities. The House voted 69-3 Tuesday to prohibit the practice for people under 18 years old. The Senate passed similar legislation in April. The chambers have …

Rhode Island State Police replace boy's beloved stuffed animal after highway mishap

BROOKLYN, New York City (WABC) -- A boy from Brooklyn reached out to Rhode Island State Police after losing his favorite stuffed animal, and little did he know the story would soon have a happy ending. Four-year-old Will Ketcher had been traveling with …