Rhode Island health department advises closing Oakland Beach due to bacteria levels
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) has advised the closure of the swimming area at Oakland Beach in Warwick.
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Rhode Island issues air quality alert due to unhealthy ozone levels
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) has issued an air quality alert for Washington and Newport Counties.
Rhode Island warns of unhealthy air quality due to high ozone levels
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) has issued a forecast indicating that air quality will reach unhealthy levels due to elevated ground-level ozone on Tuesday, June 24, 2025.
I-95 lane narrowing in Providence begins June 27 as part of bridge project
Lanes on a section of I-95 in Providence will be narrowed starting Friday, June 27, 2025, as part of the Rhode Island Department of Transportation’s (RIDOT) I-95 15 Bridges Project.
Rhode Island announces nighttime road closures in Warwick for bridge demolition
Starting Sunday, June 22 at 10 p.m., the Rhode Island Department of Transportation will begin nighttime closures on I-295 and I-95 in Warwick.
Air quality alert issued for parts of Rhode Island due to elevated ozone
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) has issued an air quality alert for Washington and Newport Counties.
Rhode Island warns against contact with Slack Reservoir due to harmful algae blooms
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) have issued a warning for individuals to avoid contact with Slack Reservoir in Smithfield/Johnston…
Aquatic weed treatment planned for A.L. Mowry Pond on June 19
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is set to treat A.L. Mowry Pond in Smithfield on June 19, aiming to control invasive aquatic plants.
Newell Bridge in Cumberland closed for demolition and reconstruction
Beginning Friday night, June 20, at 10 p.m., the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will initiate a temporary extended weekend closure of Newell Bridge in Cumberland.
Rhode Island DOT announces temporary closure for flyover bridge construction
Starting at 9 p.m. on Saturday, June 14, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will temporarily close access to the Sayles Hill Road intersection for drivers on Route 146…
Rhode Island agencies warn public about harmful algae blooms in Worden Pond
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) have issued a warning for the public to avoid contact with Worden Pond in…
Aquatic weed treatments scheduled for two Rhode Island ponds on June 9
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) plans to treat Carolina Trout Pond in Richmond and Shippee Sawmill Pond in Foster on June 9.
Rhode Island man arrested on multiple domestic violence-related warrants
On Thursday, May 30, 2025, at 11:40 PM, law enforcement officers took Heriberto Guellen into custody.
Rhode Island woman arrested for DUI and refusal to submit to chemical test
Troopers from the Hope Valley Barracks arrested Melissa S. McKeen, 43, of Carolina, Rhode Island, on Thursday, May 29, 2025.
Rhode Island State Police report arrests for drug possession and vandalism
On Wednesday, May 28, 2025, the Rhode Island State Police made two separate arrests.