RI Cops Arrest Man With .491 Blood Alcohol Level

22 July 2008, 1:24 pm

State Police arrested a man early Tuesday whose blood alcohol level allegedly was .491, more than six times the legal limit, which they believe is the highest ever recorded in Rhode Island for someone who ...... read more

National Grid to push energy conservation

21 July 2008, 4:07 pm

Yes, electric rates for many Rhode Islanders are jumping nearly 22 percent. But National Grid, the state's main supplier of electricity, says it will also spend more money in efforts to get people to cut their ...... read more

State recommends reopening 1 beach, closing 2

19 July 2008, 3:45 pm

The Rhode Island Department of Health on Thursday recommended reopening Echo Lake Campground Beach in Burrillville to swimmers.... read more

Newport Residents Taking Action to Fight Contaminated Sewage in the Water

17 July 2008, 3:36 pm

It's a warning we hand down every few days in the summer, certain beaches getting temporarily shut down because there's bacteria in the water.... read more

Rhode Island Courthouse Immigration Raids Spark Protest, Debate

16 July 2008, 3:25 pm

Controversy is brewing after a highly coordinated immigration raid by federal agents saw dozens of Rhode Island contracted workers taken into custody.... read more

Many Families Of Uninsured Immigrant Children In Rhode Island Unaware Of No-Cost Health Care Option

15 July 2008, 3:13 pm

Main Category: Health Insurance / Medical Insurance Also Included In: Pediatrics / Children's Health Many families of 2,800 immigrant children who recently lost coverage through Rhode Island's RIte Care program ...... read more