Invasive fish species found in Rhode Island pond

An invasive fish species known to Asia was recently caught in a Rhode Island pond. The fish, known as a Northern Snakehead, was caught in Asa Pond, South Kingstown. The species has been introduced illegally to the United States. According to Rhode Island …

Teen hospitalized following Friday night shooting in northeast D.C. A teen was shot in the 1300 block Rhode Island ...

From Beavertail to Rose Island: Rhode Island’s 21 lighthouses 

July 11, 2026, 5:54 a.m. ET Beavertail Lighthouse Where: Beavertail State Park, JamestownWhen it was first built: 1749What to know: Rhode Island's first lighthouse – the third-oldest in America – was built in 1749 to guide merchant vessels to the …

Rhode Island Weather for July 11, 2026

On Saturday, July 11, 2026, in Rhode Island, expect a mostly sunny and comfortable summer day with slightly lower humidity. Morning starts nice and cool with lows in the low-to-mid 60s under mostly sunny skies. It feels refreshing with light winds.   …

Rhode Island transfer Jacob Toppin picks Kentucky over two other schools

Jacob Toppin committed to the Kentucky Wildcats on Thursday two days after entering the transfer portal. Toppin, the younger brother of Dayton Flyers star Obi Toppin, announced Monday he was leaving Rhode Island after one season. Dayton fans immediately …

Marine researchers capture rare video of great white shark off coast of Rhode Island

Scientists have captured rare video of a great white shark in the waters off the coast of Rhode Island. Great whites aren’t uncommon in the waters of the Northeast, but they mostly congregate around Cape Cod, where a preferred source of prey — the grey …

A woman won $4 million playing the lottery. Then, her divorce case went to the Rhode Island Supreme Court.

Varela opted to receive a lump sum payment of $2.6 million, which amounted to approximately $1.8 million after taxes, according to the court. The Family Court had determined the payout was not marital property. “We conclude that cause has not been shown …

Feds threaten Rhode Island’s top election official with criminal charges if noncitizens vote

Rhode Island Secretary of State Gregg Amore says he is being threatened with criminal charges by the Trump administration if state and local election officials fail to prevent noncitizens from voting in the upcoming midterm elections. Amore’s office on …

USS Wichita Departs Bristol, Rhode Island, Following Successful Port Visit

BRISTOL, R.I. (July 5, 2026) — The Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Wichita (LCS 13) departed Bristol, Rhode Island, July 5, following a successful port visit to participate in the city's 241st annual Fourth of July festivities. During the …

Our Favorite Write-Ins From the 2026 Best of Rhode Island Readers’ Poll

  If you haven’t heard, our upcoming Best of Rhode Island party has many exciting additions and surprises this year, and we at Rhode Island Monthly cannot wait to celebrate with all of you at the WaterFire Arts Center on July 23 (get your tickets here if …