African American Museum of Rhode Island honors contributions by Black women to state

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — The African American Museum of Rhode Island held its inaugural preservation breakfast Monday, honoring Black women who have made contributions to the Ocean State. The event was also a fundraiser for the museum, which works …

Only 0.001% of deep ocean has ever been explored by humans — an area equal to the size of Rhode Island" target="_self"…

Scientists have revealed how much of the vast deep ocean floor humankind has observed, and it's a staggeringly small amount. According to a new study published May 7 in the journal Science Advances, just 0.001% of the deep seafloor (anything below 656 …

Here's who are the best girls lacrosse teams in Rhode island right now

If there’s a sport that can save the RIIL’s postseason format for all sports, it’s lacrosse. With RPI becoming how teams are seeded in respective postseasons, it’s clear to everyone – except those making the actual decisions – that its time to adopt a …

Will 'The Real Housewives of Rhode Island' be good for state's image?

Officials say 'The Real Housewives of Rhode Island' will boost tourism, but some residents question whether the whole state will benefit. A previous attempt to film an MTV reality TV show in Newport faced major backlash from neighbors. Executive …

Ranking the best boys lacrosse teams in Rhode Island right now

If there’s a sport that can save the RIIL’s postseason format for all sports, it’s lacrosse. With RPI becoming how teams are seeded in respective postseasons, it’s clear to everyone – except those making the actual decisions – that its time to adopt a …

Protecting Civil Rights in Rhode Island: An Interview with Steven Brown

Steven Brown has dedicated more than three decades to serving as the executive director of the Rhode Island affiliate of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). Prior to his long tenure in Rhode Island, Brown led the Iowa Civil Liberties Union for three …

Andy Cohen: 'Real Housewives of Rhode Island' cast will be 'incredible'

Police ask for public assistance in search for missing Rhode Island teen

EXETER, R.I. (WLNE) — Rhode island state police are asking for public assistance to help find a missing teenager. 16-year-old Nadia Frost was last seen on May 8 in Exeter. Police said that Frost may be traveling to Pennsylvania. Anyone with information is …

Academic freedom is essential to URI’s statewide impact, and Rhode Island’s progress

In response to growing political interference in higher education, more than 600 American university leaders recently issued a powerful joint statement: “American institutions of higher learning have in common the essential freedom to determine, on …

Broncos guard and Rhode Island native Xavier Truss is 'a big guy coming out of a small state'

Rhode Island is the smallest state in the country. Xavier Truss was the biggest player at the Broncos’ rookie minicamp. “I’m a big guy coming out of a small state,’’ said the 6-foot-7, 320-pound native of West Warwick, R.I. Truss, who plays both tackle and …