US cities largely saw a drop in violent crime in 2024, yet many still feel unsafe
As U.S. police departments release preliminary or finalized 2024 crime numbers, many are reporting historic declines in ...
Wisconsin defying COVID-19’s ‘long tail’ on high school graduation rates
In 2021, without any diploma expectations waived, the school hit a record 98% graduation rate. Massachusetts, however, just ...
Defense Secretary Austin bids farewell, reflects on term marked by crises and change
WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin bid farewell Friday to the forces and personnel he has led through a ...
Rhode Island basketball loses 2 starters to injury and falls to Loyola-Chicago. Here's how
Rams guards Quentin Diboundje and Jamarques Lawrence both sustained ankle injuries early in the first half and didn't return.
Bird flu is sweeping across the country. Here's how RI is already dealing with it.
Farmers, animal rescues and zookeepers in Rhode Island are taking precautions to protect animals, their workers and the ...
Vulnerable Americans live in the shadow of COVID-19 as most move on
Jan. 20 is the fifth anniversary of the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in the United States. __ Susan Scarbro stares down a bowling lane at the distant pins. She hears a ...
Foodlove Market to close in Middletown. Here's what led to the announcement
The food emporium probably wouldn't have opened without the COVID-19 pandemic, Paul O’Reilly, president and CEO of Newport ...
States are preparing to help or thwart Trump’s second-term plans
As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office, many elected officials in Republican and Democratic states are preparing to either help or thwart his policies.
How to protect yourself from norovirus, COVID-19, flu and RSV during the winter surge
There’s no medication for norovirus. Instead, you’ll need to rehydrate as much as possible with water and other liquids. Seek ...