The National Weather Service issued a rare wind chill alert for the area.
The union has vowed to fight the proposal in bankruptcy court.
National Survey on Drug Use and Health revealed 14 percent of Rhode Islanders surveyed smoked marijuana in the past month.
There's also a chance of snow.
Wind chills are expected to fall below zero.
Thunderstorms and power outages are possible Sunday, according to the National Weather Service.
Plus, a million-dollar lottery ticket is sold and a photo of President Obama in Newport is called one of the year's best photos.
Plus, a Newport boy dies after collapsing at basketball practice and three are hospitalized after a fiery crash.
A car smashed into a pole on JP Murphy Highway in West Warwick, knocking out power across Kent County.
It's a particularly bad flu season this year.
Winter fishing season begins Feb. 6.
Plus, a Coventry man wins $35,000 in the lottery.
The heaviest rain is expected on Wednesday night and may be coupled with isolated thunderstorms.
U.S. Sen. Jack Reed and Dick Durbin of Illinois led a group of 21 Senators Monday in calling on the federal government to do more.
Cars that are left unattended to warm up in driveways are easy targets for car thieves.
He said he hasn't started his Christmas shopping yet.
It will be a wet, windy and warm Christmas in Rhode Island this year
Plus, alleged cocaine dealer arrested and restaurant owner arrested in alleged tax scheme.
The deaths have taken place in 31 cities and towns affecting people across all ages and ethnicities.
Plus, a DUI suspect creates a biohazard in a holding cell and Newport seeks damages for trampled dunes.
More wet weather is on the way.
The National Weather Service issued an alert for the whole state.
Plus, police search for a bank robber and plan for concerts at a former yachting center draws ire.
The Ocean State was ranked No. 8 on a list of the least charitable states.
Travel + Leisure ranked Providence No. 5 in the country.
Plus, a police officer is charged with making a crank 911 call and a jury finds a murder suspect not guilty.
Here's a look back at the top articles on Patch sites in Rhode Island in November.
A few inches could fall in some Rhode Island cities and towns Wednesday into Thursday.
Winter means no fresh local food? Think again. There's farmers markets in SK, NK, EG, Middletown, Richmond, Woonsocket Bristol and Pawtucket
Legislators from across Rhode Island are objecting to National Grid's proposed 23.6 percent electricity rate hike.
Plus, a shopping center is sold for $39 million and a police officer is charged with making a crank 911 call on Halloween.
The utility has asked the Public Utilities Commission for the increase citing strained infrastructure despite plentiful supplies.
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Plus, a man is sentenced to prison for running a meth lab and firefighters say the Coventry Fire District has a "dire" financial situation.
Snow is in the forecast Thursday, Friday, and Sunday.
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Break out the winter coats and gloves. It's about to get cold.
Plus, a Newport boy suffers 100 puncture wounds during a dog attack and a North Kingstown man dies in a fire.
Here are the top articles from Patch sites across Rhode Island in October.
Plus, an alert cop catches a man who failed to register as a sex offender and a police chase ends in an arrest.