3 Decaying Dogs Found In Home: PM Patch RI

Also: Former URI student nominated for Emmy; local hospital named among best for rehab; RI cop accused of urinating on concertgoer; more.

6 Of 7 Planets Visible In Pre-Dawn Sky: How To See Them In RI

Take a peek at the pre-dawn skies over Rhode Island through early September, and you’ll be able to see six planets, weather permitting.

Winter Forecast; Scammers Pose As Court Officials: RI Top Stories

Here are the Top 10 most popular stories and posts from around Rhode Island Patch sites last week.

Rabid Bobcat Attacks Family Dog: PM Patch RI

Also: man sentenced for producing child porn of 7-year-old girl in his car; RI man wanted out of NC arrested; weekend weather; a supermoon.

A Rare Blue Supermoon Is Coming: What To Know In RI

See if the weather will cooperate in Rhode Island to see the blue supermoon.

RI Corrections Deputy Chief Facing Child Porn Charges: PM Patch RI

Also: COVID levels high in Rhode Island wastewater; teen reported missing; winter temperature, snowfall predictions; new trade scholarships.

See RI's 5 Fastest Growing Start-Ups: PM Patch RI

Also: Help grade RI State Police for accreditation; RI's best restaurant for cheap eats; 3 domestic assaults; a DUI; more.

Elderly Woman Dies After Being Hit By SUV: PM Patch RI

Also: Some more comfortable temperatures coming; scammers posing as federal court officials; police supporting a school supply drive; more.

Perseid Meteor Shower 2024 Peaks This Weekend: How To Watch In RI

The National Weather Service forecast for the peak dates calls for clear skies at night in Rhode Island for this meteor shower.

Another Mill Fire Burns; Police K-9 To Be Euthanized: PM Patch RI

Also: 2 men accused of drunken driving; swarms of dragonflies hit Rhode Island shores; a teacher makes a difference; toxic algae blooms.

How Much Do RI Undocumented Immigrants Pay In Taxes?: PM Patch RI

Also: Man charged with DUI after striking utility pole; local ice cream shop changing ownership; thunderstorms this weekend; toxic algae.

Man Receives Double Life Sentence For Murder: PM Patch RI

Also: RI hiker rescued in NH; beach closures for high bacteria levels, while others reopen; DUI with a child passenger; more.

Delta Aquariids, Alpha Capricornids Share Peak: When To Look Up In RI

The sky is expected to be alive this week as two meteor showers peak, but will the cloud cover cooperate in Rhode Island?

Veggies Recalled; CBD Gummies Hospitalize Children: RI Top Stories

Here are the Top 10 most popular stories and posts from around Rhode Island Patch sites last week.

Cranston PD Donate 21 ATVs, Dirt Bikes To Dominican Republic Police

The ATVs and dirt bikes were confiscated from people who illegally drove them on local roads and are being repurposed in the Dominican.

Man Sends Child Porn To Undercover FBI Agent, Feds Say: PM Patch RI

Also: Nursing assistant accused of sexually assaulting elderly resident at nursing home; fall expected to arrive on time; weekend weather.

RI Among Worst States For Summer Road Trips, Study Says: PM Patch RI

Also: Authorities ID body of dead fisherman; state, local police holding school supply drive; free trees in Bristol; teacher spotlights.

A Shooting At A Bar; Rabbid Raccoon Discovered; More: PM Patch RI

Also: RI blood supply at lowest levels since early in the COVID-19 pandemic; 3 arrested in sex trafficking sting; thunderstorms this week.

2 RI Hospitals Honored; 4-Year-Old Left On Bus; More: RI Top Stories

Here are the Top 10 most popular stories and posts from around Rhode Island Patch sites last week.

Is July’s Full Buck Moon Part Of Supermoon Parade: What To Know In RI

The July full moon is known as the buck moon because it occurs at the same time of year when new antlers emerge from a male deer’s forehead.

Rhode Island State Police Holding A Hiring Open House

Potential candidates can speak with troopers from a variety of different specialty units and learn more about a career with RI State Police.

T.F. Green Ranked No. 2 Airport In The U.S.: PM Patch RI

Also: Crews rescue 5 dogs stranded on roof; RI health data hit by cyberattack; man accuse of mailing meth to Rhode Island; more.

RI Man Dead Hours After Being Accused Of Killing Wife: PM Patch RI

Also: "Elephant guardians" wanted; phone scammers posing as police officers; thunderstorms possible every day this week; three drug arrests.

2 Bodies Recovered From Missing Kayakers: PM Patch RI

Also: Man dies after firework explodes on his head; teen stabbed to death; man wins big on Keno prizes twice in one night; weekend weather.

Cranston Man Hits Big Keno Prizes Twice In 1 Night

Between his two Keno wins, Wayne Walker of Cranston, won $21,500 while celebrating July 4 at the Blue Moon Pub.

6 Families Displaced By Fire: PM Patch RI

Also: See the Declaration of Independence this July 4; local teen wins massive broadcasting, journalism scholarship; weather forecast; more.

Ice Cream, Coffee Recalls; Man Missing Off Coast: RI Top Stories

Here are the Top 10 most popular stories and posts from around Rhode Island Patch sites last week.

Woman Reported Missing Found Safe: Cranston Police

Shakala Robinson​, 29, went missing June 19 and was last seen in Cranston before being found Thursday.

Felon Caught With Gun, Hundreds Of Bullets Sentenced: PM Patch RI

Also: Two dogs die in house fire; will Walgreens have closures in RI?; thunderstorms this weekend; one beach reopens, another closes; more.

Cranston Police Looking For Missing Woman

Shakala Robinson, 29, was last seen in Cranston on Wednesday. Cranston police say she may be traveling with a woman named Jasmine.

Man Gets 12-Year Sentence For Sexually Assaulting 3 Girls: PM Patch RI

Also: man missing off coast of Newport; coffee recalled; police looking for stolen car; ER visits spike from heatwave; more.

2 Arrested In Connection To Running Over Officer's Foot: PM Patch RI

Also: Lifespan hospitals rebranding as Brown Health; Four days of thunderstorms; improvements coming to a Cranston neighborhood; more.

June’s Full Strawberry Moon Ushers In Summer: When To See It In RI

For a gorgeous view of the moon as it rises, look toward the southeast sky just after sunset.

9-Year-Old On Bike Hit By Car, Sent To Hospital: PM Patch RI

Also: Dangerous heatwave looming; suspect at large after officer-involved shooting; 7 arrested after fight at Block Island ferry dock; more.

4 Arrested After Yearslong Drug Investigation: PM Patch RI

Also: The Culinary Hub of Providence poised to make debut; Newport could see more money from cruise ship fees; a kidnapping; more.

Store Closures Surge In RI; Rare Shark Washes Ashore: RI Top Stories

Here are the Top 10 most popular stories and posts from around Rhode Island Patch sites last week.

Corrections Officer Admits To Smuggling Drugs Into Prison: PM Patch RI

Also: Local rotary club needs new members to avoid closure; woman hits big on lottery ticket; girl scout helps pets get exercise; more.

Bicyclist In Critical Condition After Being Hit By A Car: PM Patch RI

Also: 3 injured after deer jumps through bus's windshield; RI homes remain unaffordable for many; local sixth grade essay award winners.

Toxic PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’ Found In Local Water: PM Patch RI

Also: Rare, endangered shark washes ashore; two big Keno prizes come from one restaurant; burglary, credit card theft suspects at large.

Providence City Council Considers Divestment From Israel: PM Patch RI

Also: Providence-Warwick area among hottest real estate markets in the U.S.; Columbus Theater set for final show; man convicted of murder.