In total, the pair were ordered to repay more than $15,000. Both cases happened before the pandemic hit.
Everything you need to know about early voting, mail-in voting and in-person voting in the general election Nov. 3.
Gov. Gina Raimondo asked residents to avoid holiday travel to keep coronavirus cases under control in the state.
The Ocean State ranked number five in the country, based on both home and automobile efficiency by WalletHub.
The party called for the General Assembly to reconvene as soon as possible to serve as a check and balance to the governor.
The group is accused of stealing Rhode Islander's identities and fraudulently applying for unemployment benefits.
Small break rooms with little social distancing and mask-wearing are a major concern for coronavirus transmission.
The governor encouraged parents to come up with "creative, safe alternatives" to ensure kids can dress up and have fun.
Rhode Islanders are now asked to wear a mask any time they're with anyone who is not in their immediate household.
Compared to this time last year, overdose deaths are up 24 percent, and opioid-involved overdose deaths rose 33 percent.
The state's coronavirus cases, hospitalizations and positive test rates are all on the rise.
Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea and Attorney General Peter Neronha created a guide to help voters know their rights.
NEADS World Class Service Dogs is looking for full-time puppy raisers to take service dogs-in-training into their homes.
Traffic was completely stopped for about seven minutes after protesters parked a truck and two other vehicles across the highway.
Rhode Islanders are encouraged to avoid all contact with the water.
Dr. Nicole Alexander-Scott, the director of the Department of Health, said the state is taking a zero-tolerance approach to noncompliance.
Patch readers shared their best pumpkin photos to help get into the fall spirit.
Since 2017 Providence police have had the authority to confiscate ATVs, dirt bikes and other not-street-legal vehicles.
"I'm not inclined to do any [more] changes until we have a vaccine," Gov. Gina Raimondo said in an interview.
Los residentes en Rhode Island tienen hasta el 13 de Octubre para presentar solicitudes de votación por correo para la Elección General.
Applications must be received by election officials, not just postmarked, by 4 p.m.
Here's what's open and closed in Rhode Island over the holiday weekend.
The council unanimously approved the resolution at the Oct. 5 meeting.
The driver is accused of spraying two construction workers with a fire extinguisher from the truck, after crashing through a fence.
Students are reminded to stay in their pods, which should consist of five people or fewer.
Now's your last chance to dine on the diamond.
Gov, Gina Raimondo again called for more federal stimulus funds, saying severe cuts will be needed across the board to balance the budget.
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Mask-wearing is important, especially in informal gathering spaces, said Dr. Nicole Alexander-Scott.
"We're not going to get a vaccine out to the people of Rhode Island until it's ready," Gov. Gina Raimondo said.
The governor called for retired teachers to consider stepping up, especially to support distance learning.
Luis Martinez- Romero, 34, was charged with kidnapping a minor and second-degree sexual assault.
A resident's mother is accused of bribing an employee to sneak vape cartridges into the facility for her child.
Verizon said the issue was corrected by late morning.
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This week will be "one of transition" at Providence College, which issued a stay-at-home order after more than 100 cases of coronavirus.
It's been 22 years since a Chilean flamingo chick hatched at the Providence zoo.
All students are asked to get tested this week, the university said in a statement.
We should be inspired by her example. We should keep her memory alive through our actions," said Rep. Rebecca Kislak.
The first round awardees was announced this week.