USAF Thunderbirds Cancel RI Air Show Appearance in Wake of Jet Crash

The USAF Thunderbirds will not be headlining the air show after all.

Schedule of Free Trains to RI Air Show Beefed Up with More Trains

Two more trains have been added by the state Department of Transportation to offer visitors an alternative to sitting in a traffic jam.

After Jet Crash, USAF Thunderbirds' Appearance at RI Air Show Uncertain

USAF Thunderbirds still on the schedule but a jet crash on Thursday has the demonstration team standing down for the time being.

Hussey Bridge Will Reopen Early

Forget about detours on Route 1A in Wickford Village after this Saturday as the bridge opens more than three weeks ahead of schedule.

ROUNDUP: Dozens of Yard Sales this Memorial Day Weekend in RI

Lots of Patch readers submitted their yard sales for this weekend's roundup.

North Kingstown Native to be Ordained Transitional Deacon

Stephen M. Battey is one step closer to the Priesthood.

Work Continues on Hussey Bridge

Crews continue chipping away at the bridge as part of a major reconstruction project.

BBB Offers Tips for Hiring Lawn Services

Recommendations for hiring a lawn care maintenance service this Spring.

Beloved Coach Fitts Dies after Cancer Battle

Joanne Fitts died early Sunday morning after a battle with cancer.

Tonight in NK: Find Your Inner Pollinator

Tour the pollinator friendly gardens and learn about how the town's Senior Center is a native plant and pollinator-friendly spot.

Powerful Winds Cause Outages Across RI

Outages and downed trees could occur through Thursday night as a High Wind Warning is in effect until 9 p.m.

OP ED: TIF, RDA, Time to Take a Deep Breath

"Contrary to the opinion of some, TIFs and RDAs are not evil. They are merely a means to municipal revitalization.:

North Kingstown Woman Claims $12,000 Lottery Prize

The woman said she's going to use the money to "take care of some things."

North Kingstown Parking Ban Begins Sunday Night

Sunday marked the first day of spring, and one last storm-related parking ban for North Kingstown.

Wickford Braces for Hussey Bridge Closure April 1

The bridge will be closed through June when it is reopened for the busy summer months before closing again in September.

NKHS Student Snaps Humanity for Senior Project

A North Kingstown High School senior inspired by "Humans of New York" is compiling a book with portraits of and stories from locals.

RI Teacher who Claims WiFi Makes her Sick Fired for Insubordination

A teacher who says WiFi signals cause migranes and other health problems allegedly unplugged a router and refused to give the PARCC test.

NK Delays: Parking Ban, Recycling Delay, Council Cancelled

Ban began at midnight and will stay in place through Monday.

No School in North Kingstown on Friday

Snow is in the forecast and Friday morning's commute could be nasty.

How Much Snow did North Kingstown Get?

It depends on where you live, but most saw 10 or more inches.

North Kingstown Parking Ban Issued in Advance of Storm

No matter how much snow we get, plow crews will be out in North Kingstown on Saturday.

No Jackpot Hit, but NK Man Scored $50,000 in PowerBall Last Night

The estimated jackpot is more than $700 million and will likely increase before Saturday.

Sex Crimes at Prep School, Christmas Blaze, Residents Displaced, and More: RI Patch This Week

Plus, police are searching for two sex offenders who haven't been seen in months, and 10 are charged in DUI crackdown.

'Front Page' Sex Sting, War on Panhandling, Molester Gets Prison, and More: RI Patch This Week

Plus, a local gym suddenly shuts down before being ordered to reopen, and Rhode Island's unseasonable warmth breaks records.

Beards Grown at Job Lot HQ to Help Kids with Cancer

A group of employees at Ocean State Job Lot's corporate office in North Kingstown ditched the razor in November to help St. Jude's.

Fireball in the Sky, Mews Riot, Child Porn, and More: RI Patch This Week

Plus, arson at an assisted living facility, and Rhode Islanders aren't the most charitable in the world.

Abduction Attempt, 8-year-old Detained, Dancing Cop Controversy, and More: RI Patch This Week

Plus, a youth coach who traded child porn is sentenced, dolphins swim the Providence River, and a NH alleged shooter is caught in RI

LETTER: Practicality, not Sentimentality, Should Guide Town Hall's Future

"Acting sentimental is not always practical and preservation is never cheap," writes Palmer Beebe.

Teen Charged With Child Porn, Teacher Suspended, Cop Hurt, and More: RI Patch This Week

Plus, students question the validity of a holiday celebrating Christopher Columbus, and there's still time for some Black Friday deals.

Why I'm Buying Nothing this Black Friday

What we choose to buy and how we choose to shop, has an impact.

Pregnant Woman Murdered, 10-Year-Old Assault Charge, and More: RI Patch This Week

Plus, some RI legislators want to turn away Syrian refugees while others remember the shame in the US doing the same to Jews in WW-II.

LETTER: In Town Hall Move Talks, It's Time to Stick with Facts

"The inference that neglect has brought this about is nonsensical," writes Palmer Bebe.

Black Students Over-suspended, Teen Raped, Transgender Rights, and More: RI Patch This Week

Plus, a young girl has a violent outburst against police, and police seek a missing sex offender.

Boy Scouts Collected 200,000 Pounds of Food in This Year's Drive

The annual Scouting for Food Drive is the biggest in New England and this year, the Boy Scouts collected even more than last year.

Thank you North Kingstown Patch Readers!

In October, more than 48,000 North Kingstown residents read North Kingstown Patch.

Watershed Report Shows Narragansett Bay Improvements But Not Enough

The bay and its watersheds have gotten healthier, although the report shows there is still much work to be done.

Sex Offender Fight, Ocean Race Returns, Kids on TV, and More: RI Patch This Week

Plus, the family of an autistic man wants an explanation why he wasn't paid for a year, and find out the best - and worst - hospitals in RI.

NK Man Wins $50,000 Playing PowerBall

The man, who asked to remain anonymous, matched four numbers and the PowerBall from the Oct. 10 drawing.

'Indecent' Accused Crack Smoker, Tragic Crash, Standoff Ends in Gunfire, and More: RI Patch This Week

Plus, an autistic man worked for more than a year without pay and his family wants answers, and get an update on former URI star Lamar Odom.

SCCAA Moves Heating Assistance Program to NK

South County Community Action Agency announced the relocation of the LiHEAP program to 415 Tower Hill Road.