4 Stores Fall Victim To 'Smash And Grabs' In 1 Night: PM Patch RI

Also: 63-year-old man hit by car, dies; thunderstorms possible four of the next five days; two meteor showers this week; more.

4 North Kingstown Stores Broken Into In 'Smash And Grabs'

North Kingstown police say a cash register was stolen from the Five Below on Gate Road.

Lafayette Band on the Band Stand Once More, July 31

The free concert is sponsored by Center for Mediation Rhode Island.

Lafayette Band Summer Series Rolls On, July 24 at Town Beach

Bring lawn chairs and blankets for seating and enjoy an evening of free live music.

4-Year-Old Left Behind On School Bus: PM Patch RI

Also: Fire displaces 8 people; early fall weather outlook; teacher spotlights; Rhode Island State Police hiring; meteor shower coming.

4-Year-Old Unintentionally Left On North Kingstown School Bus: Police

North Kingstown police say the child was unintentionally left on the bus and was taken to the bus yard on Fairway Drive.

See Parking, Shuttle Info For The Wickford Art Festival

Festival attendees are encouraged to use the designated parking and shuttle services, as parking will be limited inside Wilson Park.

Lafayette Band Welcomes N.K. Community Chorus on July 17

Admission is free for this joint concert by these North Kingstown cultural institutions.

Cool Off with Ice Cream and the Lafayette Band

The band will perform a free outdoor concert on July 10, at 7 p.m. at St. John the Divine in Saunderstown.

Woman Rescued In A Fire That Sets House, Garage Ablaze: PM Patch RI

Also: 1 dead in 1-195 crash; local girl scout earns Gold Award raising money for high school hammer throwing team; July 4th firework times.

Fireworks Near Me: North Kingstown July 4th 2024 Events

Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations in and around North Kingstown.

House Fire In North Kingstown Sends Woman To The Hospital

Fire officials said one woman, who was wheelchair bound, was rescued. She suffered minor burns and was also treated for smoke inhalation.

N.K. Celebrates America with Lafayette Band Concert, Fireworks, July 3

The annual free Independence Day concert will begin at 7 p.m., followed by fireworks at 9 p.m., at the North Kingstown Town Beach

July 4th 2024 Fireworks, Events Around North Kingstown

Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations in and around North Kingstown.

Driver Kills North Kingstown Woman On Tricycle In Drunken Crash: PD

Police say a North Kingstown woman was riding a tricycle when she was hit from behind by a Jeep driven by Daniel Famiglietti​, 59.

North Kingstown Girl Scout Helps Pets Get Exercise For Gold Award

Daphne Higginbottom​ received the award after completing her project​ "Healthier Animals."

Lafayette Band Opens Summer Series in Newport, North Kingstown

Nine free concerts are scheduled, the majority at the North Kingstown band shell at the Town Beach, including the fireworks night on July 3

Black Bear Hit By Car; Hooters Closes; A House Fire: RI Top Stories

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

Black Bear Hit By Car, Dies; House Fire Leaves 1 Dead: PM Patch RI

Also: Local police honor guard presents colors at Red Sox game; boat fire spreads to two homes; Cranston school bond question on the ballot.

Black Bear Dies After Being Hit By Car In North Kingstown: Report

As farms in Rhode Island were abandoned, forests began to grow back, allowing the black bear population to regenerate in recent decades.

PHOTOS: North Kingstown Honor Guard Presents Colors Before Red Sox Win

"We swapped sirens for stadium cheers and had a blast," North Kingstown police say about the experience presenting colors at Fenway Park.

2 'Cute' Ferrets Abandoned In North Kingstown

One of the ferrets is white with pink eyes and the other is brown and gray with blue-black eyes.

Ocean State Customers Donate 1,800 Bikes To Children Of Veterans

An Ocean State spokesperson says the donated bikes will be distributed with the help of partners such as the American Legion, VFW, and more.

North Kingstown Man Wins $177K Wild Money Jackpot

James Burke's prize was $50,000 more than usual because the Rhode Lottery added additional money for its 50th anniversary celebration.

North Kingstown High School Student wins 2nd Place!

Congrats to the NKHS student Willow Hauver. Her piece titled Shichi-Go-San will now be flown to Washington DC!

New Traffic Pattern Comes To Route 138 In North Kingstown

The roadwork is part of a $35.8 million state transportation project to replace the 55-year-old Tower Hill Road Bridge in North Kingstown.

Ocean State Job Lot Selected As A 2024 U.S. Best Managed Company

This is the fourth consecutive year Ocean State Job Lot has been an honoree, earning the company the "Gold Winner" distinction.

Scammers Posing As North Kingstown Police Officers To Steal Money

North Kingstown police say the scammers told victims they were police officers and need to pay them in gift cards to clear a warrant.

Graduation Shout Out: Congratulations Cordelia Of North Kingstown High

Patch and T-Mobile have teamed up to recognize our community's outstanding 2024 graduates.

Lafayette Band Armed Forces Salute to honor veterans on May 19

Free concert at St. Bernard Church in North Kingstown also supports the VA

Meet The 8 Presidential Scholar Semifinalists From Rhode Island

Eight Rhode Island high school seniors were among 650 students nationwide to make it to the next round.

Ex-Worker Accused Of Bomb Threat; Teen Drives Into Pond: PM Patch RI

Also: Store sells seven winning lottery tickets in one day; RI senior living communities named among best in U.S.; Navy chorus benefit show.

Ex-Worker At Taylor Farms In North Kingstown Makes Bomb Threat: Police

North Kingstown police say Ramon Pica, 42, of Providence, told officers he was going to place a bomb in his supervisor's car.

DEA Drug Take-Back Day 2024: Where To Go In North Kingstown

Residents can drop off tablets, pills, capsules, patches and other solid forms of prescription drugs, along with vaping devices.

Plane Crash In Bay Leads To Rescues In North Kingstown

A single-engine plane crashed in the bay in North Kingstown, leading to a rescue of two people.

Will I See The Total Solar Eclipse In North Kingstown?

Rhode Island residents are not living in the path of totality. But we won't miss out on the celestial sensation, either.

High School Wind Turbine Building Competition Slated For This Weekend

The North Kingstown Chamber of Commerce will host its fourth annual Rhode Island High School Wind Turbine Competition at CCRI.

Ocean State Job Lot Donates Nearly $400K Worth Of Dog, Cat Food

The donations were part of the North Kingstown-based chain's To The Rescue program, which helps hundreds of animal welfare nonprofits.

North Kingstown Man Gets 12-Year Sentence For DUI, Killing Teen Boy

Former Newport firefighter Alexander Krajewski​ admits to drunken driving charges in a crash that killed Matthew Dennison, 17.

5 Charged After Teen Pulls Knife At Burger King, Cops Say: PM Patch RI

Also: Excessive alcohol deaths reported during pandemic; two pedestrians hit by car; adult Girl Scout volunteers offered reduced tuition.