Cumberland school officials say students are prohibited from carrying pocketbooks and backpacks to school on Friday.

A federal appeals court says a Rhode Island judge was correct to order a new trial for a state trooper who was ultimately cleared of using excessive force during a raid on a tribal smoke shop.

Rhode Island State Police said they have found two computer hard drives that reportedly went missing from the mayor’s office in Woonsocket.

A Senate commission on shard services meets for the first time.

The mother of a 6-week-old baby who died says her boyfriend said the child fell from the couch, but then changed his story.

If you are feeling well, the Rhode Island Blood Center needs your help.

The new law, which took effect this month, leaves the sentence to the judge’s discretion.

The Open Table of Christ Church makes room to help store food for the needy.

The Salvation Army says it pays to pay bell ringers.

The Rhode Island Blood Center challenges high school students to give the gift of life.

Money problems may be cooling the enthusiasm of college students to study abroad.

A passenger was thrown from the bike and killed.

Richard Phillips calls the Navy the real heroes in the high seas drama.

Airport officials say some delays are expected following the failure of FAA air traffic equipment.

It’s that time of year again for the Beaujolais Nouveau wines!