Rhode Island receives nearly $3M for child mental health services

PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Department of Children, Youth & Families has secured $2.9 million in federal funding to support mental health services for children and youths living with or at risk of serious emotional disturbances – diagnosed mental, behavioral …

Rhode Island Weather for August 30, 2026

For Sunday, August 30, 2026, in Rhode Island, expect a mostly sunny day with a high near 82–83°F, southwest winds 5–10 mph, and a 30% chance of showers mainly overnight. Morning will start partly to mostly sunny as temperatures rise from the upper 50s or …

Rhode Island adoptathon highlights senior pets, long-term commitment of birds

WARWICK, R.I. (WJAR) — Senior dogs and cats waiting for a second chance were in the spotlight Saturday at an adoptathon hosted by the Rhode Island SPCA. The event was part of the shelter’s August effort to help clear its kennels and encourage adoptions of …

Rhode Island mansion once owned by Brad Faxon on the market for $13 million

Aug. 29, 2026, 2:00 p.m. ET A huge house in Rhode Island with stunning ocean views once owned by Brad Faxon can be yours for eight figures. "With a design inspired by classic Cape Cod compounds," says a report by Mansion Global, "this custom …

Taylor Swift Donates $50,000 to Rhode Island Good Samaritan Struck by Car

Taylor Swift has donated $50,000 to a GoFundMe supporting Ashley Taunton, a Connecticut mother of three who suffered life-threatening injuries while helping strangers after a car accident in Rhode Island. Explore See latest videos, charts and news Taunton …

Rhode Islanders cast ballots in early voting

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — Early voting is underway in Rhode Island, with Providence voters deciding who they want to lead the capital city. Mayor Brett Smiley is seeking reelection and faces a challenge from state Rep. David Morales in a closely watched …

Rhode Island Foundation gives out $5.4M in Grants for Housing, Food, Health Care and Police Training

Dozens of Rhode Island nonprofits will share more than $5.4 million in grants supporting housing, food access, health care, education, environmental programs and behavioral-health training for police officers. Nearly $5 million was awarded through the …

Here's when the kids go back to school across Rhode Island

Rhode Island Weather for August 29, 2026

For Saturday, August 29, 2026, in Rhode Island, expect a mostly sunny and less humid day with a high near 78–81°F, light north to northwest winds around 5 mph, and little to no rain risk. Morning will start partly to mostly sunny as temperatures rise from …

McClelland scores 2 touchdowns and Rhode Island beats Merrimack 34-7 in season opener