Coast Guard Cutter Tahoma seizes 6,000 pounds of cocaine off Colombia

The Coast Guard Cutter Tahoma, based in Newport, seized 6,085 pounds of cocaine worth $45.8 million from three vessels off Colombia on May 8.

May 16

Rhode Island poised to create independent inspector general office

May 16

Providence City Council fails to override mayor's rent cap veto

May 16

Brown shooting suspect found dead in New Hampshire storage unit

Police found the suspect in a New Hampshire storage unit dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, ending the manhunt for the gunman in the Brown University shooting that killed two students and an MIT professor.

May 16

Broncos Aim to Bolster Tight End Production with Youth and Veteran Mix

The Denver Broncos are looking to elevate their tight end performance this season by integrating both young talent and experienced players into the offense. The team hopes this combination will address a long-standing area of weakness in their passing attack. Improved production from the tight end position could provide a significant boost to the Broncos' offensive capabilities.

May 16

Rousey and Green Secure Victory Over Suzuki and Iwata in WWE Tag Team Title Match

May 16

Expert's Preakness Stakes Picks Revealed; Golden Tempo Withdraws

May 16

Cowboys Decline George Pickens Extension; Steelers Pursue Other Options at Quarterback

May 16

Rhode Island Hotels Book Up Early as Summer Season Approaches

Rhode Island's coastal hotels and rentals are reporting stronger advance bookings than last year, with Newport summer weekends already near capacity.

May 16

Providence to Use $11M Settlement for Kids' Dental Care

May 16

A Japanese Master Captures Spring in Seventeen Syllables

Matsuo Basho watched a frog jump into an old pond in 1686, and the ripples from that moment still reach us today. His haiku reminds us that poetry doesn't need grandeur to hold the whole world.

May 16

Managing Your Child’s Springtime Allergy Symptoms

Kent County families can find helpful tips from experts on managing children's springtime allergy symptoms to ensure comfortable outdoor activities.

May 16

Wild Defeat Avalanche, 3-2

May 16

Dodgers Defeat Cubs; Crow-Armstrong's Defense Highlighted

May 16

NFL Announces 2026 International Games, Seahawks to Open Season

May 16

NFL Announces 2026 International Schedule

May 16