Cranston|News|
Where's My Refund: Check Your IRS Tax Refund in Rhode Island
Taxpayers in RI who plan to file their 2024 federal income tax refunds early tax season can check the status of their refunds.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
- Cranston, RI
Jimmy Bentley is the field editor for Patch covering Rhode Island He spends most of his time covering Cranston, Coventry, Newport, Narragansett, South Kingstown, Newport, Portsmouth, North Kingstown, Bristol, Warren, Tiverton and Little Compton. He was a reporter at the Plympton-Halifax Express and interned for Patch while earning his master's at Emerson College. In his free time, Jimmy hits concerts (sometimes reviewing them for Patch), watches movies and plays in a kickball league.
Email: jimmy.bentley@patch.com
Twitter: @PatchBentley
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Providence, RI|News|
1 RI Hospital In Top 5% Nationwide, Report Says
Healthgrades evaluated clinical performance for about 4,500 hospitals across more than 30 common procedures and conditions.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Bristol-Warren, RI|News|
Dog Dies, 2 People Injured, 4 Displaced In House Fire: PM Patch RI
Also: Former Gov. Gina Raimondo's post-presidential cabinet gig revealed; woman accused of drunken driving with 2-year-old in the car; more.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Warwick, RI|News|
Big Lots Bankruptcy: This RI Store Likely Doomed
The company helping Big Lots through bankruptcy has indicated that Rhode Island's only location is almost certain to close.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Bristol-Warren, RI|News|
Dog Dies, 2 People Injured, 4 Displaced In Bristol House Fire
Bristol fire officials say the fire was caused by a cigarette being thrown into a trash can inside the home.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
What Is Ex-RI Gov. Gina Raimondo's Next Gig After Leaving Cabinet?
Just a week after leaving former President Joe Biden's cabinet, ex-Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo secures her next gig.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Coventry, RI|News|
Child Endangerment; 2 DUIs; Larceny; More; Coventry Police Arrest Log
The following people were arrested by Coventry police between Jan. 12 and Jan. 18.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Smithfield, RI|News|
Firefighter Injured Battling House Fire In Smithfield: Report
The fire started around 7 p.m. Sunday, in the boiler room of a home on Putnam Pike, Smithfield fire officials say.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Snow Bursts, Bitter Blast, Gusty Winds: Wintry Week In Store For RI
While New England should avoid the polar vortex cold of last week, there will be plenty of weather to contend with to end January.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Newport, RI|News|
Earthquake Rattles Rhode Island
An earthquake could be felt as far south as Newport, as houses rattled and nerves were shook.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Portsmouth, RI|News|
MA Woman Drives Drunk With Toddler In Car: Portsmouth Police
Portsmouth police accuse Dara Dupre, 24, of Fall River, Massachusetts, of drunken driving with a 2-year-old child in the car.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
Narragansett Delays Short-term and Summer-Only Rentals After Court Ruling
Court issues a temporary restraining order on the implementation of the short-term rental ordinance.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Coventry, RI|News|
3 Domestic Assaults; Shoplifting; More: Coventry Police Arrest Log
The following people were arrested by Coventry police between Jan. 6 and Jan. 12.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Cranston Convenience Store Robbed At Gunpoint
Cranston police say the robbery happened at the Speedy Mart at 95 Warwick Ave. on Thursday night.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Portsmouth, RI|News|
2 RI Lawmakers Propose Ending Prior Authorization For Primary Care
If passed, the bill would stop health insurers from requiring prior authorization for treatment and services ordered by a patient's doctor.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Bristol-Warren, RI|News|
Bristol Moving Fourth of July Concert Series To Roger Williams
The new location allows for more parking and better accommodations for people with disabilities, the Bristol Fourth of July Committee says.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Illnesses Causing Concern; James Beard Nominees: RI Top Stories
Here are the Top 10 most popular stories and posts from around Rhode Island Patch sites last week.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
Town Of South Kingstown: See Public Hearings For Next Town Council Meeting
See the latest announcement from the Town of South Kingstown.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
AG Refuses Complying With Trump Immigration Directive: PM Patch RI
Also: 2 RI men accused of selling NFL memorabilia with fake autographs; see how RI's snow has compared to southern states this winter; more.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Snow Has Fallen In Every State This Winter: See How RI Totals Compare
In this upside-down winter, southern Gulf states saw once-in-a-lifetime snowfall this past week. See Rhode Island's snow trend.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
