Across Rhode Island|News|
1 Rhode Island College Among Best In Country, U.S. News Says In New Ranking
See which Ocean State school made the list.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
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- Across Rhode Island
Joseph Hosey was with Patch from 2010 to 2017 and returned in 2025. Hosey is a National Press Club John Aubuchon Press Freedom Award winner, was named the Northern Illinois University Journalist of the Year, was inducted into the Northern Illinois University Hall of Fame, and won Columnist of the Year awards from both the Illinois Associated Press and the Illinois Press Association. Hosey authored a book about the Drew Peterson case, "Fatal Vows: The Tragic Wives of Sergeant Drew Peterson," which was made into the record-setting Lifetime movie "Drew Peterson: Untouchable."
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Newport, RI|News|
Warren Man Carkjacks 2 Vehicles Minutes After Stopping By Newport Police Department: Cops
The Warren man carjacked two vehicles, crashing both of them, police said.
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Across Rhode Island|News|
Here’s How Much RI Homeowners Could Save With New Tax Deduction Rule
More than half of Rhode Islanders could benefit.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Across Rhode Island|News|
Federal Judge Reverses Rhode Island's Revolution Wind Work Stoppage: News 12
The Trump administration pulled the plug on the nearly completed project in August.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
West Warwick, RI|News|
Rhode Island State Police Nab Wanted New Hampshire Man: Cops
The New Hampshire man was wanted on a Providence assault case, police said.
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Johnston, RI|News|
Johnston Child Pornography Possessor Arrested: Cops
The Johnston man was arrested by the Rhode Island State Police Computer Crimes Unit/Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, police said
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Tiverton-Little Compton, RI|News|
Another Explosive Device Turns Up In Tiverton: Cops
This time, it was a "military projectile," police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
Minor And Adult Wounded In Leominster Twin City Mall Shooting: Cops
Both the minor and the adult were hospitalized, police said.
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Across Rhode Island|News|
ACLU Calls Barrington Teacher Probe Over Charlie Kirk Comments 'Disturbing'
The investigation highlights "the danger of stifling speech," the American Civil Liberties Union of Rhode Island said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Across Rhode Island|News|
Podcasters To Discuss State Of Education In URI Lecture Series
The two podcasters also co-authored the book "The Education Wars."
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Tiverton-Little Compton, RI|News|
Tiverton Police Station Hosting Prescription Drug Take-Back
The drug take-back is being held in a partnership with the Tiverton Prevention Coalition.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Hopkinton, RI|News|
Hope Valley Woman Stole More Than $10K: Cops
The Hope Valley woman was arrested by the Rhode Island State Police Adult Correctional Institutions Investigation Unit, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Cranston, RI|News|
Cranston Child Pornography Possessor Nabbed: Cops
The Cranston man was arrested by the Computer Crimes Unit/Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Across Rhode Island|News|
Rhode Island 7-Eleven Stores To Undergo Major Changes
The rebranding will center around the chain's food offerings.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Cumberland, RI|News|
Cumberland Child Pornography Possessor Captured: Cops
The man was arrested by the Rhode Island State Police Computer Crimes Unit/Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Across Rhode Island|News|
University Of Rhode Island Senior Makes 3rd Straight Sailing Championship
University of Rhode Island senior Okyanus Arikan represented Turkey in the 2020 Olympics.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Across Rhode Island|News|
Oktoberfest In Rhode Island: 5 Things To Know
Oktoberfest is right around the corner.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Across Rhode Island|News|
Rhode Island-Based Jobs Up 500 From July: State
August unemployment was down 0.2%, according to the Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training.
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West Warwick, RI|News|
West Warwick Man Arrested On Drug Charges: Cops
The West Warwick man was wanted on Coventry and Warwick cases, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Across Rhode Island|News|
Warwick Man Charged With Assault After Incident At Basketball Game: Official
The Warwick man turned himself in Wednesday, the director of communications for the city of Providence said.
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