Across Rhode Island|News|
How Corporation For Public Broadcasting Shutdown Affects RI PBS, NPR Stations
Here’s how much money Rhode Island stations PBS, NPR lose.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
- 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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Seekonk-Swansea, MA|News|
18-Year-Old Killed, 5 Others Injured in I-195 Crash In Seekonk: Police
Three vehicles were involved in the Sunday night crash, the Massachusetts State Police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Warwick, RI|News|
Cranston Man Killed In Head-On Crash: Cops
Three others were injured, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Cranston, RI|News|
Cranston's JL Curran Reservoir and Blackamore Pond Infected With Algae: State
Swimming in the infected water could cause nervous system and liver damage.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
North Kingstown, RI|News|
'Suspected Child Predator' Hit Cop With Car During Failed Getaway: Police
"Several officers" opened fire during the incident, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Richmond, RI|News|
Connecticut Conspirator Collared: Cops
The Connecticut man surrendered at the Hope Valley Barracks, the Rhode Island State Police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Across Rhode Island|News|
Police Swarm North Kingstown Beach: Reports
A shot was fired, outlets reported, and an officer was hospitalized.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Across Rhode Island|News|
These RI Vacation Spots Offer Luxury On A Budget, New Ranking Says
Find out where to go on Rhode Island without going broke.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Smithfield, RI|News|
Stay Away From Smithfield's Georgiaville Pond: State
Swimming in Georgiaville Pond could cause nervous system and liver damage.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Across Rhode Island|News|
Providence, East Greenwich Controlled Substance Conspirators Arrested: Cops
The men were arrested by the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area task force, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Providence, RI|News|
Providence Man Solicited Minor: Cops
The Providence man was released after he appeared before a judge, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Woonsocket, RI|News|
Federal Fugitive From Woonsocket Captured: Cops
The Woonsocket man escaped from federal custody, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
3 MA Starbucks Locations Closing: Report
Starbucks is closing approximately 90 locations across the country as part of a new company strategy.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Bedford, MA|News|
Phony Paper Passer Fled, Nearly Hit Cop With Car, Caught Shoplifting At Walmart, Police Say: Report
The teen led police on a lengthy high-speed chase, according to police, the Sun reported.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Cranston, RI|News|
Hairy Situation — Woman Skips Without Paying Cranston Salon, Cops say
She pretended to pay on settle up on a mobile payment app as she was leaving, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Warwick, RI|News|
Warwick Native Facing Sexual Activity Involving Animals Charges Allowed To Get His 2 Cats Back
After his arrest, he was initially forbidden to "possess live animals" as a condition of his bond.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Across Rhode Island|News|
Deadly Block Island Plane Crash Under NTSB Investigation
The Federal Aviation Administration also said it was investigating the crash.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Across Rhode Island|News|
Rhode Island Finds 1st West Nile Sample Of 2025
The sample was collected in East Providence, according to the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Newport, RI|News|
Newport Jazz Festival Starts Friday, Expect Heavy Traffic
The festival will bring a lot of traffic this weekend, the police department warned.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Newport, RI|News|
Newport Man Charged With Enticing Minor Into Sexual Activity
The Newport man was also charged with possessing child pornography.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
