Across Rhode Island|News|
Rhode Island Gov. McKee: 'Not The Time For A Utility Rate Increase'
Costs are rising nationwide and families are already burdened, the governor said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
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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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Across Rhode Island|News|
University Of Rhode Island Graduate Awarded Fullbright Scholarship To Teach English In Uruguay
Amanda Queiroz will travel to Uruguay in March.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Charlestown, RI|News|
Field Of 3 In Charlestown Town Council Race
The town council election is Tuesday.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Providence, RI|News|
Providence Ward 2 City Council Election
A Democrat prevailed in the primary to face off against the Republican who was unopposed.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Pawtucket, RI|News|
Pawtucket Woman Stole More Than $10K: Cops
She also fraudulently obtained more than $500 in public assistance, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Warwick, RI|News|
Warwick Man Arrested On Gun And Drug Charges After Home Searched: Cops
The Warwick Police Special Operations Group and Providence Police Organized Crime & Intelligence Bureau searched the home, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Across Rhode Island|News|
Arrest Made In Fatal Cranston Crash: Cops
A Providence man was charged with driving to endanger — death resulting, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Newport, RI|News|
Rhode Island Environmental Cops Catch 3 Unlicensed MA Fishermen With 69 Fish: Police
Of the 69, fish, 67 were undersized, according to the department of environmental management.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Charlestown, RI|News|
Santa Visiting Charlestown Rathskeller
Santa's stopping by the Charlestown Rathskeller for lunch.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Across Rhode Island|News|
Feds Want Providence Man Charged With Threatening Trump Arrested Again
A federal prosecutor claimed Carl Montague violated the conditions of his pretrial release.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Across Rhode Island|News|
Rhode Island Traffic Safety Advocates Urge Thanksgiving Sober Driving
The advocates stressed that every Rhode Islander has a role to play in preventing tragedy on the roads.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
North Kingstown, RI|News|
Toy Drives In North Kingstown: How To Make The Holidays Merry For Everyone
One of the most well-known toy drives is the Toys for Tots campaign, led by the Marine Corps Reserves
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Coventry, RI|News|
Toy Drives In Coventry: How To Make The Holidays Merry For Everyone
One of the most well-known toy drives is the Toys for Tots campaign, led by the Marine Corps Reserves.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Across Rhode Island|News|
Thanksgiving Now America’s Deadliest Holiday: Study
Be careful Thursday.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Across Rhode Island|News|
Rhode Island's Jonah Hinton Named Atlantic 10 Player Of The Week
Hinton scored a career-high 24 points to lead Rhode Island to a come-from-behind road win over Yale in the team's lone game of the week.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Portsmouth, RI|News|
Portsmouth Woman Stole More Than $10K: Cops
The Portsmouth woman also fraudulently obtained more than $500 in public assistance, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Central Falls, RI|News|
Central Falls Murder, Kidnapping And Conspiracy — 8 Charged
The Central Falls police failed to provide any information on how the young woman was killed or what the motive was behind her slaying.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Providence, RI|News|
Providence Cockfighter Gets Off With Probation, $200 Fine
The Providence man dodged jail time despite admitting to his involvement in cockfighting.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Across Rhode Island|News|
University of Rhode Island Forms Search Committee For Next Athletics Director
The university has appointed a 13-member committee to lead a national search and advance a slate of finalists.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Across Rhode Island|News|
Rhode Island's Roads Worst In America: Study
More than a third of Rhode Island's major roads are in poor condition, the study revealed.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
