Rhode Island is the only state to celebrate Victory Day, which recognizes the end of World War II with the surrender of Japan ...

Charged under the name Nicholas Rossi, the former RI man became a global sensation after faking his death and hiding in the ...

Two men were charged with attempted murder after allegedly shooting at a woman Sunday morning. Also, a boil water advisory ...

Good morning, Newport! 🗓️ Today is Sunday, Aug. 10, the 222nd day of 2025. There are 143 days left in the year. 🚨 You need ...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Like Del’s Lemonade or the Gaspee parade, Victory Day is one of the Ocean State’s unique summertime ...

It’s Victory Day in Rhode Island on Monday.It marks Japan's surrender to the U.S., ending World War 2 in August 1945.

Temperatures across Rhode Island are expected to soar into the 90s this week. Heat indices in Providence are forecasted to reach 96 degrees, and residents are urged to take precautions to stay cool ...

Rhode Island observes Victory Day on the second Monday of August, commemorating the end of World War II. The holiday has faced criticism for focusing on Japan's surrender and the atomic bombings, ...

PORTSMOUTH, R.I. (WJAR) — An ICE arrest in Rhode Island is making national headlines for how it unfolded. It was an unusual exchange between agencies, as an undocumented immigrant walked out of the ...

Monday marks a holiday that Rhode Island, alone amongst all 50 states, recognizes as official- Victory Day, also commonly referred to as Victory over Japan Day or V-J Day.

The Perseid meteor shower is about to peak, and the weather is looking great for stargazing in Rhode Island. Arguably, the favorite summer meteor shower, the Perseid meteor shower, will reach its peak ...