R.I. Lottery selects Bally’s Corp. for state’s second online sportsbook license
PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Lottery has selected Bally’s Corp. to operate the state’s second licensed online sportsbook, according to lottery spokesperson Michael O’Rourke.
The move...
Should a North Kingstown country club be allowed to keep an...
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha on May 12 filed a lawsuit against Quidnessett Country Club, accusing the private golf club of building an unpermitted...
U.S. hotel operators say promised boon from hosting World Cup hasn’t...
NEW YORK (AP) – The promised economic boon from the World Cup hasn’t matched expectations, at least not yet, for U.S. hotels.
Room bookings have been lighter...
Groundbreaking held for new Harborside Inn on Block Island
NEW SHOREHAM – State and local officials on Friday broke ground for a new Harborside Inn, WPRI-TV CBS 12 reported Friday.
The iconic landmark was...
New R.I. law aims to curb human trafficking
Hotels and short-term rental operators in Rhode Island are being required to do their part to prevent human trafficking. In fact, it’s the law.
As...
RIHA offers timely active shooter training ahead of FIFA World Cup
We often take the occasion of going out to our favorite restaurant as a chance to forget about life for a while, to escape...
Yawgoo Valley water park permanently closes
EXETER – Rhode Island no longer has a water park inside its borders.
The owners of Yawgoo Valley Ski Area announced on Thursday they have...
R.I. lawmakers weigh extended bar hours during World Cup
A bill that would permit restaurants and bars in Rhode Island to stay open later during select matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup...
State officials: R.I. will be prepared for 2026 FIFA World...
PROVIDENCE – State and local officials on Tuesday vowed that a comprehensive public safety and logistical plan will be in place when the 2026...
Discover Newport launches new sponsorship initiative
NEWPORT – Discover Newport is launching a new grant program to fund projects that promote overnight tourism economy in Newport and Bristol Counties.
The region’s...
