With Rhode Islanders now spending more time outdoors, the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is reminding people to take precautions to prevent rabies.
Rabies is a serious, fatal disease that is most often transmitted to humans through a bite or scratch from an infected animal. People...
At 1:50 AM, Troopers arrested Michael Kieloch, age 43, of 19 Merrick Street, Rumford, Rhode Island, for 1.) Driving Under the Influence of Liquor – BAC Unknown – First Offense; and 2.) Refusal to Submit to a Chemical Test – First Offense. This arrest was the result of a motor vehicle stop on...
In observance of National Water Safety Month, the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) encourages all Rhode Islanders to take steps to keep themselves and the young people in their lives safe in and around water.
"Drowning is the single-leading cause of death among children ages 1-4 years...
Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is seeking public comment on intent to issue a Categorical Exclusion.
RIDOH has reviewed for approval the request by the Woonsocket Water Division for a Categorical Exclusion determination for the proposed City of Woonsocket private side lead service...
PROVIDENCE, RI – On Monday, May 4, 2026, Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore honored the high school students selected as 2026 Rhode Island Civic Leadership Award winners at a State House ceremony. The award is given annually to high school students who have made outstanding contributions to their...
On Tuesday night, May 12, weather permitting, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) is scheduled to restore the original traffic pattern at the Douglas Pike Bridges (Route 7) where they pass over I-295 in Smithfield. Now that it has completed the replacement of these bridges, the...
With warmer weather now here, the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is reminding people to take measures to prevent tick and mosquito bites when outdoors.
Avoiding tick bites prevents the transmission of Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases, such as anaplasmosis, ehrlichiosis,...
Following the recent sewage discharge event from the East Providence wastewater collection system in the area of Watchemoket Cove in East Providence, the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising the public to avoid all direct contact with the water in Watchemoket Cove. While there are...
CRANSTON, RI – The RI Department of State and the RI Board of Elections jointly hosted an operational tabletop exercise (TTX) for local election officials and stakeholders on Friday, May 1, 2026.
Tabletop exercises enable participants to think through their proposed responses to realistic...
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is making awards to seven community-based organizations and municipalities through its 2026 Rhode Island Streets Transformation Project, which supports short-term community design projects that promote physical activity and active transportation. Now...
