Rhode Island's First Black History Museum to Open This Spring
The African American Museum of Rhode Island will celebrate its grand opening in Providence on April 4.
RI-produced documentary 'Serling' to premiere at South by Southwest
New Footage Released From Brown University Shooting
Weather
Roger Williams Park Zoo Closed Sunday Due To Freezing Cold
Free admission for Patriots fans pushed back a week due to extreme temperatures.

Providence Snowstorm Cleanup Costs Exceed $562K
City's storm response budget already depleted by over 25% from January blizzard.
Providence Mayor Asks for Patience as City Works to Remove Snow
Smiley says DPW crews have been working around the clock since the weekend storm.
Politics
Defense Secretary to Tour Electric Boat Shipyard in Rhode Island
Hegseth's visit part of 'Arsenal of Freedom Tour' to learn about defense manufacturing

Protesters Gather for 'People's State of the State' During Governor's Address
Advocates call for rent stabilization to address rising homelessness in Rhode Island
Rhode Island Proposes Arming Campus Police at Public Colleges
Legislation would mandate public universities to equip officers with firearms, sparking debate over campus safety
Science
Exotic Tegu Lizard Found Buried in Rhode Island Snow
Homeowner discovers weakened reptile while shoveling driveway

Rhode Island Man Finds Massive Lizard Buried in Snow
The Argentine black-and-white tegu was suffering from frostbite and required emergency treatment.
Hazardous Timbers to Be Removed from Providence River
CRMC, TNC, and Providence to dismantle old Point Street Bridge pilings with $2.3M NOAA grant
Crime
Man Charged for Using Social Media to Exploit Minors
Authorities say West Warwick resident Justin Adkins coerced child abuse material through online games and apps

Providence Releases Body Cam Footage of Brown University Shooting Response
The video, with redactions, provides a glimpse into the initial police response to the fatal attack that killed two students.
Bodycam footage, reports released in Brown University shooting
Officials in Providence, Rhode Island share details on deadly campus attack that left 2 dead, 9 injured
Entertainment
Netflix's 'Secret Mall Apartment' Doc Earns Near-Perfect Rotten Tomatoes Score
The documentary about a group of young Rhode Islanders who built a secret home inside a shopping mall has become a surprise hit on the streaming platform.

Craig Ferguson to Host 'Scrabble' on The CW
The former 'Late Late Show' host will lead the new game show premiering this month.
Former Providence Journal Staffers Showcase Diverse Artwork in "Post-Journalism" Exhibit
Thirteen retired photographers and artists from the Providence Journal come together to display paintings, photographs, drawings, and collages at a Providence gallery.