From the oldest tavern in America to the first U.S. Open in golf, Newport, Rhode Island has been the site of dozens of historic American firsts.

A 27-year-old Newport man has been arrested for having several illegal guns in his possession.

Rhode Island State Police arrested a 27-year-old Newport man Thursday following an investigation into allegedly violent, racist, and anti-government threats.

Newport City Councilor Xay Khamsyvoravong is the fourth Democrat to join this year's race for lieutenant governor.

Castle Hill Inn is resuming select accommodations, including guest stays, after nearly a month of recovery from a devastating fire.

Police advised people to avoid Van Zandt Avenue, Third Street and JT Connell Highway for the time being.

NEWPORT, R.I. – One of the few historic, but still privately-owned, Newport mansions has hit the market for $22 million. Known as “Champ Soleil,” the 5-plus acre estate at 601 Bellevue Ave. was built ...

Xay Khamsyvoravong, a Democrat, joins a growing field of candidates who are challenging Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos.

NEWPORT, R.I.—I first saw Seaview Terrace from behind. With wind from the ocean at my back, I bypassed the main entrance and instead stepped through an opening in a nondescript chain link fence that ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. NEWPORT, R.I. (WPRI) — Police have released body-worn camera footage from the night a Rhode Island assistant attorney general was ...

NEWPORT, R.I. (WHDH) - On Wednesday the Newport School Committee will address a troubling assault on a student with special needs. The assault led to the arrest of four high school students. Police ...

House Oversight Committee released the videos of former President Bill Clinton's and former Secretary Hillary Clinton's Epstein testimony. by Amazing America Staff NEWPORT, R.I. (Amazing America) — If ...