⚓ What's Up Today in Newport County: Wednesday, January 29

Local, independent news serving Newport County and Rhode Island.

Good Morning! It’s Wednesday, January 29, 2025.

The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton is warning about dangerous travel conditions Wednesday morning across parts of Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Read More

There was a structure fire in the area of Broadway on Tuesday, according to Newport Police. Newport Police posted the following on Facebook at 4:23 pm; “There is a structure fire on Broadway. Broadway is currently closed in the area of Fowler and Thurston, please seek an alternate route”. At 5:47 pm, they updated the post to say, “Broadway is now open”. What’sUpNewp is working on gathering additional details.

Newport School Superintendent Colleen Burns Jermain joins What’sUpNewp today at 1:30 pm for her exclusive monthly one-on-one live conversation. What questions do you have for the Superintendent? Ask Questions/Watch Conversation

A compelling new exhibition by renowned photo artist, filmmaker, author, and clinical psychologist Donna Bassin debuts today at Newport Art Museum. Read More

Newport City Council is hosting a workshop on the Capital Improvement Program in the Council Chambers at 5:30 pm today.

A snow squall hit Newport on Tuesday. X user @Ando1Noisy took a video of the snow, which he described as “insane.” The National Weather Service (NWS) announced the snow squalls on Tuesday morning and warned that “brief reductions in visibility can be expected in these localized showers/bands.” A second round of snow squalls was expected to hit the same areas on Wednesday, according to another announcement from the NWS. Credit: @Ando1Noisy via Storyful

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National Weather Service warns of slippery conditions across Massachusetts and Rhode Island, urges caution for motorists and pedestrians

Jayden Pierre scored 16 points as Providence beat Seton Hall 69-67 on Tuesday night.

Tage Thompson and JJ Peterka each had a hat trick and an assist to lead the Buffalo Sabres to a 7-2 win against the Boston Bruins on Tuesday night.

With threats that federal immigration officials may seek information or even come to school grounds, education officials across the country, including Rhode Island, are developing plans to help protect students and their families.

Two-week drills to include response coordination between Navy forces and local first responders

Starting today, any student, ages 9-18 can now register to receive ten private music lessons at the Providence School of Music, free of charge.

Newport Public Schools’ Superintendent Colleen Burns Jermain will join What’sUpNewp for her next monthly live conversation, “Ask The Superintendent”, on Wednesday, January 29, at 1:30 pm.

Middletown town and school officials pledge Monday night to work together to solve a projected educational budget shortfall from the state, saying anything else wouldn’t be in the best interest of students – and the community as a whole.

State legislators join School Committee for workshop on public education formula, unfunded mandates, and community issues.

Acclaimed roots duo brings “Greetings From New England” tour to JPT Film & Event Center on July 18.

Weather: A slight chance of rain and snow showers after 4 pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 44. Breezy, with a west wind 18 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph. The chance of precipitation is 20%. Tonight - Mostly clear, with a low around 19. Breezy, with a northwest wind 18 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph.

Marine: WSW wind 16 to 18 kt, with gusts as high as 36 kt. A slight chance of rain and snow showers after 4 pm. Seas 1 ft or less. Tonight - WNW wind 16 to 20 kt, with gusts as high as 34 kt. Mostly clear. Seas 1 ft or less. The current water temperature is 36 degrees.

Sun, Moon & Tide: Sunrise at 6:59 am. Sunset at 4:57 pm. High tide at 7:21 am & 7:43 pm. Low tide at 12:31 am & 1:28 pm. The lunar phase is a Waning Crescent.

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Rhode Island Current: Rhode Island officials on guard as Trump tries to impose federal funding freeze

Rhode Island Current: Judge throws out CRMC approval of Jamestown marina expansion, forces new hearing

WJAR: Jamestown police officer narrowly avoids oncoming car during traffic stop

WJAR: 100-year-old Little Compton veteran attends concert of music he wrote

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