PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — The Rhode Island State House was open for special Saturday hours ahead of Rhode Island Independence Day on May 4.

Lawmakers said the open hours were to let residents and visitors alike learn more about the state’s history as one of the first to declare independence from Great Britain.

Some of Rhode Island’s 250th birthday exhibitions were on display during the open hours.

Next month, 50 kids from across New England will be dressed in their best as they walk the runway at this year’s Glimmer Gala.

It’s an evening for childhood cancer survivors to feel like celebrities.

“For them, not only do they get to feel like a normal kid doing a normal activity, but they get to feel larger than life,” said Alison Hornung, founder and CEO of the Glimmer of Hope Foundation. “I hear the kids go into their classrooms after and say, ‘I got to walk the runway show and I got to do a photo shoot.’”

That photo shoot and shopping spree are something each child, like 6-year-old Bella Berg from Lexington, gets to take part in.

“For everything that they go through and that loss of identity, it really makes them feel like they’re beautiful and strong, inside and outside,” Hornung said.

The Glimmer of Hope Foundation started six years ago. It brings hope to families whose children are battling cancer. This year’s gala is expected to be their biggest yet, with at least 500 people expected to attend.

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The goal is to give the kids confidence and make them feel special.

“They get to be alongside kids that are going through the same thing as them, so they don’t feel different,” said Hornung. “They just feel seen and understood.”

The Glimmer Gala takes place Saturday June 13 at the Rhode Island Convention Center. Click here for more.

The Rhode Island Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.

Here’s a look at May 1, 2026, results for each game:

Winning Mega Millions numbers from May 1 drawing

16-21-27-41-61, Mega Ball: 24

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Winning Numbers numbers from May 1 drawing

Midday: 5-4-5-8

Evening: 5-1-7-5

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Winning Wild Money numbers from May 1 drawing

08-09-17-31-33, Extra: 15

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Winning Millionaire for Life numbers from May 1 drawing

17-24-26-28-55, Bonus: 04

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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your prize

• Prizes less than $600 can be claimed at any Rhode Island Lottery Retailer. Prizes of $600 and above must be claimed at Lottery Headquarters, 1425 Pontiac Ave., Cranston, Rhode Island 02920.
• Mega Millions and Powerball jackpot winners can decide on cash or annuity payment within 60 days after becoming entitled to the prize. The annuitized prize shall be paid in 30 graduated annual installments.
• Winners of the Millionaire for Life top prize of $1,000,000 a year for life and second prize of $100,000 a year for life can decide to collect the prize for a minimum of 20 years or take a lump sum cash payment.