WASHINGTON – U.S. Congressman David N. Cicilline (D-RI), a member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement today: “I am shocked and outraged by the despicable, premeditated mass shooting last night that targeted the men and women of the Dallas Police Department. Too often, it seems that our country takes for granted the […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – In accordance with a Presidential Proclamation, Governor Gina M. Raimondo has ordered U.S. and Rhode Island flags to be flown at half-staff at all state facilities and buildings. The flags will remain at half-staff until sunset on July 12, 2016 in honor of the victims of the shooting in Dallas. «It is […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Governor Gina M. Raimondo, joined by Senate President M. Teresa Paiva Weed, Rep. Deborah Ruggiero and state Energy Commissioner Carol Grant, hosted a ceremonial bill signing of legislation that will enhance the state’s renewable energy policies, create green jobs, and help move the state’s energy sector toward a clean, sustainable, reliable future. […]readmore
By Carmen Russo PROVIDENCE, RI – Mayor Jorge Elorza today announced the city’s plan to seek a $40 million Neighborhood Infrastructure Bond to make needed investments and build stronger neighborhoods throughout the capital city. «Making the necessary long term investments in our infrastructure is an essential component of building stronger and more vibrant neighborhoods across […]readmore
Providence, RI- Over the past nine days, the Providence Police Department Intelligence Unit and Narcotics Bureau has executed search warrants at three locations throughout the City. As a result of these investigations police have seized over four kilograms of heroin, suspected fentanyl, firearms, vehicles and approximately $65,742 in U.S. Currency. Additionally, seven individuals have been […]readmore
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A * FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR… SOUTHERN PROVIDENCE COUNTY IN RHODE ISLAND… * UNTIL 315 PM EDT * AT 122 PM EDT…DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED THUNDERSTORMS PRODUCING HEAVY RAIN ACROSS THE WARNED AREA. FLASH FLOODING IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN SHORTLY, PARTICULARLY ACROSS CRANSTON AND PROVIDENCE. * SOME LOCATIONS […]readmore
Esta Tarde: Una probabilidad de lluvias y tormentas eléctricas. Algunas de estas tormentas podrían producir granizo pequeño, viento borrascoso, y lluvia intensa. Parcialmente soleado, la máxima alrededor de 85. Viento del sur alrededor de 8 mph. La probabilidad de precipitación 40%. Nuevas cantidades de lluvia menos de un décimo de una pulgada, cantidades más altas […]readmore
LINCOLN, R.I., July 7, 2016 – While summer is a great time for outdoor activities, it can also bring extreme heat and humidity. In fact, nearly a third of weather-related deaths in the U.S. are attributed to excessive natural heat, heat stroke, sun stroke or all three, according to the Centers for Disease Control and […]readmore
PAWTUCKET – Tuesday night Pawtucket Police Captain and Director of the Neighborhood Response Unit (NRU), Michael Newman, stood alongside City officials, community leaders and neighborhood residents at the Blackstone Valley Community Action Program (BVCAP) building on West Avenue last night to celebrate the opening of an NRU office at that location and the adoption of […]readmore
Providence – Colonel Steven G. O’Donnell, Superintendent of the Rhode Island State Police and Commissioner of the Department of Public Safety, announces that he will be joined by Governor Gina M. Raimondo, Mr. Kobi Dennis from Unified Solutions, and various other community and elected leaders as they kick-off the Rhode Island Midnight Basketball League season. […]readmore