U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry called on Congress to approve President Barack Obama’s war powers request during testimony before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Wednesday «Our nation is strongest when we act together — and we simply cannot allow this collection of murderers and thugs to achieve its ambitions,» Kerry said, noting that the […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI - Mayor Jorge O. Elorza today outlined efforts to aggressively and systematically repair potholes throughout the City of Providence. Mayor Elorza announced that Department of Public Works has potholes crews out repairing roadways daily. These efforts are guided by daily, proactive surveys of streets and by the Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Services, to […]readmore
Urban Outfitters “Cheeky” teacups are mislabeled as microwave safe. If microwaved, the gold paint accents on the teacups can spark, posing a fire hazard. The consumers should immediately stop using the recalled teacups and contact Urban Outfitters for instructions on returning the product for a refund. The consumer should contact Urban Outfitters at (800) 282-2200 […]readmore
Colonel Steven G. O’Donnell, Superintendent of the Rhode Island State Police and Commissioner of Public Safety, announces the arrest of a Providence man on drug distribution charges by the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Task Force. On March 6, 2015 members of the HIDTA Task Force and the United States Bureau of Immigration and […]readmore
Posted: Mar 03, 2015 8:28 AM ESTUpdated: Mar 03, 2015 10:23 AM EST By Associated Press Former House Speaker Gordon Fox has agreed to plead guilty to charges of bribery, wire fraud and filing a false tax return following an investigation that included a dramatic federal raid on the Statehouse, according to court documents unsealed Tuesday. The details […]readmore
Pawtucket – Fire destroy a multi-family home on Thornton Street early Tuesday morning. National Grid was called in to assist in turning the gas off in the area. Firefighters battled the fire in extremely icy conditions, slush and running water covering the road. Everyone in the home was able to get out safely. Firefighters rescued some […]readmore
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif are meeting for a second day in Switzerland to discuss the status of Tehran’s nuclear program. Kerry and Zarif met for two hours Tuesday morning in the city of Montreux. A senior State Department official says they are expected to resume talks […]readmore
With opening arguments scheduled to begin Wednesday in the Boston Marathon bombing trial, prosecutors have made a strong case in pre-trial evidentiary filings tying the lone survivor, Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, to the blasts that killed three and maimed scores. If prosecutors can persuade a jury that Tsarnaev is guilty, however, it’s an open question whether jurors […]readmore
On March 1, 2015, Troopers assigned to The Lincoln Woods Barracks conducted a motor vehicle stop for speeding and several other moving violations on Route 95 in the City of Providence. Troopers seized a loaded stolen .22 Caliber Smith & Wesson-Walther pistol from under the driver’s seat during the motor vehicle stop. The pistol was […]readmore
Colonel Steven G. O’Donnell, Superintendent of the Rhode Island State Police and Commissioner of Public Safety, announces the arrest of three (3) men on drug distribution charges by the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Task Force. On March 2, 2015 members of the HIDTA Task Force, the United States Bureau of Immigration and […]readmore