The top U.S. military officer is leaving open the possibility that American ground troops could be deployed to Iraq to fight Islamic State militants. U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman General Martin Dempsey told a congressional panel Tuesday if he concludes U.S. military advisers need to accompany Iraqi fighters into battle against the insurgents, he […]readmore
Colonel Steven G. O’Donnell, Superintendent of the Rhode Island State Police and Commissioner of Public Safety, announces that on Thursday, September 11, 2014, members of the Rhode Island Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force arrested Bryce Capracotta, age 19, of 31 Brown Street, North Providence, Rhode Island, for two (2) counts of Possession of […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) – Advocates are announcing a new project to provide permanent supportive homes for victims of domestic violence. The Smith Hill Community Development Corporation received grant money to purchase a building in Providence and renovate three apartments, which will be designated for families at the Sojourner House. The house is a social service […]readmore
Listen to Mrs. Raimondo words at the 911 Memorial Ceremony that took place at the State House this morningreadmore
Listen to Mr. Fung’s words at the 911 Memorial Ceremony that took place at the State House this morning readmore
This recall involves Kidde residential smoke alarm model i12010S with manufacture dates between December 18, 2013 and May 13, 2014, combination smoke/CO alarm il2010SCO with manufacture dates between December 30, 2013 and May 13, 2014, and combination smoke/CO alarm model KN-COSM-IBA with manufacture date between October 22, 2013 and May 13, 2014. They are hard-wired […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) – Former Mayor Buddy Cianci kicked off his general election matchup against Jorge Elorza by answering questions about his corruption conviction and trying to focus on what he said the race is about: Which candidate can lead Providence to a better future? Elorza, a law professor and former housing court judge, meanwhile, […]readmore
Providence – LPR News podcast Memorial ceremony at the Rhode Island State House readmore