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  • [CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] The U.S. Court in Providence. A Providence man will be sentenced July 24 for his admitted part in a Land Rover credit fraud scheme in RI & NH.

    U.S. Court Injunction Halts Trump Dismantling HHS

    [CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] The U.S. Court in Providence. A Providence man will be sentenced July 24 for his admitted part in a Land Rover credit fraud scheme in RI & NH. By: Rob Borkowski

    PROVIDENCE, RI — A Rhode Island court has granted a preliminary injunction filed by Attorney General Peter Neronha and 19 other attorneys general against Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the […]

  • Red Cross: Keep Fireworks Safety In Mind

    By: Rob Borkowski

    PROVIDENCE, RI— If your holiday plans include fun in the water, make sure your family is knows fireworks safety, has swimming skills and knows how to help  in an emergency. […]

  • TBTS’s ‘Waitress’ A Sweet, Satisfying Treat

    By: Joe Siegel

    WAKEFIELD, RI — The musical “Waitress,” now being performed at Theatre by the Sea, coasts along with a breezy charm.  Dakota Mackey-McGee gives a winning performance as Jenna, a woman […]

Business

  • [CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] The Rhode Island State House is located at 82 Smith St. Providence. Rep. Solomon's bills  increase catalytic converter theft penalties & create an interstate compact.

    Bennett, Burke $17 Minimum Wage Bill Clears House, Senate

    [CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] The Rhode Island State House is located at 82 Smith St. Providence. Rep. Solomon's bills  increase catalytic converter theft penalties & create an interstate compact. By: Rob Borkowski

    STATE HOUSE — The House of Representatives and Senate today approved bills introduced by Rep. David A. Bennett and Sen. John Burke that would increase Rhode Island’s minimum wage from […]

  • [CREDIT: Courtesy Photo] Members of Casino Employees Against Smoking Effects (C.E.A.S.E. RI) and several unions rallied in the State Capitol May 20 supporting a casino smoking ban bill, which has the support of House Speaker Joe Shekarchi.

    Casino Smoking Ban Bill Supporters Rally at State House

    [CREDIT: Courtesy Photo] Members of Casino Employees Against Smoking Effects (C.E.A.S.E. RI) and several unions rallied in the State Capitol May 20 supporting a casino smoking ban bill, which has the support of House Speaker Joe Shekarchi. By: Rob Borkowski

    STATE HOUSE — Members of Casino Employees Against Smoking Effects (C.E.A.S.E. RI) and several unions rallied in the State Capitol rotunda May 20 supporting a casino smoking ban bill, protecting […]

  • Suzy Q’s Summit General Opens

    By: Rob Borkowski

    COVENTRY, RI — Not long after Suzy Quattrocchi and Town Council members cut the ribbon at Suzy Q’s Summit General, 25 Old Summit Road,  more than 100 hungry people from […]

Schools

  • [CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] The Rhode Island State House is located at 82 Smith St. Providence.

    McNamara Soft-Shell Football Helmet Bill Passes House

    [CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] The Rhode Island State House is located at 82 Smith St. Providence. By: Rob Borkowski

    STATE HOUSE — The House of Representatives has approved legislation introduced by Rep. Joseph M. McNamara (D-Dist. 19, Warwick, Cranston) requiring soft shell helmet covers for high school football players. […]

  • [CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] A list of Warwick Teachers Union related reductions proposed to help meet the Warwick Schools FY26 deficit, including teacher layoffs.

    Committee OKs 15 Teacher Layoffs, $1.9M Cuts Remain

    [CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] A list of Warwick Teachers Union related reductions proposed to help meet the Warwick Schools FY26 deficit, including teacher layoffs. By: Joe Siegel

    WARWICK, RI — The School Committee approved 15 teacher layoffs Tuesday on a 4-1 vote, which still leaves the district  with a $1.9 million FY26 deficit. The district’s FY26 budget […]

  • [CREDIT: Rhonda Lapham] From left, Lapham's mother, who was one of her natural mentors and Lapham herself.

    BBBS RI: Natural Mentors Pack Powerful Influence

    [CREDIT: Rhonda Lapham] From left, Lapham's mother, who was one of her natural mentors and Lapham herself. By: Rob Borkowski

     RHONDA LAPHAM Market President, iHeartMedia Providence & Board Member, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rhode Island May is a time of change and growth. Students are wrapping up the school […]

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Police and Fire

  • [CREDIT: CPD] Coventry Police have ruled the Mulberry Court shooting a domestic homicide.

    CPD Investigating Fatal Car – Bicycle Crash

    [CREDIT: CPD] Coventry Police have ruled the Mulberry Court shooting a domestic homicide. By: Rob Borkowski

    COVENTRY, RI — Coventry Police were called to Hill Street Wednesday at 5:51 p.m. for a fatal car – bicycle crash. Coventry Rescue personnel also responded to the scene and […]

  • [CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] The WPD has ID'd the drivers in Monday's Airport Road Motorcycle crash, and disclosed more details of the investigation.

    Road Rage Attacker Arrested Post-Punch May 17

    [CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] The WPD has ID'd the drivers in Monday's Airport Road Motorcycle crash, and disclosed more details of the investigation. By: Rob Borkowski

    WARWICK, RI — Officer Gian MIcheletti arrested a North Kingstown man May 17 at 7:30 p.m. near Little Red Hen School, 358 Old Forge Road, after the road rage attacker […]

  • The Rhode Island State Police are stationed in several barracks throughout RI. Each week Troopers make multiple RI arrests recorded in the RI Trooper log.

    Trooper Log – 4 Coventry Arrests: Reckless Driving, Fraud

    The Rhode Island State Police are stationed in several barracks throughout RI. Each week Troopers make multiple RI arrests recorded in the RI Trooper log. By: Rob Borkowski

    COVENTRY, RI — Coventry arrests and other Kent County arrests in the RI Trooper Log  June 18- 23 involved charges for reckless driving, check fraud,  and controlled substances. Here are […]