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Providence woman charged in connection with falsifying nomination signatures during

An indictment, information, or complaint is merely an allegation. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha and Colonel Darnell S. Weaver announced today that a Providence woman has been charged in Providence County Superior Court with knowingly falsifying and submitting nomination papers, stemming from […]Read More

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­­­­­Governor McKee Issues Proclamation Celebrating LGBTQ+ Pride Month

PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today issued a proclamation designating June as LGBTQ+ Pride Month. “Rhode Island will always be a place where everyone is free to be who they are and love who they love,” said Governor Dan McKee. “I’m proud to recognize June as Pride Month in Rhode Island and to stand in solidarity with […]Read More

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Suspect ID- Stolen Providence Police cruiser

Earlier Wednesday evening, Providence Police arrested Ishmael Lee, age 34, following a brief struggle with the officer before fleeing in a marked Providence Police cruiser. Officers were on routine patrol when they observed two men riding Slingshots in a bike lane on Broad Street, resulting in Lee being pulled over by police. During the stop, […]Read More

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South Kingstown Police Department launches #SafeSummerSK

The South Kingstown Police Department today announced the launch of its #SafeSummerSK initiative.   “We all look forward to longer days and warm weather, but the summer months can be a dangerous time on our roads, particularly for younger drivers,” said Matthew C. Moynihan, Chief of Police for South Kingstown. “This summer, we’re increasing patrols […]Read More

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Mayor’s Scholarship Program Accepting Applications Starting June 1st

Application Period: June 1 – July 1, 2024 PAWTUCKET – Mayor Donald R. Grebien, the City of Pawtucket, the Pawtucket City Council, and the Pawtucket School Department have announced that they will be accepting applications for the Mayor’s Scholarship Program from June 1st to July 1st, 2024. The scholarship was established to help assist Pawtucket youth […]Read More

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Rhode Island Storm Recovery – Keep in Touch, Stay on

WARWICK, RI. – Although the deadline to apply for FEMA assistance after the winter storms and flooding has passed, we are still available to help applicants. If you have already applied for FEMA assistance, you can ask questions, update your contact information and application, get advice on appealing a FEMA determination and submit required documentation. Documents […]Read More