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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

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Governor McKee, RI Office of Energy Resources and Dept. of

PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee, the Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources (OER) and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) have awarded $160,000 in grants to support farmers as they decarbonize their agricultural operations. The clean energy projects funded through this opportunity will further the reduction of the state’s carbon footprint while reducing […]Read More

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AttendanceMattersRI: Governor McKee, Commissioner Infante-Green Recognize Weekly Attendance Leaders and Improved Schools

Week of May 13, 2024 PROVIDENCE, RI – Acknowledging the importance of consistent attendance in education and in alignment with the #AttendanceMatters campaign, Governor Dan McKee and Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green are pleased to highlight the top elementary, middle, and high schools with the greatest average weekly attendance. The following schools are Rhode Island’s attendance leaders for the week of May 13, 2024*: Elementary: Clayville Elementary School, Scituate – 97.5% Middle: Times2 STEM Academy** – 98.5% High: Trinity Academy for […]Read More