PROVIDENCE, RI – TODAY, Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI) issued the following statement on the tragic shooting at Brown University: My thoughts are with the Brown University and Providence communities, and our extended Rhode Island family tonight. The loss of two lives is an unimaginable tragedy for their families. I am praying for the swift recovery of the […]Read More
Shooting at Brown University, 2 People Killed and 8 Wounded,
The shooting happened at the Barus and Holley building on the east side of the campus, Providence Mayor Brett Smiley said. The building is seven stories tall and includes Brown’s engineering and physics department. It is possible the number of victims may change as the investigation continues. Gov. Dan McKee joined Mayor Smiley and other […]Read More
Pawtucket Man Pleads Guilty to Possession and Distribution of Child
PROVIDENCE – On December 1, 2025, a Pawtucket man pleaded guilty in federal court in Rhode Island for knowingly accessing, possessing, and distributing child pornography, announced Acting United States Attorney Sara Miron Bloom. Gary Ethier, 60, pleaded guilty to charges of distribution and possession of child pornography. He will be sentenced on March 5, 2026. […]Read More
Statement from the McKee Campaign on Aaron Guckian’s Campaign for
The McKee campaign released the following statement from spokesperson Christina Freundlich: “Aaron Guckian is back with the same tired Republican playbook that would turn Rhode Island into a testing ground for Donald Trump’s agenda. While he will continue to push the same Trump economic agenda that is raising the cost of living in Rhode Island, […]Read More
City of Providence Announces Temporary Road Closures for Roger Williams
Detours will be in effect beginning December 1, 2025, for approximately 4-6 weeks PROVIDENCE, RI — Mayor Brett P. Smiley and the Providence Parks Department today announced temporary road closures within Roger Williams Park to support construction of a new timber boardwalk at Cunliff Lake, which will improve public access and enhance recreational opportunities. Construction began […]Read More
Delta Dental of Rhode Island, state leaders to honor Dentist
Established in 2025, new program encourages early career dentists to start and grow their career in R.I. Delta Dental of Rhode Island and the Rhode Island Foundation will join Governor Dan McKee, House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi, Senate President Val Lawson and leaders from the state’s oral health sector for a ceremony honoring the inaugural […]Read More
Texas Woman Sentenced for Role in Fentanyl Trafficking Conspiracy
PROVIDENCE – An Austin, Texas woman, who currently resides in Massachusetts, was sentenced on November 25, 2025 in federal court in Rhode Island for her role in distributing and conspiring to distribute more than 310 grams of fentanyl, announced Acting United States Attorney Sara Miron Bloom. Patrica Parker, 74, was sentenced by U.S. District Court […]Read More
Mayor Smiley, Chief Silva Roll Out New Providence Rescues Amid
Rescue 8 and Rescue 9 mark the City’s first EMS new additions in over a decade, boosting response times and reducing reliance on mutual aid PROVIDENCE, RI – Mayor Brett P. Smiley, City Council President Rachel Miller and Providence Fire Chief Derek Silva today announced the official launch of two new “Impact Rescues” — Rescue 8 […]Read More
Lieutenant Governor Matos and Citizens to Host Student Entrepreneurship Challenge
JOHNSTON, RI – Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos and presenting sponsor Citizens will host the Lieutenant Governor’s Entrepreneurship Challenge, a business pitch competition for high school students. Five teams of Rhode Island students will pitch their business ideas to a panel of judges and will win over $10,000 in scholarships. This presentation will take place Wednesday, December […]Read More
Roy, Magaziner Issue Joint Statement on Discharge Petition on Congressional
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Representatives Chip Roy (R-TX-21) and Seth Magaziner (D-RI-02), lead sponsors of the bipartisan Restore Trust in Congress Act, the leading proposal to ban Members of Congress from trading individual stocks, released the following statement after the filing of a discharge petition to bring their bill to the House floor for a vote. “The clock is now […]Read More