Rhode Island
Rhode Island officer buys groceries for elderly woman with no food at home
(CNN) — A Rhode Island police officer just reminded the world that while the coronavirus pandemic can claim lives, shut down cities, and change lifeRead More
RI governor announces new travel restrictions as state records another coronavirus-related death
(AP/WHDH) — Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo announced new travel restrictions for people visiting the state All out-of-state passenger vehicles entering Rhode Island at theRead More
Rhode Island stopping all cars with out-of-state plates, enforcing 2-week quarantine
The National Guard is now stopping all out-of-state drivers entering Rhode Island and telling them to quarantine for two weeks. Police are also continuing toRead More
Rhode Island sends out National Guard to search for fleeing New Yorkers
The Rhode Island National Guard started going door to door on Saturday in coastal areas to inform any New Yorkers who may have come toRead More
R.I. Department of Health: 2 dead from the coronoavirus
Rhode Island announced its first two deaths from the coronavirus on Saturday, the same day that the state National Guard was expected to be goingRead More
Rhode Island cracks down on visitors from New York
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — The Rhode Island National Guard will go door to door in coastal communities starting Saturday to ask people if they areRead More
ACLU questions constitutionality of Rhode Island stopping New York cars
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — The American Civil Liberties Union of Rhode Island is questioning the constitutionality of Gov. Gina Raimondo’s directive allowing state police toRead More
$300M in emergency loans OK’d; New York restrictions imposed
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Rhode Island lawmakers on Thursday approved as much as $300 million in emergency borrowing to help the state pay its billsRead More
Many businesses cautious about restarting economy amid virus
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — President Donald Trump wants the country open for business by mid-April, but some experts warn it’s not as easy as flippingRead More
Connecticut state trooper arrested in Rhode Island
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (AP) — Connecticut State Police have seized the guns, badge and cruiser of a trooper following his arrest in Rhode Island on misdemeanorRead More
