Rhode Island governor unveils aggressive long-range testing program
Rhode Island is rolling out an aggressive coronavirus testing program that Gov. Gina Raimondo said Wednesday will help stamp out future outbreaks of the disease.Read More
More unemployment fraud claims; 10K virus cases confirmed in Rhode Island
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — An investigation into possible unemployment benefits fraud related to the coronavirus pandemic is expanding with as many as 2,000 cases inRead More
2 New England businessmen charged with fraudulently seeking pandemic relief loans
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Two businessmen have been charged with fraudulently seeking more than a half-million dollars in forgivable loans designed for businesses struggling becauseRead More
Governor to require masks when in public; RI adds 241 cases
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Almost everyone in an indoor or outdoor public place in Rhode Island will be required to wear a face mask startingRead More
Investigation underway after dog owner finds hot dogs containing nails in Newport, RI
NEWPORT, R.I. — Police in Newport, Rhode Island are turning to the public for help after a person walking their dog said they found piecesRead More
Governor announces some stipulations on economic restart
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Shopping in retail stores with limited numbers of customers, al fresco-only dining at restaurants, and some people returning to their officesRead More
Rhode Island records state’s highest single-day COVID-19 death toll
(AP) — Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo reported Sunday the state saw 24 additional deaths from COVID-19, the state’s highest single-day toll, increasing the state’sRead More
Raimondo says state still on target for May 9 restart
Gov. Gina Raimondo said Friday she still hopes to lift Rhode Island’s stay-at-home order in about a week, even though the daily number of newRead More
New Jersey man pleads guilty to stalking, child porn charges in Rhode Island
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A New Jersey man has pleaded guilty to persuading four minor girls to send him sexually explicit photos of themselves afterRead More
Brown University sued over virus closure; Providence closing streets
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A Brown University student has filed a class-action lawsuit against the Ivy League school seeking reimbursement for tuition, room, board andRead More