Brown University survey shows rise in nonconsensual contact
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Students at Brown University in Rhode Island have reported an uptick in nonconsensual contact in a new survey. The Providence JournalRead More
State awarded grant to test school drinking water for lead
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Rhode Island has been awarded federal funding to protect students from lead in school drinking water. U.S. Sen. Jack Reed saysRead More
Providence police department launches recruitment drive
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — The Providence Police Department is looking to bolster its ranks. City Public Safety Commissioner Steven Pare (pah-REE’) said during the launchRead More
Transportation officials launch youth bike safety program
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Rhode Island’s transportation department has launched a new youth bicycle safety program. Transportation Director Peter Alviti visited the William D’Abate ElementaryRead More
Hookah lounge to serve additional suspension after murder
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — The Providence Board of Licenses has approved a three-week suspension of the license for a hookah bar where a man wasRead More
Criminal charges won’t be filed after fatal boat crash
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — State environmental officials say criminal charges won’t be filed after a fatal boating accident in Rhode Island. The Newport Daily News reportsRead More
House speaker’s campaign aide charged with money laundering
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Rhode Island’s attorney general says a campaign aide to the House speaker has been indicted on a charge of money laundering.Read More
Inmate pleads guilty to dealing drugs from behind bars
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — An inmate at Rhode Island’s state prison has pleaded guilty to running a drug distribution operation from behind bars. Federal prosecutorsRead More
RI man pleads guilty to using his mom to help deal cocaine from prison
A Rhode Island man pleaded guilty to selling crack cocaine while in prison, using his mother as a go-between, officials said Tuesday. James Comey, 30,Read More
Providence mayor says he’d consider moving Columbus statue
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — The mayor of Providence said Tuesday he would consider moving a Christopher Columbus statue that was vandalized. Democratic Mayor Jorge ElorzaRead More