McKee eyes next steps before HealthSourceRI’s rate hikes
The longest government shutdown is now over, but lawmakers still haven't come to an agreement on continuing to offer expanded Affordable Care Act benefits.
‘First batch’ of cats from Central Falls hoarding investigation up for adoption
The Rhode Island Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has put the "first batch" of cats rescued from a Central Falls home earlier this month up for adoption.
Two arrested in Cranston disturbance on Route 295
SCITUATE, RI — Rhode Island State Police made three arrests on Jan. 14, including two stemming from a disturbance on Route 295 in Cranston. At 10:30 a.m., troopers arrested Julio Nunez-Gomez, 24, of Providence, on an affidavit and arrest warrant for domestic simple assault originating from the Providence Police...
East Providence gets closer to restricting use of e-bikes
After someone on an electric bicycle vandalized the new court at Kent Heights Park, the East Providence City Council has introduced an ordinance that would tighten restrictions on the use of e-bikes.
Rhode Island Energy breaks off contract with SouthCoast Wind amid federal uncertainty
Rhode Island’s second attempt to grow its offshore wind portfolio is dead in the water. Michael Dalo, a spokesperson for Rhode Island Energy, confirmed in an email to Rhode Island Current Friday morning that the company ended its negotiations with SouthCoast Wind to purchase power from the project. The news comes...
Prov. Mayoral Candidate Morales Gets Solid Crowd at Event in Smiley’s Backyard
Rhode Island State Representative David Morales appeared at a campaign event Wednesday night just down the street from Mayor Brett Smiley’s East Side mansion and turned out a solid crowd. Morales has announced he is a candidate for Mayor. Smiley and Morales are on schedule to meet in the Democratic primary in...
Nine R.I. Waterbodies Fall Into Toxic Soup
Water pollution, cyanobacteria, by blooming blue-green algae is a public health and environmental problem. (istock) Since fall officially began, Sept. 22, the departments of Health and Environmental Management have issued no-contact advisories for nine Rhode Island waterbodies. People and their pets are/were advised...
RI woman killed in wrong-way crash in Somerset
An investigation is underway into a deadly wrong-way crash that happened in Somerset Thursday night, according to Bristol County District Attorney Thomas Quinn III.
5 Rescued After Sailboat Heading to the Bahamas Sinks Hundreds of Miles Offshore
"Everyone was stable and in good condition," the Coast Guard said after the Nov. 7 rescue
Providence school librarian accused of hitting student
A school librarian in Providence is accused of hitting a student. Police said they a woman reported on Friday, Oct. 17 that her son was assaulted by his library teacher at Pleasant View Elementary School. The mother told police that her son and other students were in the library when...
