Governor McKee Issues Statement On Federal Government Shutdown
Governor Dan McKee has issued a statement in response to the federal government shutdown. He says as governor, he has made it clear that affordability - particularly for health coverage - is his top priority and he's supporting the state's Congressional Delegation as they fight to keep it accessible and affordable.
Three Rhode Island Schools Receive Blue Ribbon Recognition From U.S. Department of Education
Three schools in Rhode Island received Blue Ribbon Schools Awards from the U.S. Department of Education. The three schools that were 2025 awardees: Melville Elementary School in Portsmouth, Pocasset Elementary School in Tiverton, and Robert L. Bailey, IV Elementary School in Providence. In late August, the Federal...
New poll finds Gov. McKee’s approval rating at 24%, looks ahead to gubernatorial race
(WJAR) — A recent University of New Hampshire poll found that Gov. Dan McKee's approval rating is at 24%. This means 7 in 10 Rhode Islanders disapprove of his performance, according to the poll. Of those disapproving his performance, 35% cited McKee's handling of infrastructure and transportation as their...
North Providence police arrest man on gun charge
NORTH PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — North Providence police said a man was arrested after a vehicle stop on Wednesday. According to police, they conducted a vehicle stop on Mineral Spring Avenue after observing the vehicle to have multiple vehicle violations. The driver, 24-year-old Luis Breban of Pawtucket, was found...
Cranston police still searching for woman reported missing in August
Cranston police are investigating the disappearance of a woman named Jennifer Grenier.
2 arrested in connection with ACI inmate death
CRANSTON, R.I. (WJAR) — Rhode Island State Police said two people are facing charges after an ACI inmate died last month. According to the police report, officers responded to the ACI on Aug. 9 after a report of a sudden inmate death. State police said inmate Eric Correia had...
RIDOT closes travel lanes on I-95 South at Route 10 for bridge inspection after...
The travel lanes on I-95 South near Exit 33/Route 10 in Cranston will be blocked until 5 a.m. Wednesday.
Coventry Town Council to vote Thursday on removal of town solicitor, leadership change
COVENTRY, R.I. (WLNE) — Councilors and community members in Coventry will convene for a special meeting tomorrow with pivotal conversations expected regarding town leadership. On the agenda, councilors will discuss terminating Town Solicitor Stephen Angell, who’s been at the center of controversy regarding redacted...
Rhode Island’s big swing at police reform is slow to make change
Around the time of George Floyd’s murder in the spring of 2020, Providence had its own incident that fueled protests and allegations of police brutality. Joseph Hanley, a Providence police sergeant, was filmed kicking a Black man, Rishod Gore, as he laid face down on the ground in handcuffs. Providence publicly...
Wyatt Detention Center detainee sentenced in contraband conspiracy
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — A Wyatt Detention Center detainee was sentenced on Tuesday for possessing and distributing contraband inside the facility, according to Acting United States Attorney Sara Miron Bloom. 36-year-old Matthew Pizarro was sentenced to 60 months in federal prison, followed by 24 months of...
