With levels of respiratory viruses like the flu, COVID-19, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) very high in Rhode Island and across the country, all Rhode Islanders are urged to take prevention measures to help keep themselves and their family members healthy, including getting a flu shot and...
The Rhode Island Department of Health's (RIDOH) Center for Drinking Water Quality, in coordination with Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank (RIIB), has awarded a $199,856 Emerging Contaminants grant to the University of Rhode Island (URI) to conduct a statewide manganese vulnerability study.
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On Wednesday January 7, 2026, at 10:00 PM, Troopers arrested Alyssa Xavier, age 28, of 23 Hayward St. Fl. 1, Pawtucket, Rhode Island for 1) False Report of a Crime and 2) Obstructing an Officer in the Execution of Duty. This arrest was a result of a barracks investigation and Xavier turning...
On Friday night, January 16, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) is scheduled to temporarily close the on-ramp from Jefferson Boulevard to I-95 South in Warwick because of bridge construction. The ramp will remain closed through summer 2027 while RIDOT completely replaces the...
On January 6, 2026, members of the Special Victims Unit arrested Raymond Altomari, age 75, of 34 Arlington Street, East Providence, Rhode Island, for Procurement of Alcoholic Beverages to Underage Person - 1st Offense. Mr. Altomari was processed at the Lincoln Barracks and arraigned in Sixth...
On January 5, 2026, members of the Gaming Enforcement Unit arrested Jace Masson, age 18, of 30 Auna Drive, Apartment 10, Brockton, Massachusetts, for Larceny under $1500.00. Mr. Masson was transported to the Lincoln Barracks, where he was processed and misdemeanor released.
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Starting Sunday night, January 11, drivers on Route 146 can expect overnight delays for the installation of steel beams for the new Twin River Road Bridge in Lincoln. The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will conduct brief overnight highway closures while the beams are being placed,
