Rhode IslandPolice monitoring of sex offender’s home cost city $100KFebruary 22, 2019PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — The Providence Public Safety Department says it spent more than $100,000 for police details at the home of a registered sex offender.The Providence Journal ...Rhode IslandProvidence looks to knock off No. 11 MarquetteFebruary 21, 2019No. 11 Marquette (22-4, 11-2) vs. Providence (15-12, 5-9)Dunkin’ Donuts Center, Providence, Rhode Island; Saturday, 12 p.m. ESTBOTTOM LINE: No. 11 Marquette looks to give ...ProvidenceProvidence schools boost access to feminine hygiene productsFebruary 21, 2019PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Providence is making feminine hygiene products available to students for free in all the city’s high schools and middle schools.Under the program announced by ...Marcellus EarlingtonWatson scores 21 to lead Providence past St. John’s 78-59February 21, 2019PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Nate Watson tied his career high with 21 points as Providence topped St. John’s 78-59 on Wednesday night.Alpha Diallo had 16 points and 11 rebounds for ...Rhode IslandRhode Island kicks off self-driving shuttlesFebruary 20, 2019NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (AP) — The operator of Rhode Island’s first self-driving shuttle service says it will be the first in the U.S. to integrate with public mass transit.Edwin Olson, ...ProvidenceOfficials postpone deciding ex-HR director’s severanceFebruary 20, 2019PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Providence officials have postponed deciding on a $127,000 severance package for the city’s former human resources director.The City Council Committee on Claims ...Rhode IslandPolice: Concrete thrown at sex offender’s homeFebruary 20, 2019PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Police say someone threw a piece of concrete through the window of a registered sex offender’s home in Providence, Rhode Island.The vandalism occurred at the home ...Rhode IslandState finds several problems with local charter schoolFebruary 19, 2019PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — The Rhode Island Department of Education says the state’s second-oldest charter school is failing to provide rigorous science courses among other ...Zach HankinsJones leads Xavier over Providence 75-61February 16, 2019PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Tyrique Jones had 19 points and 12 rebounds to lead Xavier to a 75-61 win over Providence on Saturday.Jones made 9 of 11 shots.Naji Marshall had 14 points and seven rebounds for Xavier (13-13, 5-8 Big East Conference), which ended its four-game road losing ...Rhode IslandLawmaker proposes new tax on hookah and vaping productsFebruary 16, 2019PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A Rhode Island state senator has introduced a bill that would add a 1 percent tax on the sale of hookah and vaping products.Democratic Sen. Ana Quezada, of Providence, says the money raised would be used to fund educational programs about the dangers of hookah use ...ProvidenceOfficials to consider boosting security at City HallFebruary 15, 2019PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Providence officials are considering boosting security at City Hall, including adding metal detectors and closing some entrances to the public.The newly-created Special Committee on Public Safety discussed the potential security upgrades during their first meeting ...ProvidenceSuspicious package prompts brief evacuation of city hallFebruary 14, 2019PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Providence City Hall was briefly evacuated after someone spotted a suspicious package on the first floor inside the building.A spokeswoman for the mayor says city employees left the building shortly after noon Thursday and gathered at Biltmore Park.The ...Rhode IslandLawmakers submit bill to monetize Providence water systemFebruary 14, 2019PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Providence lawmakers have again submitted a bill to monetize the Rhode Island city’s water system.The bill announced Wednesday would allow the Providence Water Supply Board to partner with outside water authorities with limited rate increases while maintaining ...Rhode IslandRI leaders talk taxes during business forumFebruary 14, 2019PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Rhode Island Democrats have discussed several tax changes proposed in the governor’s budget during a meeting with local business leaders.House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello said Wednesday during a Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce forum he felt slightly positive ...Rhode IslandLawmaker proposes studying whether to decriminalize sex workFebruary 13, 2019PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A state lawmaker in Rhode Island has proposed creating a legislative commission to look at decriminalizing prostitution.The House Judiciary Committee is currently considering the proposal by Democratic Rep. Anastasia Williams, of Providence.She wants to ...ProvidencePolice chief: Violent crime and property crime decreasingFebruary 13, 2019PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Providence’s police chief says violent crime and property crime dipped in the city last year.Police Col. Hugh Clements Jr. credited Tuesday a data-driven and community-minded approach to policing for the drop in crime. He Rhode IslandInfosys forms community college partnership in Rhode IslandBy JENNIFER McDERMOTTFebruary 12, 2019PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Technology company Infosys announced a new partnership with a community college in Rhode Island to develop workers for digital jobs on Tuesday, with the goal of forming similar arrangements elsewhere in the country.Infosys, an Indian digital design and technology ...AP's Member Network:The DayProvidence man found guilty of heroin trafficking in southeastern ConnecticutFebruary 20, 2019Wilkes-Barre Citizens' VoiceSailor In Iconic V-J Day Times Square Kiss Photo Dies At 95February 18, 2019Connecticut PostSOUND TIGERS Bruins edge Sound TigersFebruary 9, 2019The AdvocateOliveira-Nix weddingDecember 20, 2018Rhode IslandPawtucket prepares to launch school speed camerasFebruary 12, 2019PAWTUCKET, R.I. (AP) — A second Rhode Island city is planning to launch speed cameras in school zones.Pawtucket signed a five-year contract with Sensys Gatso USA to install the cameras in December.City officials Rhode IslandCollege student charged with stabbing homeless womanFebruary 11, 2019PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A college student from Pennsylvania has been charged with what police call the unprovoked stabbing of a homeless woman in downtown Providence, Rhode Island.Police say 22-year-old Conor Noll, of Blandon, Pennsylvania, was arraigned Monday on a felony assault ...ProvidenceCity issues $3.2 million in school-zone speed camera finesFebruary 11, 2019PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Records show Providence collected $3.2 million in fines during the first year of its contentious school-zone speed camera program.WPRI-TV reports the city ...Rhode IslandNew exhibition chronicles the struggle for civil rightsFebruary 10, 2019PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Rhode Islanders are getting a chance to revisit how the civil rights movement played out in the state.The Rhode Island African Heritage Civil Rights History exhibition opens Wednesday at Aldrich House in Providence. It’s a joint project of the Rhode Island ...Rhode IslandRhode Island bill would fine drivers who give to panhandlersFebruary 9, 2019PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A group of Rhode Island lawmakers is trying once again to get a bill passed to fine motorists who give money to panhandlers.Cranston Democratic Rep. Charlene Lima introduced it Thursday with four Democratic co-sponsors.It proposes a fine of up to $100 for ...Rhode IslandProsecutors: Hells Angels member found with drugs, weaponsFebruary 8, 2019PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A man described by federal authorities as a full member of the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club has been detained in Rhode Island on drug and gun charges.The U.S. attorney says 54-year-old Douglas Leedham was detained on Friday after a court-authorized search of his ...Rhode IslandStrip club dancers charged in theft of police officer’s gunFebruary 8, 2019PAWTUCKET, R.I. (AP) — Two strip club dancers have been charged with stealing a Boston police officer’s handgun, prompting the department to place the officer on leave and open an internal investigation.Police say 25-year-old Neish Rivera, 22-year-old Melissa Dacier, and the officer went ...Brown UniversityBrowns gets $5M grant to help catalog, move museum piecesFebruary 8, 2019PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Brown University has received a $5 million grant that will allow the Ivy League school to fully catalog the collection at its anthropology museum in anticipation of a move closer to campus.The grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation will enable the Haffenreffer ...Rhode IslandTreasurer says sewer work could ‘push people into poverty’February 7, 2019PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Rhode Island’s state treasurer says a planned sewer project could “push thousands of people into poverty” over higher sewer rates.General Treasurer Seth Magaziner Press ReleasesBusiness WireProminent Rhode Island Attorney Recognized with Extraordinary Leadership Award by International GroupFebruary 20, 2019More Press ReleasesRhode IslandRadio station: Speaker gave more jobs to his district votersFebruary 7, 2019PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A review by The Public’s Radio has found that the number of legislative workers from the House speaker’s district has increased in recent years.The radio station reviewed voting records and a state employee database. It Jessie GovanLeBlanc’s double-double sparks Georgetown winFebruary 7, 2019PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Freshman Josh LeBlanc had 17 points with 11 rebounds and Georgetown defeated Providence 76-67 on Wednesday night to sweep the season series.Mac McClung had 13 points, six rebounds and five assists for the Hoyas (15-8, 5-5 Big East). James Akinjo had 10 points and ...Rhode IslandRhode Island city settles officer’s sexual harassment suitFebruary 6, 2019NORTH PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A Rhode Island city and the highest-ranking woman on the city’s police force have reached a $150,000 settlement in a sexual harassment suit.A lawyer for North Providence tells The Providence Journal that Lt. Diana Perez was awarded a total of $150,000, with ...Rhode IslandFormer lawmaker pleads no contest to video voyeurism chargesFebruary 6, 2019PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A former Republican state senator from Rhode Island has pleaded no contest to charges that he took nude photos of his ex-girlfriend without her knowledge.Nicholas Kettle pleaded no contest Wednesday to two counts of video voyeurism, while the remaining eight counts ...Rhode Island4 Rhode Island brothers arrested on drug chargesFebruary 6, 2019PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Rhode Island State Police have arrested four brothers they say were selling fentanyl.Police say 29-year-old Luis Alberto Molina; 28-year-old Luis Enrique Molina; 23-year-old Luis Armando Molina; and 21-year-old Luis Miguel Molina, were arrested Tuesday. All face a ...Rhode IslandProvidence faces potential shortfall from budget proposalFebruary 6, 2019PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo’s budget proposal could leave Providence with a $4 million hole in its current budget if it is approved by lawmakers later this year.The Democratic governor’s proposal to cut the state’s payment-in-lieu-of-taxes program could leave ...AP Top NewsCorrection: Government Shutdown-Second Jobs storyFebruary 5, 2019PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — In a story Jan. 16 about government workers taking on odd jobs during the government shutdown, The Associated Press erroneously described the work of Cheryl Inzunza Blum. She represents immigrants in criminal matters in federal court, not in immigration court.A ...Rhode IslandOfficer injured in crash with teen driving stolen carFebruary 5, 2019PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A Providence police officer has been injured in a crash with a 14-year-old boy who was driving a stolen car.Police say the crash happened around 3 a.m. Tuesday when the teen struck the back of another vehicle.The stolen car then crossed over the center line ...ProvidenceProvidence considers $30M bond for schools and neighborhoodsFebruary 3, 2019PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — The Providence City Council is considering whether the city should seek a $30 million bond for school and neighborhood infrastructure projects.The council is scheduled to discuss a bond resolution at its Thursday meeting. It was previously approved by the council’s ...ProvidenceRI bishop returns to Twitter to criticize state lawmakersFebruary 1, 2019PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Providence’s Roman Catholic bishop has criticized Catholic lawmakers and Gov. Gina Raimondo for their support of a bill that would codify Roe v. Wade protections in state law.Bishop Thomas Tobin argues on Twitter that the expectation that the landmark Supreme Court ...ProvidenceCranston man arrested for alleged threat to Providence mayorJanuary 31, 2019PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A Cranston man has been charged with threatening Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza on Facebook.Police say 59-year-old Bruce Valliere was arrested Thursday on a felony charge of threatening a public official and a misdemeanor charge of disorderly conduct.It is ...ProvidencePolice oversight board taps attorney as new leaderJanuary 31, 2019PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A 30-year-old Providence attorney has been tapped to lead a Providence Police Department civilian oversight board.The Providence External Review Authority voted 8-0 Tuesday to nominate Jose Batista as its executive director. The nomination must be approved by the ...ProvidenceFormer lawmaker rejects plea deal on video voyeurism chargesJanuary 31, 2019PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A former state senator charged with taking nude photos of his ex-girlfriend without her knowledge has rejected a plea deal.The Providence Journal Rhode IslandBrown U criticized for using live pigs in medical trainingBy JENNIFER McDERMOTTJanuary 30, 2019PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — An advocacy group has asked federal regulators to investigate Brown University’s medical school, arguing it is violating the law by using live pigs for training in emergency medicine.The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine on Tuesday asked the U.S. ...Rhode IslandThe Latest: Brown U responds to criticism over use of pigsJanuary 30, 2019PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — The Latest on Brown University facing criticism for using live pigs in medical training. (all times local):3:45 p.m.Brown University and Rhode Island Hospital say they abide by all federal regulations and follow strict protocols when using animals for ...ProvidencePolice investigate alleged threat to Providence mayorJanuary 30, 2019PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Providence police are investigating an online threat made against Mayor Jorge Elorza.WPRI-TV reports that the suspect, who has ...Rhode IslandMan working on roof of food bank falls to his deathJanuary 28, 2019PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Police say a man helping install an air conditioner on the Rhode Island Food Bank building has died after a 40-foot fall through the roof.Police say 50-year-old Scott Simons, of New Bedford, Massachusetts, was cutting a hole in the roof of the Providence building ...Rhode IslandSuperman Building tops list of most endangered buildingsJanuary 27, 2019PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Preservationists say Providence’s iconic Superman Building is still facing the kryptonite of neglect.The landmark formally known as the Industrial Trust Building tops the Providence Preservation Society’s list of most endangered properties for 2019.The ...ProvidenceDiallo, Edwards help Providence hold off DePaul 70-67January 27, 2019PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Alpha Diallo scored 20 points and Drew Edwards had 13 and both made a pair of free throws in the closing seconds to help Providence defeat DePaul 70-60 on Sunday.Neither team made a basket in the final two minutes. Max Strus made three free throws with 1:41 ...Rhode IslandState treasurer says Providence pension a big challengeJanuary 25, 2019PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Rhode Island’s state treasurer says Providence’s underfunded pension system is the state’s biggest challenge.Treasurer Seth Magaziner says he is also urging Democratic Mayor Jorge Elorza to look beyond the city’s water system as a solution. WPRI-TV Rhode IslandOfficer under investigation for alleged racist remarkJanuary 25, 2019PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A Providence police officer has been suspended with pay after she was reportedly heard using a racial slur outside court.Public Safety Commissioner Steven Pare told the Providence Journal on Thursday that the patrolwoman was suspended on Wednesday and is the ...Rhode IslandRhode Island rape suspect captured on OhioJanuary 24, 2019PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A man wanted on child rape and kidnapping charges in Rhode Island has been captured in Ohio.The U.S. Marshals Service and Providence police announced Thursday that 31-year-old Marcos Garcia-Solis was apprehended on Wednesday evening near his place of employment in ...