The state Medical Examiner’s Office reports fewer cases in the backlog since the departure of the chief medical examiner. She was placed on…
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Legislation Could Provide Support For Some Affected By Summer Storms
As residents continue to deal with the aftermath of last week’s destructive storms, lawmakers are hoping to help those most affected.
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Cranston City Council May Ask For Change To Police Disciplinary Process
The Cranston City Council may ask the General Assembly to overhaul the disciplinary process used for vetting complaints against police officers. Yet…
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Children In Crisis: Documents, Data, And Resources
Want to take a deeper dive into Rhode Island’s child welfare system? Here’s a selection of reports and documents about the Department of Children, Youth…
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RI Gets Federal Dollars For AP Exams
Rhode Island will get $45,248 in federal funding to help low-income students take Advanced Placement exams. The U.S. Department of Education announced a…
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Children In Crisis: Investigating DCYF, One Story At A Time
Days after taking office, Gov. Gina Raimondo made a change in leadership at the Department of Children, Youth, and Families. That was after a series of…
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Ex-Chief Palombo Wants Cranston to Pay For His Own Legal Representation
Former Cranston police chief Marco Polombo Jr. wants the city to pay for his own legal representation to defend against two pending lawsuits. A lawyer…
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Water Authority Reports Elevated Levels Of Lead
A new report from Providence Water finds some homes served by the water authority may be exposed to elevated levels of lead. The utility provides water…
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More Than One Dozen Sharks Spotted Off Cape Cod
Researchers spotted 17 Great White Sharks during a single research trip last week. That’s about double the number spotted by researchers at the same…
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Children In Crisis: Christian’s Story
Christian shares his story about growing up with an abusive mother, running away, and ending up in and out of group homes. Today he’s on his own, trying…
