Dec 14 Watch 6:27 Providence community reels from deadly shooting and lockdown at Brown University By John Yang, Kaisha Young, Andrew Corkery In Providence, Rhode Island, two Brown University students were killed and nine others wounded in a shooting Saturday in a classroom. Authorities say a person of interest was taken into custody at a hotel about 20 miles from Providence. John… Continue watching
Dec 14 WATCH: Trump addresses deadly attacks in Syria, Australia and Rhode Island at Christmas reception By Associated Press As he arrived at the White House's Christmas reception, Trump paid tribute to those killed and injured in the three attacks. Continue reading
Dec 14 Live updates: Deadly shooting at Brown University By Associated Press The incident happened Saturday afternoon in a classroom during final exams and paralyzed the campus, with students sheltering in place for hours. Continue reading
Dec 14 Person of interest in custody over Brown University deadly shooting, police say By Kimberlee Kruesi, Amanda Swinhart, Holly Ramer, Associated Press The attack Saturday afternoon set off hours of chaos across the Ivy League campus and surrounding Providence neighborhoods as hundreds of officers searched for the shooter and urged students and staff to shelter in place. Continue reading
Dec 13 At least 2 people killed, 8 injured in shooting at Brown University in Rhode Island By Kimberlee Kruesi, Jennifer McDermott, Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press A shooter dressed in black killed at least two people and wounded eight others at Brown University on Saturday during final exams on the Ivy League campus, authorities said, as police searched for the suspect. Continue reading
Dec 02 Watch 5:09 These 5th grade journalists challenge perceptions of their city's schools By Ben Berke, Ocean State Media In Providence, Rhode Island, public schools have long faced scrutiny over low test scores, crumbling buildings and persistent challenges communicating with bilingual families. But one city elementary school is pushing back against that narrative, thanks to a team of young… Continue watching
Sep 22 Judge lifts Trump's halt of nearly complete offshore wind energy project By Jennifer McDermott, Matthew Daly, Associated Press A federal judge ruled Monday that a nearly complete offshore wind project halted by the administration can resume, dealing President Donald Trump a setback in his ongoing effort to restrict the U.S. offshore wind industry. Continue reading
Aug 25 Democratic governors demand Trump resume offshore wind project near Rhode Island By Jennifer McDermott, Associated Press The Democratic governors of Rhode Island and Connecticut, members of Congress and union workers are calling on the Trump administration to allow a major offshore wind project to move forward. Continue reading
Aug 21 Judge Frank Caprio, whose empathy in Rhode Island court earned him fame, dies at 88 By Steve LeBlanc, Associated Press Frank Caprio, a retired municipal judge in Rhode Island who found online fame as a caring jurist and host of “Caught in Providence,” has died. Continue reading
Jul 28 Watch 4:50 Rhode Island distillery blends local flavors to create unique spirits By Barbara Dury and Pamela Watts, Rhode Island PBS and Justin Kenny, Rhode Island PBS Weekly Some 100 years after prohibition, a distillery in Providence is serving up local liquor. But it's not your run-of-the-mill alcohol, it’s both organic and oceanic. Pamela Watts of Rhode Island PBS Weekly reports for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. Continue watching