Hurricane guides available to the public

19 August 2008, 3:53 pm

' The State of Rhode Island wants you to be ready in case a hurricane comes to the area.... read more

Abiding by the law

17 August 2008, 5:31 pm

The resignation of eight of 12 members of Rhode Island's Commission on Hispanic Affairs is an unnecessary distraction from the real issues at play in the debate over illegal immigration.... read more

Gov calls on PUC to mandate renewable energy

15 August 2008, 5:16 pm

This just in from the gov's office: Governor Donald L. Carcieri today sent a letter to the members of the Public Utilities Commission urging the Commission to mandate that National Grid enter into long-term ...... read more

EPA Grant Helps Rhode Islanders Enjoy Safe Beaches

13 August 2008, 5:02 pm

With the summer beach season in high gear, EPA's New England Administrator Robert Varney today announced a grant of $209,650 to the Rhode Island Department of Health to improve and expand water quality ...... read more

Native Rhode Islander Killed in Iraq During House Search

12 August 2008, 4:50 pm

A marine with ties to Rhode Island has died in Iraq. The family of 22-year old Michael Ferschke says he died Sunday, apparently shot during a house search.... read more

Parts of Rhode Island Under Flash Flood Warning

11 August 2008, 4:24 pm

ABC 6 is tracking severe weather in the form of thunderstorms and torrential downpours for most of Rhode Island and parts of Massachusetts.... read more