Governor Update and Local Alerts | Providence News

Providence News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 19, 2026 · 1m

Governor Dan McKee drops major updates on the Washington Bridge rebuild and a statewide pause on new license plate cameras—while Attorney General Neronha unveils breakthroughs in a cold case. Local police chase leads on a hit-and-run in Freetown and illegal dumping in South Kingstown, plus a shocking rabies scare involving a raccoon attack in Potter Wood. Meanwhile, a golf course developer takes over Mulligan’s Island for renovations, Providence prepares to unveil La Pigna Arch plans, and Massachusetts authorities hunt for a woman tied to an off-duty officer’s death. Listen in comfort:Get a…