Worcester Tragedy and Rhode Island Updates | Providence News

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

A woman linked to the tragic death of an off-duty Worcester police officer is now under investigation — and she’s also the co-founder of a mental health group for cops, adding emotional complexity. In Rhode Island, Governor Dan McKee will update on the long-awaited Washington Bridge rebuild, while Attorney General Peter Neronha drops a major cold case development. Locally, a golf developer buys Mulligan’s Island in Cranston with plans for renovations and a temporary shutdown, and Providence prepares to unveil new plans to revitalize the iconic La Pigna Arch. Meanwhile, the State Fire Marshal…