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WEST WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE) — Mothers Against Drunk Driving Rhode Island alongside Youth Driven and the Tori Lynn Andreozzi Foundation to kick off their Safer Rhodes in 2024 campaign.
The event at the West Warwick Youth center featured youth speakers that were victims of impaired driving.
The organizations said the initiative comes after preliminary data showed 2023 had the highest number of roadway fatalities in six years, with an increase of 30 fatalities over 2022.
“At Mothers Against Drunk Driving, we’re focused on one goal: ending impaired driving for good,” MADD Victim Advocate Jennifer O’Neil said. “No other Rhode Island family should suffer from the 100% preventable choice of impaired driving.”
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A car carrying a family of three went into the Seekonk River in Rhode Island Sunday evening, authorities said.
The vehicle entered the river near the Taft Street boat ramp shortly before 7:30 p.m., Pawtucket Police Chief Tina Goncalves said in a statement.
A bystander riding a jet ski heard the car dive into the water and attempted to help, while another witness called 911, according to Goncalves.
First responders arrived within three minutes of the emergency call, Goncalves noted.
The vehicle’s three occupants are believed to still be inside, The Boston Globe reported.
Recovery efforts resumed Monday, with Pawtucket police and fire personnel working alongside Rhode Island State Police and other state agencies to remove the vehicle from the river, Goncalves said.
“Conditions are extremely challenging for dive teams due to the strong current and poor underwater visibility,” she added.
A video released by the Globe shows the car being recovered from the water Monday afternoon.
Authorities have not released the identities or conditions of the occupants.
“We ask that you please keep the family and their loved ones in your prayers as our first responders continue recovery efforts,” Goncalves said.
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(WJAR) — Rhode Island leaders will announce millions in funding for road improvements in Aquidneck Island on Monday.
Members of the Rhode Island Congressional Delegation will announce $19,250,000 in federal funding for the project.
File image of traffic in Aquidneck Island. (WJAR)
It’s meant to improve road and sidewalk conditions on the island.
This will include high-visibility crosswalks to improve pedestrian safety.
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Senator Jack Reed, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, and Congressman Gabe Amo are expected to attend.
The Rhode Island Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at June 28, 2026, results for each game:
Midday: 7-7-1-0
Evening: 6-7-5-2
Check Numbers payouts and previous drawings here.
04-05-07-13-32, Extra: 18
Check Wild Money payouts and previous drawings here.
04-11-31-54-58, Bonus: 03
Check Millionaire for Life payouts and previous drawings here.
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