Ian Donnis
@iandonnis.bsky.social
Murrow Award-winning political reporter for Ocean State Media, RI’s NPR and PBS station; baseball fan; love good food, dogs and Little Rhody
Newport considered most Hallmark-like community in RI
December 15, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Newport considered most Hallmark-like community in RI
Bystander hailed as a hero for disarming Sydney gunman www.npr.org/2025/12/14/n...
Bystander hailed as a hero for disarming Sydney gunman
New South Wales Premier Chris Minns on Sunday praised the man's actions, calling it "the most unbelievable scene."
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December 15, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Bystander hailed as a hero for disarming Sydney gunman www.npr.org/2025/12/14/n...
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In a world where fewer and fewer people concern themselves with the plight of others, the loss of Rob Reiner, who cared deeply about humanitarian causes, feels that much more devastating. RIP: 1947-1925.
[Selfie: July 2022, NYC]
[Selfie: July 2022, NYC]
December 15, 2025 at 1:52 PM
In a world where fewer and fewer people concern themselves with the plight of others, the loss of Rob Reiner, who cared deeply about humanitarian causes, feels that much more devastating. RIP: 1947-1925.
[Selfie: July 2022, NYC]
[Selfie: July 2022, NYC]
Person of interest released as search continues for Brown University shooter www.oceanstatemedia.org/politics/pro...
Providence officials release ‘person of interest’ in Brown shooting and look for new suspects
The shooter is still at large. ‘We still have a lot of steps left to take, obviously, in this case,” Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha said.
www.oceanstatemedia.org
December 15, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Person of interest released as search continues for Brown University shooter www.oceanstatemedia.org/politics/pro...
Surprise Providence update coming at 10:45
December 15, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Surprise Providence update coming at 10:45
Link to tonight’s NewsHour, with my interview with @johnyangtv.bsky.social youtu.be/eucwslOX_vk?...
PBS News Weekend full episode, Dec. 14, 2025
YouTube video by PBS NewsHour
youtu.be
December 15, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Link to tonight’s NewsHour, with my interview with @johnyangtv.bsky.social youtu.be/eucwslOX_vk?...
Scenes from the Lippitt Park vigil. Pix by Mike Jones of @oceanstatemedia.bsky.social
December 15, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Scenes from the Lippitt Park vigil. Pix by Mike Jones of @oceanstatemedia.bsky.social
I'm getting set to tape an interview with PBS NewsHour on yesterday's shooting
December 14, 2025 at 8:20 PM
I'm getting set to tape an interview with PBS NewsHour on yesterday's shooting
Link for those who need more resources www.providenceri.gov/communityres...
December 14, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Link for those who need more resources www.providenceri.gov/communityres...
Message from Gov McKee
December 14, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Message from Gov McKee
Via @risenate: “Rhode Island is our home, a place where we should feel safe and surrounded by love”
December 14, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Via @risenate: “Rhode Island is our home, a place where we should feel safe and surrounded by love”
PVDMayor Brett Smiley says an injured student he spoke with in the hospital told him doing an active shooter drill in HS helped them in the moment yesterday
December 14, 2025 at 5:25 PM
PVDMayor Brett Smiley says an injured student he spoke with in the hospital told him doing an active shooter drill in HS helped them in the moment yesterday
Col Perez is very guarded in talking about the person of interest. He says search warrants are being filled as needed
December 14, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Col Perez is very guarded in talking about the person of interest. He says search warrants are being filled as needed
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Hundreds had gathered for an event at Bondi Beach called Chanukah by the Sea, which was celebrating the start of the Hanukkah Jewish festival. n.pr/3Mxhdlv
At least 12 dead, including 1 gunman, in attack on Jewish event on Sydney's Bondi Beach
Hundreds had gathered for an event at Bondi Beach called Chanukah by the Sea, which was celebrating the start of the Hanukkah Jewish festival.
n.pr
December 14, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Hundreds had gathered for an event at Bondi Beach called Chanukah by the Sea, which was celebrating the start of the Hanukkah Jewish festival. n.pr/3Mxhdlv
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Neighbors, our community has suffered a terrible tragedy. My heart breaks for the students who lost their lives to senseless gun violence and their families - and all in our community affected.
December 14, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Neighbors, our community has suffered a terrible tragedy. My heart breaks for the students who lost their lives to senseless gun violence and their families - and all in our community affected.
Order to shelter in place is immediately lifted
December 14, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Order to shelter in place is immediately lifted
.@PVDMayor tells reporters a person of interest in yesterday’s shooting at @BrownUniversity has been detained
December 14, 2025 at 12:08 PM
.@PVDMayor tells reporters a person of interest in yesterday’s shooting at @BrownUniversity has been detained
PVDMayor says invisible police presence will be boosted tomorrow and the city is NOT encouraging people to skip church or other Sunday activities
December 14, 2025 at 4:20 AM
PVDMayor says invisible police presence will be boosted tomorrow and the city is NOT encouraging people to skip church or other Sunday activities
Image of Brown University shooting suspect. PVD police tip line is 401-652-5767
December 14, 2025 at 3:53 AM
Image of Brown University shooting suspect. PVD police tip line is 401-652-5767
