Home contractors caught up in sting

'Tis the season for home improvement projects. With many consumers considering sprucing up a home, Eyewitness News went undercover, finding some contractors are cutting corners, putting homeowner's property and bank accounts at risk.

 

In case you missed it: Wed. in Review

In case you missed a story here or there, here are the local happenings from Wednesday, May 22, 2013.

Bernanke signals Fed to…

WASHINGTON (AP) — Chairman Ben Bernanke told Congress Wednesday that the U.S. job market remains weak and that it is too soon for the Federal Reserve to slow its extraordinary stimulus programs.

     

    Man charged with Newport copper thefts

    A Newport man has been arrested for allegedly stealing copper downspouts from 16 homes around the city.

      R.I. Education Commissioner Deborah Gist during a taping of Newsmakers with Tim White. 

      Contract length a factor for Gist

      R.I. Gov. Lincoln Chafee on Wednesday reaffirmed his support for Education Commissioner Deborah Gist, but stopped short of fully endorsing the school chief’s request for a three-year extension when her contract ends next month.

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