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Coast Guard House deck officially open

Fri, 24 May 2013 19:23:17 GMT

Months after it was devastated by Superstorm Sandy, Narragansett's historic Coast Guard House partially re-opened Friday, just in time for Memorial Day.

RI donations to help tornado victims

By Nancy Krause — Fri, 24 May 2013 20:45:41 GMT

While many people head to cookouts and parades this Memorial Day weekend, some Rhode Island volunteers will be driving supplies down to tornado victims in Oklahoma.

Suspect arraigned for Swift trespass

By Jennifer Quinn — Fri, 24 May 2013 04:58:10 GMT

A 22-year-old man arrested near Taylor Swift's Westerly home has pleaded no contest to a trespassing charge.

Portsmouth asks judge kill bridge tolls

By Courtney Caligiuri — Fri, 24 May 2013 11:17:21 GMT

The town of Portsmouth has filed a restraining order to stop the installation of tolls on the Sakonnet River Bridge.

Churchgoer saves woman's life at Mass

Fri, 24 May 2013 22:12:23 GMT

A local churchgoer became a hero when he saved a woman's life during Mass last week.

Groups use social media to save animals

Fri, 24 May 2013 22:11:47 GMT

Rescue groups are using social media in an attempt to save available pets from euthanization, and -- so far -- they're succeeding.

Stolen Purple Heart replaced

Fri, 24 May 2013 22:07:59 GMT

The father of a fallen Marine received a new Purple Heart medal Friday to replace the one stolen from his home earlier this month.

Ex-mayor Laffey exits Colo. gov race

Fri, 24 May 2013 21:27:03 GMT

A former Rhode Island mayor bowed out of Colorado's governor's race after three days as a candidate.

RIPTA service limited on Memorial Day

Fri, 24 May 2013 21:26:05 GMT

The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority will operate on a limited schedule on Memorial Day.

Theft suspect caught on camera

Fri, 24 May 2013 21:08:44 GMT

Newport Police are renewing a push to identify a break-in suspect.

Woman arrested, getaway driver suspect

Fri, 24 May 2013 20:10:53 GMT

Pawtucket police have arrested an area woman on suspicion of driving the getaway car during a reported bank robbery.

Two local Memorial Day parades canceled

Fri, 24 May 2013 19:44:27 GMT

Both the North Attleboro and Seekonk Memorial Day festivities have been canceled due to predicted inclement weather, both police departments have confirmed.

Vets honored at State House ceremony

Fri, 24 May 2013 18:30:36 GMT

Governor Chafee began Rhode Island's Memorial Day Weekend by laying a wreath in the State House Garden of Heroes.

Organizers optimistic despite forecast

Fri, 24 May 2013 17:47:03 GMT

Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of summer here in Southern New England, but tourism officials won't let the gloomy weather outlook dampen their spirits.

Cape Flyer service begins Friday

Fri, 24 May 2013 15:41:28 GMT

The MBTA has launched a new summer rail service from Boston to Cape Cod.

Newport scaling back cliff walk repairs

Fri, 24 May 2013 15:40:33 GMT

The Newport City Council has endorsed scaled-back plans by the state for repairs to the Cliff Walk and also given the go-ahead for a contract for new permanent restrooms near one entrance to the walk

Bombing suspect's hearing rescheduled

Fri, 24 May 2013 12:46:37 GMT

A federal judge has rescheduled a probable cause hearing for surviving Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev.

In case you missed it: Thurs. in review

Fri, 24 May 2013 09:47:05 GMT

In case you missed a story here or there, here are the local happenings from Thursday, May 24, 2013.

Rangers avoid sweep, beat Boston in OT

Fri, 24 May 2013 06:23:36 GMT

Chris Kreider deftly steered in a pass from Rick Nash 7:03 into overtime, and the Rangers stayed alive in the Stanley Cup playoffs with a 4-3 victory over the Boston Bruins on Thursday night.

Francona's Indians win return to Fenway

Fri, 24 May 2013 06:18:12 GMT

Drew Stubbs, Mark Reynolds and Michael Bourn combined for nine hits and eight RBIs and the Indians had 16 hits in their 12-3 win on Thursday night.

Board approves arming university cops

Fri, 24 May 2013 00:43:56 GMT

State education officials have approved allowing RI's public colleges and universities to arm their campus police officers.

West Warwick priest charged with DUI

By Angie Angers — Fri, 24 May 2013 00:20:48 GMT

A West Warwick priest was charged with DUI and several traffic violations after he was stopped by police.

Police arrest 3 bank robbery suspects

By Angie Angers — Thu, 23 May 2013 23:58:28 GMT

Pawtucket Police arrested 3 bank robbery suspects connected to a morning hold-up.

Outburst during texting case hearing

Thu, 23 May 2013 23:38:16 GMT

A knot of technology remains tightly wound for a Cumberland man who earlier this year was sent to the ACI for sending text messages he claims are connected to the alleged victim’s cell phone, not his.

Owner claims road work cost her money

By Susan Hogan — Thu, 23 May 2013 22:52:47 GMT

A local store owner says she lost a weeks worth of business because of construction, and wanted the utility company to pay up.

$400M project proposed in Providence

By Dan McGowan, WPRI.com Reporter — Thu, 23 May 2013 22:16:37 GMT

The former executive director of Rhode Island’s Economic Development Corporation wants to build a biomass to renewable energy plant along Providence's waterfront on Allens Avenue, but he said the city needs to commit to freezing commercial tax rates to make the project happen.

Kraft interested in hosting Super Bowl

Thu, 23 May 2013 21:38:04 GMT

Could America's most anticipated sporting event make its way to New England? New England Patriots' owner Bob Kraft said the thought piques his interest.

Local students build an electric car

Thu, 23 May 2013 21:08:29 GMT

Two Tiverton high school students showed off an electric car they built that, just four months ago, was nothing more than a pile of PVC pipes and batteries.

E.P. police chief to be reinstated Fri.

By Angie Angers — Thu, 23 May 2013 21:03:20 GMT

The East Providence police chief will be reinstated to his job on Friday morning.

Docs get pink slips in Lifespan cuts

By Nancy Krause — Thu, 23 May 2013 20:48:18 GMT

Fifteen doctors are among the 122 people being laid off as Rhode Island’s largest hospital network tries to cut nearly $150 million in expenses.