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Body discovered in North Attleboro

By Jeremy Brown — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 06:31:00 GMT

An investigation is underway after police in North Attleboro found a body.

Leaders work to solve violence problem

By Jennifer Quinn — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:33:05 GMT

Providence's eighth homicide of the year sparks debate over what community is doing to stop violence.

Rask blanks Hawks, Bruins win game 3

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 03:15:35 GMT

The Boston Bruins won Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final over the Chicago Blackhawks, 2-0 on Monday night.

Fall River man convicted of murder

By Tim O'Coin — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 03:07:11 GMT

A Fall River man was found guilty Monday of a double shooting almost four years ago that left one person dead.

Trial begins for murder, arson suspect

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:57:53 GMT

Jared Tefft is accused of killing his friend, Peter Newman, in January 2011 then trying to cover up the crime by burning down his home.

Infant recliner recalled after 5 deaths

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:30:10 GMT

Baby Matters LLC has announced a recall of all Nap Nanny and Chill Infant recliners following five infant deaths.

Habitual offender faces judge again

By Bill Tomison — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:27:57 GMT

A man who's already been convicted 22 times of driving while his driver's license was suspended faced a judge Monday on his latest criminal charges.

Beetles capable of destroying RI trees

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:27:14 GMT

The Department of Environmental Management is working to protect Rhode Island trees from Asian Longhorn Beetles.

Homeless veterans housing opens in Prov

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:22:23 GMT

A newly renovated six-unit building where homeless veterans with mental health and substance abuse problems can live and get support services has been dedicated in Providence.

Budget cuts could close 2 NB schools

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:20:19 GMT

Budget cuts could force closure of some elementary schools in New Bedford.

Twin River launches table games

By Allison Gaito — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 22:43:57 GMT

This week marks the official launch of table games at the newly expanded Twin River Casino in Lincoln.

Providence playground receives facelift

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 22:39:47 GMT

One Providence playground is getting a much-needed facelift after years unfulfilled promises from the capital city.

Charges dismissed in DPW larceny case

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 22:04:37 GMT

Two of Kenneth Naylor's co-workers backed up his claim that Warwick DPW workers were allowed to use taxpayer purchased material and equipment for their personal projects.

Gas prices stall for 3rd straight week

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:53:36 GMT

Gas prices continue to hold steady in Rhode Island for the third week in a row. According to the weekly AAA survey released Monday, June 17, the average price for self-serve regular unleaded was $3.59.

ProCAP receiver accused of overbilling

By Dan McGowan, WPRI.com Reporter — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 20:44:41 GMT

Officials in Rhode Island’s capital city are accusing the court-appointed receiver of Providence’s largest public welfare agency of overbilling for his services, WPRI.com has learned.

Rx license revoked after 2 errors

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 20:43:01 GMT

A Rhode Island pharmacist and former state senator has had his license revoked after an infant and a baby who got medicine from his pharmacy were mistakenly given morphine.

38 Studios bonds downgraded; vote looms

By Ted Nesi, WPRI.com Reporter — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 20:34:36 GMT

Wall Street gave Rhode Island a sharp rebuke Monday amid growing resistance among state lawmakers to paying back the $75 million loan.

Bloomberg supports 'superstar' Raimondo

By Ted Nesi, WPRI.com Reporter — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:34:41 GMT

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg is swinging his support behind Treasurer Gina Raimondo as she prepares to run for governor, three years after the billionaire leader backed incumbent Gov. Lincoln Chafee.

North Kingstown beach closed, 3 reopen

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:07:08 GMT

The town beach in North Kingstown has been closed again to swimming because of high bacteria counts in the water, but three others have been reopened.

RIC working to fight beehive collapse

By Bill Tomison — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:38:16 GMT

Rhode Island College is working to fight hive collapse -- which is expected to raise produce prices significantly this year, as fewer bees will pollinate fewer fruits and vegetables.

Museum launches new identity, website

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:29:14 GMT

RISD Museum launched a new visual identity and website, improving the art museum's branding, museum director John Smith announced Monday.

Man held without bail on crashes, DUI

By Bill Tomison — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:13:36 GMT

A Cranston man was held without bail, charged with a score of crimes from over the weekend, including colliding with four cars and driving while intoxicated with a child under 13 in the car.

New recommendation for litter tax funds

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:37:16 GMT

Money raised from a tax on restaurants that sell takeout was intended to fund recycling efforts but is instead being used to support general government operations.

Cops: Money feud led to murder-suicide

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:07:14 GMT

UPDATE: Police said that an hours-long standoff in SE Mass. was the result of a murder-suicide committed because of a money dispute.

Former hitman testifies in Bulger trial

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:53:48 GMT

A former hitman who admitted killing 20 people says he decided to testify against James "Whitey" Bulger after learning Bulger and his partner were FBI informants.

Teen critically injured in drive-by

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:27:39 GMT

An 18-year-old man was in critical condition Monday morning following a drive-by shooting in New Bedford.

Police ID 12-year-old killed at party

By Courtney Caligiuri — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:03:44 GMT

UPDATE: Police have identified the four victims involved in a weekend shooting. A 12-year-old girl was fatally shot, and three women were injured while attending a party.

Mother, son shot while driving in Prov.

By Shaun Towne — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 13:01:40 GMT

The two were driving on Middle Drive when shots were fired at their car, striking them both in the arm and chest.

Narragansett Bay cameras raise concerns

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:46:10 GMT

State officials say the cameras are intended to protect bridges from terrorist attacks and to track large vessels, and only law enforcement officials have access.

Officer pulls person from burning home

By Jennifer Quinn — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:36:51 GMT

A Rehoboth police officer is being hailed a hero after pulling an occupant from a burning home Sunday.