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Coventry schools' pension plan orphaned

By Ted Nesi, WPRI.com Reporter — Wed, 22 May 2013 01:28:11 GMT

Coventry's pension plans have racked up a $121 million liability for promised benefits, and now town officials are saying the shortfall in the biggest plan isn't their problem.

Stores cited for food stamp violations

By Dan McGowan, WPRI.com Reporter — Tue, 21 May 2013 01:45:00 GMT

Fewer than two percent of all certified food stamp retailers in Rhode Island were disqualified by from accepting EBT cards in 2012, but a reform advocate says that figure is just the tip of the iceberg of a fraud problem that is costing taxpayers millions of dollars each year.

Toxic soil found near Providence park

Mon, 20 May 2013 22:28:22 GMT

The DEM ordered a Providence company to remove soil that investigators found contained arsenic lead and other toxins, from a lot that is next to Donigian Park on Valley Street.

CT assault charge may impact RI case

By Tim White, Target 12 Investigator — Fri, 17 May 2013 20:11:56 GMT

Attorney General Peter Kilmartin said a pending case in another state could stall Rhode Island's prosecution of a man charged with assaulting a Brown University basketball player.

Newsmakers 5/14: Frank Caprio

Tue, 14 May 2013 17:48:55 GMT

This week on Newsmakers: Former General Treasurer Frank Caprio.

Defendant: Victim sent texts to herself

Mon, 13 May 2013 21:57:33 GMT

A Cumberland man claims his ex-girlfriend used technology to send herself text messages that appeared to come from him, prompting his arrest for violating a no contact order.

Newsmakers 5/13: Congressman Cicilline

Fri, 10 May 2013 20:33:22 GMT

This week on Newsmakers: Congressman David Cicilline, D-R.I.

RI schools spent $600k on travel, food

By Dan McGowan, WPRI.com Reporter — Fri, 10 May 2013 01:45:00 GMT

Several Rhode Island school administrators spent thousands of taxpayer dollars on a trip to China, dining at high-end steakhouses and an in-state overnight staff retreat in 2012, according to a Target 12 review of school district travel data.

Report on attack at Wyatt complete

By Tim White, Target 12 Investigator — Wed, 08 May 2013 16:06:01 GMT

An independent consultant hired by the Wyatt Detention Center to investigate the alleged assault of a correctional officer is expected to release her findings in a closed session with the prison's board members, the Target 12 Investigators have learned.

Dispute lingers over city's waterfront

Wed, 08 May 2013 01:39:48 GMT

It is a stretch of bayside land that’s been the target of 3 under-developed plans, involving blending Providence’s working waterfront with shops, cafes, condos and hotels but what might’ve looked good on paper has yet to translate into progress.

Providence man alleges police brutality

Tue, 07 May 2013 22:49:15 GMT

A Providence Police Department internal investigation is underway following an incident early Sunday morning that left a local man with injuries that he claims were caused by a police officer.

Newsmakers 5/3: Bishop Thomas Tobin

Fri, 03 May 2013 18:09:17 GMT

This week on Newsmakers: Bishop Thomas Tobin.

Institute case led police on long road

Fri, 03 May 2013 16:11:09 GMT

Detectives examined thousands of documents and conducted dozens of interviews.

Doyle arraigned on embezzlement charges

Fri, 03 May 2013 12:08:03 GMT

FIRST ON WPRI.com : Accused of embezzling state grant money, Institute for International Sport Executive Director Dan Doyle was arraigned on more than a dozen charges Friday morning.

Gun crimes rise as debate revs up in GA

Wed, 01 May 2013 01:18:31 GMT

Rhode Island State Police are seeing more illegal firearms on your streets according to statistics revealed to Target 12.

Bulger's FBI file reveals RI connection

By Tim White, Target 12 Investigator — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 01:45:00 GMT

Target 12 reviewed more than 1,600 pages from the Bulger and Flemmi FBI informant files and discovered 75 references to Rhode Island mobsters or associates.

Newsmakers 4/26: Gay marriage in RI

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 16:57:11 GMT

This week: Sen. Donna Nesselbush, Rep. Art Handy and the Ocean State Current's Justin Katz discuss same-sex marriage.

Target 12: Out in the cold

By Tim White, Target 12 Investigator — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 01:34:45 GMT

A state employee assigned to inspect heating systems in the homes of needy Rhode Islanders is spending time at home while on the clock, a Target 12 investigation reveals.

Fire dept. reacts to bomb scare dispute

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 17:15:35 GMT

A "communication issue" involving the details about a suspicious bag found the morning after the Boston Marathon explosions is blamed for the decision about where the fire department staged its response.

Murder suspect assaulted Chiodo before

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:37:44 GMT

Terry Chiodo told Fall River police she feared Christopher James would kill her during an assault, less than 3 years before he was arrested for fatally stabbing the mother of two.

Dispute over response to bomb scare

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 22:38:43 GMT

A bomb scare the day after the Boston Marathon explosions revealed a dispute over how close the Providence fire department will go to a potential explosive device.

RI man fights sex charges in Ohio

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 17:09:20 GMT

A Rhode Island man has filed a federal lawsuit claiming he was denied a jury trial in Dayton, Ohio after he was charged with a pair of misdemeanor sex charges.

Docs reveal who bought 38 Studios bonds

By Ted Nesi, WPRI.com Reporter — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 21:56:14 GMT

USAA and Transamerica bought more than half the $75 million in bonds Rhode Island backed to benefit Curt Schilling’s 38 Studios, Target 12 has discovered.

RI officials react to Boston explosions

By Tim White, Target 12 Investigator — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 20:26:40 GMT

The Providence Police Department is sending extra officers to Providence's train station Monday afternoon in the wake of the explosions at the Boston Marathon.

Newsmakers 4/12: Gun control debate

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 18:23:07 GMT

This week on Newsmakers: The gun control debate with State Rep. Michael Chippendale, R-Foster, and State Rep. Linda Finn, D-Middletown.

RI lawmaker's husband arrested, again

By Tim White, Target 12 Investigator — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 01:50:09 GMT

The husband of a R.I. state representative has been arrested again, this time on out-of-state fraud charges.

Father, son charged with conspiracy

By Tim White, Target 12 Investigator — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 19:29:52 GMT

A father and son are facing charges they embezzled money from a non-profit that caters to the developmentally disabled.

Bill to keep teacher evaluations sealed

By Tim White, Target 12 Investigator — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 17:35:15 GMT

A pair of bills at the R.I. State House would change the state's public records law to ensure teacher evaluations would not be made public.

Mancuso: Funds needed to arm URI cops

By Tim White, Target 12 Investigator — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 18:07:23 GMT

The leader of the state’s Board of Education says campus police should be armed, but it can't be an unfunded mandate by state lawmakers.

URI may halt game in wake of gun scare

By Tim White, Target 12 Investigator — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 21:04:53 GMT

University of Rhode Island officials as well as local and state law enforcement lauded the emergency response to Thursday's scare on the Kingston campus, but may consider doing away with a popular game where students shoot each other with toy guns.