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Lightning strikes Taunton home

By Jennifer Quinn — Wed, 22 May 2013 05:04:42 GMT

Fire crews investigating where the lightning hit the home.

Case dismissed against auto shop owner

By Stephanie Morgado — Wed, 22 May 2013 04:12:34 GMT

A vandalism case against a Warwick auto body shop owner accused of damaging cars at a dealership has been dismissed.

Summer job in jeopardy for teens

By Allison Gaito — Wed, 22 May 2013 01:28:44 GMT

Since the beginning of the recession in late 2007, Rhode Island has maintained one of the highest unemployment rates in the country. Many out of work adults have taken on seasonal and low-skill jobs to make ends meet, putting the summer job in jeopardy for the state’s youth.

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.

House fire breaks out during storm

Wed, 22 May 2013 01:24:23 GMT

Amid heavy downpours and lightning, a fire broke out at a Hendricks Street home on Tuesday evening.

Search for boater could be costly

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:53:50 GMT

Last weekend’s search for a missing boater could cost more than $100,000.

Senate allows school security secrecy

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:46:52 GMT

The Senate passed a bill on Tuesday that will allow education officials to formulate school security plans behind closed doors.

SomeT-Mobile customers getting a refund

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:37:43 GMT

T-Mobile customers who recently purchased service or equipment may be in for a refund.

Hearing postponed for bombing suspect

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:14:27 GMT

A judge has agreed to postpone a probable cause hearing for Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev.

Abbott speaks on recovery process

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:45:09 GMT

Despite her daily struggles and the long road to recovery ahead, Newport resident and Boston bombing victim Heather Abbott, has an inspiring and upbeat attitude about the future.

Senate approves Chafee's pick for EDC

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:41:23 GMT

Rhode Island's Economic Development Corp. has a new leader after the state Senate on Tuesday unanimously approved Gov. Lincoln Chafee's pick to head the agency, still reeling from its failed investment in former Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling's video game company.

Local volunteers ready to help OKC

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:35:23 GMT

In Rhode Island, the volunteer Urban Search and Rescue Task Force is preparing to help the victims of the Oklahoma tornado.

Doherty tapped to lead Wyatt board

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:54:39 GMT

A former Rhode Island state police superintendent has been picked to lead the board at the Donald W. Wyatt Detention Facility. Mayor James Diossa, a Democrat, picked Republican Brendan Doherty for the post Monday.

Fmr. mayor running for Colo. governor

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:52:21 GMT

A onetime Republican Senate candidate from Rhode Island says he's going to run for governor of Colorado.

Fan favorite Bruschi heads to Pats Hall

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:51:18 GMT

Foxboro fan favorite and three-time Super Bowl Champion Tedy Bruschi can add a new accolade to his list of accomplishments: Patriots Hall of Famer.

Providence startup Swipely secures $12M

By Dan McGowan, WPRI.com Reporter — Tue, 21 May 2013 21:04:41 GMT

The payment processing company founded by one of the state’s best-known tech entrepreneurs has secured $12 million in venture capita to help fund its expansion.

Man dies after motorcycle, truck crash

Tue, 21 May 2013 20:36:35 GMT

25-year-old man was killed on Tuesday morning after his motorcycle collided with a truck.

Cops: CF man, drunk, discharged weapon

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:02:34 GMT

Police officers responded to an incident of a man discharging his firearm in Central Falls on Monday night.

Man detained, sold 3,000 Ecstasy pills

Tue, 21 May 2013 18:32:29 GMT

An area man has been placed in federal custody after police accused him of trafficking Ecstasy on the streets of Providence.

Coast Guard House to open this weekend

By Bill Tomison — Tue, 21 May 2013 18:14:22 GMT

Things will be cooking again at the historic Coast Guard House this weekend -- in time for Memorial Day -- after the building was badly damaged by Superstorm Sandy last year.

Pawt. man fights off 2 masked intruders

Tue, 21 May 2013 18:11:22 GMT

A Dawson Street resident suffered cuts to hands after he fought off two masked intruders early on Sunday morning.

Former Cran mayor to run for Colo. Gov

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:50:39 GMT

Former Cranston Mayor Steve Laffey, a onetime Republican U.S. Senate candidate, announced Tuesday he's running for governor of Colorado.

Woman turns 110 in North Providence

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:40:17 GMT

A Rhode Island woman has turned 110, with a birthday celebration at a North Providence nursing home.

$13M in Lottery Prizes Awarded in April

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:17:43 GMT

In April, the Rhode Island Lottery paid out more than $13.3 million in prizes to its players.

Oklahoma Tornado: How to Help

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:05:35 GMT

Several organizations need community help in order to work with Oklahoma to recover from Monday's horrific tornado.

Prov teen robbed for sneakers

By Dan McGowan, WPRI.com Reporter — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:48:03 GMT

A city teenager told police he was robbed for sneakers and a backpack while walking to school in Providence’s Manton neighborhood Monday morning.

Child hit by car, driver charged

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:38:04 GMT

A five-year-old boy was hit by a car in Providence. The driver has since been charged with leaving the scene of an accident.

Man robbed store with butcher knife

By Dan McGowan, WPRI.com Reporter — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:02:08 GMT

Providence Police say a man armed with a butcher knife allegedly robbed an Elmwood Avenue gas station for the second time in a week Monday evening.

Contractor rehired despite lunch flap

Tue, 21 May 2013 14:59:47 GMT

The city of Attleboro has renewed its contract with the food services company that created a national ruckus when its workers denied lunch to about two dozen middle school students.

Ken Block to run for governor in '14

By Tim White, Target 12 Investigator — Tue, 21 May 2013 13:45:00 GMT

Moderate Party founder Ken Block will once again be the face of his party's 2014 gubernatorial run, according to a website that went live this morning.