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Last chance for $600 Million powerball

Sat, 18 May 2013 23:34:15 GMT

UPDATE: Winning numbers drawn, 10 13 14 22 52 Powerball 11.

Cicilline introduces student loan bills

Sat, 18 May 2013 22:56:43 GMT

U.S. Rep. David Cicilline is co-sponsoring three bills designed to maintain low interest rates on student loans, hoping to prevent young people from ending up with excessive debt.

House to be built for injured Marine

Sat, 18 May 2013 18:22:36 GMT

A groundbreaking was held Saturday for a new home designed for a local Marine who lost both legs in Afghanistan.

Body discovered at Warwick park

Sat, 18 May 2013 17:02:49 GMT

UPDATE : Police say they are investigating a suspicious death in a Warwick park.

URI to award degrees Sunday

Sat, 18 May 2013 16:35:13 GMT

More than 3,250 students at the University of Rhode Island are set to get their undergraduate degrees.

Investigation underway after crash

Sat, 18 May 2013 16:30:51 GMT

Officials are describing a devastating scene of shattered cars and other damage where two trains packed with rush-hour commuters collided in Connecticut. They say it's fortunate no one was killed.

2 arrested in stolen cell phone sting

Sat, 18 May 2013 16:12:24 GMT

Two Taunton men are under arrest after being caught in a police sting to recover a stolen cell phone.

Police investigate overnight stabbings

Sat, 18 May 2013 10:17:15 GMT

Police are investigating two separate overnight stabbings that occurred just hours apart.

Missing boater found alive

By James O'Leary — Sat, 18 May 2013 09:41:31 GMT

UPDATE: The search for a missing boater in Fairhaven is over.

In case you missed it: Week in review

Sat, 18 May 2013 05:31:46 GMT

In case you missed a story here or there, here are the local happenings from May 13-17

Trains collide in CT; dozens hurt

Sat, 18 May 2013 02:46:57 GMT

Two commuter trains serving New York City collided in Connecticut during Friday's evening rush hour, sending 60 people to the hospital, including five critically injured and one very critically injured, Gov. Daniel Malloy said.

ID thieves targeting your mailbox

By Allison Gaito — Sat, 18 May 2013 01:45:00 GMT

Even with extra staff and new software, an IRS spokeswoman admitted to Eyewitness News that the agency lost $6.5 billion last year in tax-identity thefts.

RI teachers gathering for Gist forum

Sat, 18 May 2013 00:28:58 GMT

A forum held by Rhode Island’s teachers will be held on Monday regarding Deborah Gist’s contract renewal.

Sentence upheld for Bulger's girlfriend

Sat, 18 May 2013 00:01:40 GMT

A federal appeals court has upheld the 8-year prison sentence given to the longtime girlfriend of reputed gangster James "Whitey" Bulger for helping him during his 16 years as a fugitive.

Former DPW worker pleads nolo to fraud

Fri, 17 May 2013 23:56:29 GMT

A former city of Providence employee pleaded no contest to a charge of fraudulent conversion on Friday.

Keep your smartphone secure

Fri, 17 May 2013 23:31:16 GMT

Many people rely on their cell phones to store their most personal information, but many do not realize the risks that come along with the convenience.

Volunteers assist in Sandy cleanup

Fri, 17 May 2013 23:27:05 GMT

Volunteers gathered in Westerly to speed up cleanup efforts in following Superstorm Sandy.

Traffic light destroyed in car accident

Fri, 17 May 2013 23:11:14 GMT

Police are investigating a car accident that destroyed a traffic signal at the corner of Mineral Spring, Brookside and South Brookside Avenues.

14 years of school without an absence

Fri, 17 May 2013 22:58:03 GMT

Carrington Henley was watching a television show a year or so before he started kindergarten when he saw a child being interviewed about perfect attendance.

PowerBall jackpot soars to $600M

Fri, 17 May 2013 22:26:54 GMT

The Powerball jackpot has swelled to $600 million, which is the largest Powerball jackpot in Lottery history and the second-largest overall Lottery jackpot in history.

Wanted armed robbery suspect arrested

Fri, 17 May 2013 22:20:46 GMT

Police have apprehended fugitive wanted in an armed robbery that allegedly occurred last month.

Westerly residents stand together

Fri, 17 May 2013 22:05:28 GMT

Thousands of South County residents gathered along the entire stretch of the Misquamicut shoreline on Friday morning.

Teapot linked to Lizzie Borden donated

Fri, 17 May 2013 22:00:43 GMT

The Fall River Historical Society has been given an antique teapot with a direct tie to Lizzie Borden.

WWII pilot from RI finally memorialized

Fri, 17 May 2013 21:57:34 GMT

A Rhode Island war hero was finally memorialized Friday, nearly seven decades after he lost his life protecting our country. The Rhode Island House of Representatives held a memorial service for Second Lieutenant Robert Thorpe.

Police ID woman killed in Foster crash

By Nancy Krause — Fri, 17 May 2013 20:28:46 GMT

Rhode Island State Police are asking anyone who may have witnessed a deadly accident in Foster Thursday afternoon to contact them.

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.

RI beach celebrates recovery from Sandy

Fri, 17 May 2013 19:44:41 GMT

Hundreds of people linked hands along one of Rhode Island's prettiest beaches to celebrate its recovery from Superstorm Sandy.

Ride to Work Day event draws hundreds

By Rochelle Lefebvre — Fri, 17 May 2013 19:40:07 GMT

Local cyclists hit the streets of Providence Friday for Bike to Work Day.

Prov. PD honors memory of officers

By Bill Tomison — Fri, 17 May 2013 19:12:31 GMT

Providence Police officers and family members gathered Friday morning to pay tribute in a memorial service to fallen officers.

Pawt. practices for high-rise fires

By Bill Tomison — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:36:41 GMT

It's the best way to be ready for disaster: practice, practice, practice. Friday, the practice stretched high above the city of Pawtucket.