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RI Senate OKs minimum wage raise to $8

Thu, 23 May 2013 00:08:45 GMT

Rhode Island's minimum wage would go up 25 cents to $8 per hour next year under legislation approved in the state Senate.

Prov. appeals bottle service ruling

By Angie Angers — Wed, 22 May 2013 23:55:51 GMT

The city of Providence is appealing a recent state ruling that allows bottle service at nightclubs.

RI lawmakers to review budget changes

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:55:38 GMT

Rhode Island state lawmakers are reviewing Gov. Lincoln Chafee's proposed changes to his $8.2 billion state budget.

Brown student's charge upped to assault

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:47:41 GMT

UPDATE: The second subject arrested in the assault that left a Brown University basketball player in the hospital with critical injuries was back in court on Wednesday.

Neighbor saves woman from burning home

By Shaun Towne — Wed, 22 May 2013 10:43:55 GMT

An East Providence woman is recovering in the hospital Wednesday morning thanks to the heroic efforts of a neighbor.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

Police identify teen homicide victim

By Courtney Caligiuri — Tue, 21 May 2013 04:16:50 GMT

Tyler Marchand, 19, of Providence, was fatally shot in the back on Monday night. Police are still searching for a suspect.

5-year-old struck on Linwood Avenue

Tue, 21 May 2013 02:21:44 GMT

According to Providence Police, a five-year-old boy was struck by a red Jeep on Linwood Avenue on Monday.

Del's to expand to NY, Puerto Rico

Tue, 21 May 2013 01:13:45 GMT

Rhode Island's iconic frozen lemonade brand is planning to expand to New York City, Buffalo, and Puerto Rico.

State to make case against 38 Studios

Tue, 21 May 2013 01:07:16 GMT

In the latest of Rhode Island’s effort to recoup the tens of millions of dollars loaned to Curt Shillings failed video game company, the state is taking action against 38 Studios.

Bill may allow school security secrecy

Tue, 21 May 2013 00:19:02 GMT

Rhode Island lawmakers are set to vote on a proposal to allow local education officials to formulate school security plans behind closed doors despite concerns from open government groups.

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.

A neighborhood with (stronger) teeth

By Bill Tomison — Mon, 20 May 2013 18:28:55 GMT

The final phase of a $45 million redevelopment project is now underway, designed to reconnect South Providence to the economic mainstream of the capital city.

Teachers blast Gist at public forum

By Dan McGowan, WPRI.com Reporter — Mon, 20 May 2013 17:24:15 GMT

Hundreds of teachers from all over Rhode Island on Monday packed the Cranston West High School auditorium to criticize the policies and initiatives of state Education Commissioner Deborah Gist.

New RI food scrap collection program

Mon, 20 May 2013 16:47:22 GMT

ecoRI News is launching a small-scale, door-to-door food-scrap collection service called ecoRI Earth.

Police: Man stabbed outside strip club

By Dan McGowan, WPRI.com Reporter — Mon, 20 May 2013 15:55:21 GMT

Providence Police say a man was stabbed near his left hip early Sunday morning following a brawl in the parking lot of the Foxy Lady strip club on Chalkstone Avenue.

Gas prices tick up in Rhode Island

By James O'Leary — Mon, 20 May 2013 15:39:20 GMT

Gas prices in Rhode Island are up slightly.

Man shot in the leg in Providence

Sun, 19 May 2013 16:49:27 GMT

Police are investigating an early-morning shooting outside a North Main Street club.

Police investigate overnight stabbings

Sat, 18 May 2013 10:17:15 GMT

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

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.

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.