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Police arrest 3 bank robbery suspects

By Angie Angers — Thu, 23 May 2013 23:58:28 GMT

Pawtucket Police arrested 3 bank robbery suspects connected to a morning hold-up.

Warwick, New Bedford losing population

By Ted Nesi, WPRI.com Reporter — Thu, 23 May 2013 16:51:50 GMT

Rhode Island's biggest cities are among the slowest-growing in the United States, and one of them is actually losing population, according to new U.S. Census estimates released on Thursday.

House approves tax hike for Woonsocket

Thu, 23 May 2013 14:56:07 GMT

Residents in Woonsocket are a step closer to seeing their taxes go up.

Pawt. school closed, ceiling collapsed

Thu, 23 May 2013 03:14:06 GMT

The Potter Burns Elementary School in Pawtucket will be closed the rest of the week after part of the ceiling collapsed.

Cumb. church ready to go rebuild Okla.

By Bill Tomison — Wed, 22 May 2013 18:24:17 GMT

Members of a Cumberland church are ready to go help pick up from and rebuild the town of Moore, Okla., if the opportunity arises.

Table games arrive at Twin River

By Rochelle Lefebvre — Wed, 22 May 2013 18:08:11 GMT

Table games arrived at Twin River Wednesday.

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.

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.

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.

Pawt. man fights off 2 masked intruders

Tue, 21 May 2013 18:11:22 GMT

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

Homeless man found badly beaten

Mon, 20 May 2013 22:48:04 GMT

Police are investigating a disturbing attack in Pawtucket.

Burglars bust into Lincoln donut shop

Mon, 20 May 2013 15:28:22 GMT

Lincoln police are looking for two burglars who were caught on camera during a break-in at a Dunkin' Donuts shop last week.

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.

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.

Pawt. moving 6th graders to junior high

Thu, 16 May 2013 01:13:27 GMT

Pawtucket is making big changes in their school system.

Community helps murderer's children

Wed, 15 May 2013 22:47:57 GMT

Donald Greenslit committed a gruesome crime, and he will spend the rest of his life in jail. Now, two children must grow up never having really known their parents.

RIPTA adds PawSox Sunday game service

Tue, 14 May 2013 15:29:33 GMT

Pawtucket Red Sox fans have a new way to get to the game on Sundays. RIPTA announced that it is launching express bus service from Kennedy Plaza in Providence to McCoy Stadium.

Funnel cloud forms near N. Smithfield

Fri, 10 May 2013 04:27:06 GMT

In Thursday’s stormy weather conditions were such that a funnel cloud formed near North Smithfield.

Police search for 2 armed bank robbers

Thu, 09 May 2013 21:39:29 GMT

Police responded to reports of an armed bank robbery early on Thursday afternoon.

Pawtucket cracking down on rats

By Bill Tomison — Thu, 09 May 2013 18:11:41 GMT

The war on rats is going high-tech in Pawtucket, as city inspectors are armed with a new software tracking system to help them stay on top of rat complaints.

Davis gets tourism award

Wed, 08 May 2013 18:51:38 GMT

A noted actress and Rhode Island native is getting a new award from the state's tourism officials.

Woman arrested for DUI with kids in car

By Bill Tomison — Wed, 08 May 2013 18:29:13 GMT

A Woonsocket woman is accused of driving drunk while transporting children, as well as driving without a license.

Man arraigned on child porn charges

Wed, 08 May 2013 16:55:07 GMT

Juan Osorio, 34, of Pawtucket, faced a judge on Wednesday for possession and transfer of child pornography. Osorio was transported to Lincoln Woods Barracks, where he was processed and arraigned.

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.

Beaches open Sat. for summer

By Bill Tomison — Tue, 07 May 2013 18:02:34 GMT

After renovation prompted by superstorm Sandy, four state beaches in South County will be open on weekends, starting this Saturday.

NY murder suspects arrested in RI

Mon, 06 May 2013 17:18:18 GMT

Two suspects in a New York murder investigation were arrested in Rhode Island on Saturday morning.

Discarded cigarette causes house fire

Mon, 06 May 2013 15:35:12 GMT

Investigators in Lincoln say they know what caused a house fire on Front St. Sunday night.

Twin River hiring table employees

Mon, 06 May 2013 11:57:32 GMT

Twin River is preparing to open its new table games, but it still needs more employees to run them.

Business as usual at running festival

Sun, 05 May 2013 16:42:17 GMT

The first major road race held in Rhode Island since the Boston Marathon bombings was business as usual Sunday morning.

CF couple arrested for drug dealing

Sat, 04 May 2013 23:37:29 GMT

Police arrested a husband and wife Friday for manufacturing and distributing cocaine in Central Falls.