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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.

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.

One dead in two-car collision

Thu, 16 May 2013 20:36:06 GMT

A woman from Connecticut was killed in a two-car accident in Foster, R.I.

RISP awarded for response to bombings

Thu, 16 May 2013 15:13:02 GMT

Members of the Rhode Island State Police are being honored for their response to the Boston Marathon bombings.

Shoplifting suspect sent to prison

Wed, 15 May 2013 15:35:31 GMT

A judge has sent a 64-year-old Providence man to prison after his arrest on a shoplifting charge.

Construction closes Route 165 in Exeter

By Rochelle Lefebvre — Tue, 14 May 2013 00:48:17 GMT

Ten Rod Road at the I-95 overpass will be closed for traffic May 12-14 from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m.

13th annual Cops Walk kicks off

Thu, 09 May 2013 23:42:42 GMT

Thursday, the 13th annual Cops Walk kicked off in Woonsocket.

Three injured in head-on collision

Sun, 05 May 2013 12:52:25 GMT

A Chepachet man is facing DUI charges after a crash early Sunday morning.

Police seek counterfeit bill suspect

Fri, 03 May 2013 20:07:25 GMT

Smithfield Police are asking for help identifying a young male who passed a counterfeit $100 bill.

Teen girl arrested in bomb threat spree

Fri, 03 May 2013 19:04:20 GMT

Police have arrested a fourth student in connection with the recent bomb threat spree at Woonsocket High School.

Mayor wants to outsource DPW

By Bill Tomison — Fri, 03 May 2013 18:35:43 GMT

North Providence's mayor says his plan to shrink the Department of Public Works would save money-- but he admits a third of the employees would lose their jobs.

Mayor Lombardi discusses changes

Fri, 03 May 2013 16:45:30 GMT

Mayor Charles Lombardi discussed the upgrade in the bond rating for North Providence, the tax increase due to the town deficit, and potentially replacing the DPW with private services.

Compassion center could be in Warwick

Fri, 03 May 2013 00:47:09 GMT

Warwick could soon be home to Rhode Island’s next compassion center.

86-year parade tradition in jeopardy

Thu, 02 May 2013 19:09:40 GMT

A popular July 4 tradition is in jeopardy after running for more than eighty years.

Local student is in Google competition

Thu, 02 May 2013 00:22:06 GMT

A Smithfield student is Rhode Island's top contestant in the Doodle for Google competition.

Fmr. deacon reports to prison

Wed, 01 May 2013 00:44:16 GMT

Former West Warwick deacon Laurence Gagnon began serving his three year sentence on Tuesday after admitting to molesting three boys who were under the age of 14 at Saint Joseph Catholic School during the 2010-2011 school year.

Pawtucket's DPW laying off 19 employees

Wed, 01 May 2013 00:13:55 GMT

The Department of Public Works in Pawtucket is currently laying off 19 of its employees in hopes of privatizing its trash services.

2 dogs perish in Woonsocket house fire

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 23:54:30 GMT

Part of the home was badly burned by a fast moving fire that began just before 2:30 p.m.

Man charged with murder of 9-month-old

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 01:18:31 GMT

A Grand Jury indicted 22-year old Ethen Harrison and charged him with the murder of nine-month-old Ariel Aluziario.

Johnston man arrested for child porn

By Bill Tomison — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 18:32:20 GMT

A 24-year-old Johnston man was arrested and charged Friday with possession, receipt and distribution of child pornography.

Church displaced by fire gets new home

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 21:13:30 GMT

St. Ann Parish will sell its buildings to a local Maronite Catholic community displaced by fire in 2005.

RISP head offers congrats on capture

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 17:41:23 GMT

The head of the Rhode Island State Police is offering his congratulations after the capture of the second Boston Marathon bombing suspect.

CVS Caremark to support One Fund Boston

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 01:10:55 GMT

CVS Caremark announced on Thursday that it will join the Boston business community to support The One Fund Boston in order to raise money for victims and families who were affected by the Boston Marathon tragedy.

Fire breaks out at high-rise apartment

By Rochelle Lefebvre — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 00:41:19 GMT

The cause of a house fire in North Providence is under investigation.

$110k in drug money to state agencies

By Bill Tomison — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 23:04:30 GMT

After a three-year high-intensity investigation of drug trafficking, the Rhode Island State Police are distributing more than $110,000 in money from the arrests to local law enforcement agencies.

Bryant holds run to honor bomb victims

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 19:15:41 GMT

Bryant University is holding a one-mile run to express support of those affected by the bombing at the Boston Marathon.

Last day to file taxes arrives

By Courtney Caligiuri — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 10:50:51 GMT

April 15 is a day many Americans dread. It's the last day to either file a tax return or an extension. Post offices are open, so be sure to check with specific locations for its operating hours.

Home for homeless vets to open Monday

Sat, 13 Apr 2013 17:35:14 GMT

A Rhode Island nonprofit group is set to open its newest homes for homeless veterans in Johnston.

Boy wins contest, sends friend on trip

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 18:23:44 GMT

A Cumberland 3rd grader and his family are getting a surprise vacation to New Hampshire, thanks to a classmate’s selfless and inspiring gesture.

Toddler attacked by family's pitbull

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 00:21:39 GMT

A 2-year-old boy was taken to the hospital after police say his family’s pet pitbull attacked him.