R.I. Supreme Court rules accused child killer should stay jailed, puts...
By Katie Mulvaney Related Read Justice Flaherty's order. PROVIDENCE, R.I -- The R.I. Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that a man accused of killing his girlfriend's 6-year-old son should remain behind bars...
View ArticleLutheran bishop to motorcycle to his installation as New England Synod leader
By Richard C. DujardinCHARLESTOWN, R.I. -- Talk about unusual processions. The new spiritual leader of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America's New England Synod, Bishop-elect James E. Hazelwood,...
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PolitiFact R.I. rules Hinckley claim on U.S. foreign aid to Egypt True
By C. Eugene Emery Jr.PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- In the wake of the Sept. 11, 2012, attack on the U.S. consulate in Libya and protests throughout the Middle East over the YouTube video that disparaged...
View ArticleToday in RI history: American Dream slips from grasp of many in Providence
By Thomas J. MorganA year ago today: Roldy Francois, 27, of Providence, who barricaded himself in an attic in 2010 when officials arrived to arrest him on gun and identity-theft charges, is sentenced...
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Concert Thursday to benefit children of Providence murder victim Shemeeka Barros
By Sheila Lennon Shemeeka Barros Thursday night there's to be a Memorial Benefit Show for Shemeeka Paulette Barros, a 22-year-old mother of two who was killed in a triple homicide at her apartment in...
View ArticleSpotty showers and windy
By Jack PerryPROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Southern New Englanders can expect gusty winds, clouds and a some spotty shower on this Wednesday, according to our weather partners at WPRI. We could see some hazy...
View ArticlePawtucket man pleads not guilty in fatal Mass. crash
By News staffATTLEBORO, Mass. (AP) -- A Rhode Island man accused of being drunk when he crashed into another vehicle in Attleboro last week, killing a young mother, has been released on $15,000 after...
View ArticleTiverton board OKs Breathalyzer tests for high school students
By News staffTIVERTON, R.I. -- The Tiverton School Committee Tuesday night approved a policy that allows school officials at the high school to give Breathalyzer tests to high school students suspected...
View ArticleNoon today: Red Sox chat with Brian MacPherson and Tim Britton
By Mike McDermottWith exactly one week left until the end of the season, it's a good time to start looking ahead. Of course, the Sox still have one more night designated for looking backward -- they'll...
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Photo: Walking with the bright autumn glow in Providence
By News staff Journal photo/ Mary Murphy Passing what he calls the first tree of the season to turn, Aaron Baribeault of Providence takes his morning walk with his dog Pearl around Roger Williams Park...
View ArticleFormer Cranston police headquarters sold to developer
By Thomas J. MorganCRANSTON, R.I. -- A developer has purchased the old police headquarters building on Atwood Avenue and plans a mix of retail and office space, according to City Council President...
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ACLU joins R.I. Gov. Chafee in seeking U.S. Supreme Court review in...
By Katie Mulvaney Jason Pleau PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- The state chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union and a several criminal defense organizations are weighing in on Governor Chafee's custody...
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Brown University survey: Providence mayor's popularity increases despite...
By Tatiana Pina Taveras PROVIDENCE, R.I. - - Nearly 86 percent of Providence voters are concerned about the city's budget issues but are divided on ways to reform the current pension plan, according to...
View ArticleClerical error forces do-over for RI EDC
By News staffPROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) -- A clerical error is forcing a do-over of this week's Economic Development Corp. board meeting. Rhode Island's economic development agency says it will have the...
View ArticleDeal to sell Woonsocket hospital to Steward may be falling apart
By Felice FreyerWOONSOCKET, R.I. -- The deal to sell Landmark Medical Center to Steward Health Care System may be falling apart. In a court filing this week, Jonathan N. Savage, the special master in...
View ArticleDoherty: As a state legislator, Cicilline opposed measures laws against...
By John E. Mulligan, Washington bureauRepublican congressional candidate Brendan Doherty said in a Tuesday news release that when David Cicilline was a state representative, he opposed mandatory...
View ArticleBeach walker finds body at Napatree Point, Westerly police say
By Donita NaylorWESTERLY, R.I. -- A person walking on the beach at Napatree Point Tuesday afternoon discovered the body of a man who had apparently shot himself in the head, Westerly police said...
View ArticleR.I. House Speaker Fox has $237,000 campaign fund as faces independent...
By Philip MarceloPROVIDENCE -- House Speaker Gordon D. Fox, D-Providence, has a considerable war chest for his campaign against independent challenger Mark Binder, according to campaign finance reports...
View ArticleJudge OKs sale of Landmark Medical Center to California company
By Felice FreyerPROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Superior Court Judge Michael A. Silverstein approved plans Tuesday to sell Landmark Medical Center to Prime Healthcare, the for-profit California-based owner of 20...
View ArticleChariho School Committee calls on teacher union to allow side-by-side...
By Donita NaylorHOPKINTON, R.I. -- Responding to an unfair labor practice charge by NEA Chariho, the Chariho Regional School District Committee issued a statement Tuesday calling on the union to waive...
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