Three teens accused in beating, robbery in Waterplace Park
By Amanda MilkovitsPROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Three teenage boys are accused of attacking and robbing a man in Waterplace Park late Wednesday afternoon. One man had just started telling an officer about being...
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Police serving warrant in Woonsocket find 14 pit bulls
By Tatiana Pina Woonsocket Police Miguel Medina Woonsocket Police Juan Olivio WOONSOCKET, R.I. -- Woonsocket police serving a search warrant on Rathbun Street Friday morning arrested two men on drug...
View Article5 RI mayors join push to legalize gay marriage
By News staffPROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Five of Rhode Island's mayors are joining forces in the push to legalize same-sex marriage. Angel Taveras of Providence, Scott Avedisian of Warwick, Donald Grebien...
View ArticleCranston police release cemetery murder victim's identity, investigation ongoing
By Amanda MilkovitsCRANSTON, R.I. -- A Providence man who calls himself "Shad" was identified by police Friday as the person whose burning body was found in Pocasset Cemetery. Gandy S. Kaydea, 22, who...
View ArticleObama clears R.I. for federal disaster aid in wake of Feb. 8 blizzard
By Richard C. DujardinPROVIDENCE, R.I. -- President Obama has approved Governor Chafee's request for a declaration that makes Rhode Island eligible for federal disaster assistance to repair damage...
View ArticleFirefighters battle blaze in antique shop, apartments in Westerly's downtown
By Richard C. DujardinWESTERLY, R.I. -- Firefighters on Friday night were still battling a fire before 10 p.m. that erupted in a series of stores on Commerce Street in the downtown area. The police...
View ArticleTime Lapse: It's 1880, where are we?
By Sheila LennonThis weekend's Rhode Island history mystery at our Time Lapse blog goes way back: It's 1880, where are we? Do you recognize the spot? Hazard a guess in comments at that last link. Then...
View ArticleFive great things to do this weekend around R.I.
By Features staff'We Served Too!' The premiere of a play based on oral histories gathered from Rhode Island WWII female veterans. Saturday, March 23 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, March 24 at 2...
View ArticleToday in RI history
By Thomas J. MorganOn March 23, 2012 A year ago today: Rhode Island National Guard officials announce the death in Afghanistan of Specialist Dennis P. Weichel Jr., who had lived in Pawtucket and...
View ArticleSaturday's weather: Sunny, brisk
By News staffSaturday will be mostly to partly sunny, brisk and dry, with temperatures reaching the mid 40s. The wind will blow at 10-20 mph with some gusts up to 25 mph in the afternoon, keeping wind...
View ArticleU.S. Senate gives pre-dawn OK to Democratic budget
By News staffWASHINGTON (AP) -- An exhausted Senate gave pre-dawn approval Saturday to a Democratic $3.7 trillion budget for next year that embraces nearly $1 trillion in tax increases over the coming...
View ArticleOne reportedly hit by car in Providence
By News staffPROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) -- Providence police were called to a scene after a person was reportedly hit by a car. The alleged incident happened on Fillmore Street early Saturday morning....
View ArticleMan found shot at convenience store in Providence
By News staffPROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) -- A man was rushed to the hospital early Saturday following a reported shooting in Providence. He was found outside a convenience store on Charles Street around 1...
View ArticleProvidence boy's testimony that his moms should be able to marry getting...
By maria caporizzo Providence Journal video by Kris Craig PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Just days before the U.S. Supreme Court will confront two distinct gay marriage cases, a video of a Providence boy's State...
View ArticleU.S. Senate passes fishery assistance plan
By News staffBOSTON (AP) -- The U.S. Senate has passed an amendment that would allow funds in next year's federal budget to be used to aid fishermen in the Northeast and elsewhere. The bipartisan...
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R.I. students to discuss foreign policy with U.S. Sen. Reed
By News staffPROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) -- U.S. Sen. Jack Reed is set to discuss the role of the United States in world affairs when he meets in Providence with high school students from across Rhode...
View ArticleExeter's Sogar wins 200 breaststroke at NCAA Championships
By Corey BourassaINDIANAPOLIS -- Exeter's Laura Sogar became the first female at the University of Texas to win an NCAA swimming title in 12 years when she captured the 200-meter breaststroke Saturday...
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PolitiFact R.I. rules Rep. Valencia's claim on SATs True
By Mike McKinneyPROVIDENCE, R.I. -- There's a vigorous debate going on over the state's decision to require high school students to score highly enough on the New England Common Assessment Program test...
View ArticleSunday's weather: A nice spring day
By News staffAfter a chilly start Sunday, expect a pleasant spring day. It will be mostly sunny, a bit milder and not as windy as Saturday. High temperatures should reach into the upper 40s, with...
View ArticleVerizon worker electrocuted in Charlestown
By Bruce LandisCHARLESTOWN - A Verizon worker was electrocuted while working near live power lines off Alton-Carolina Road in the Alton section of town late Saturday morning, the police said. First...
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