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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.

New hope 25 yrs after girl, 7, murdered

By Allison Gaito — Sat, 04 May 2013 01:45:00 GMT

Nearly 25 years ago, Michelle Norris, 7, disappeared from a Central Falls playground. She was found two days later, raped and murdered. Now, more than two decades later, new details have renewed hope for a mother still searching for her daughter's killer.

RI planning to fill in gaps on bikeways

Fri, 03 May 2013 20:38:50 GMT

Riding your bike down a Rhode Island bike path may be a more enjoyable experience in the future.

Lane closures expected on Route 95

By Rochelle Lefebvre — Fri, 03 May 2013 20:33:09 GMT

A temporary traffic change will impact drivers Friday night.

Cops nab 3 teens in bomb threat spree

By Nancy Krause — Thu, 02 May 2013 16:14:13 GMT

Three teens accused of making a series of fake bomb threats at Woonsocket High School may face a punishment way more serious than detention.

Twin River preparing for table games

Wed, 01 May 2013 02:48:29 GMT

Twin River is getting ready to add table games to its gaming venue.

Cops investigate Bank of America report

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:18:00 GMT

Police and crime scene investigators were at a Bank of America branch on Newport Avenue on Monday morning.

Backpack with bomb message found in RI

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 13:16:43 GMT

Someone had written 'USA bomb' and 'White Stripe' among other words on the bag.

Committee hears CF uniform proposal

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 22:55:09 GMT

State lawmakers are seeking more input about a public school uniform proposal.

Retired bus driver becomes millionaire

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 21:35:53 GMT

A retired bus driver from Central Falls thought he had struck it rich with a lottery ticket worth $250,000. But it turns out Rhode Island's smallest, poorest city has a new millionaire in Dennis J. Edwards Jr.

Bomb squad responds to suspicious item

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 16:34:08 GMT

The bomb squad was on scene at Roosevelt Avenue and Main Street investigating a device that looked like a keg or a tank of some kind.

Police search for armed robbery suspect

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 18:47:50 GMT

The Cranston Police Department is trying to identify a male suspect who committed an armed robbery at the Subway on 300 Park Ave.

Pedestrian struck in Pawtucket ID'd

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:07:59 GMT

The pedestrian who was struck by a vehicle in Pawtucket has been identified by police.