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Missing student's whereabouts unknown

By Courtney Caligiuri — Thu, 23 May 2013 10:49:51 GMT

Pennsylvania State Police say they still don't know the whereabouts of a suburban Philadelphia college student who disappeared while returning home from the University of Rhode Island.

Postal Service truck, SUV collide

Thu, 23 May 2013 01:10:51 GMT

Crews responded to the scene after a SUV collided with a U.S. Postal Service truck on Wednesday.

Abbott speaks on recovery process

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:45:09 GMT

Despite her daily struggles and the long road to recovery ahead, Newport resident and Boston bombing victim Heather Abbott, has an inspiring and upbeat attitude about the future.

Coast Guard House to open this weekend

By Bill Tomison — Tue, 21 May 2013 18:14:22 GMT

Things will be cooking again at the historic Coast Guard House this weekend -- in time for Memorial Day -- after the building was badly damaged by Superstorm Sandy last year.

URI students create aid calculator

Tue, 21 May 2013 00:34:48 GMT

University of Rhode Island students created a unique online calculator that can help disaster relief agencies around the world.

Police search for missing URI student

By Courtney Caligiuri — Mon, 20 May 2013 10:57:44 GMT

Police are searching for a missing University of Rhode Island student who was traveling home to southeastern Pennsylvania last week, but never made it.

URI to award degrees Sunday

Sat, 18 May 2013 16:35:13 GMT

More than 3,250 students at the University of Rhode Island are set to get their undergraduate degrees.

Volunteers assist in Sandy cleanup

Fri, 17 May 2013 23:27:05 GMT

Volunteers gathered in Westerly to speed up cleanup efforts in following Superstorm Sandy.

RI beach celebrates recovery from Sandy

Fri, 17 May 2013 19:44:41 GMT

Hundreds of people linked hands along one of Rhode Island's prettiest beaches to celebrate its recovery from Superstorm Sandy.

Man arrested for middle school break-in

Thu, 16 May 2013 18:22:50 GMT

An area man was arrested in relation to a breaking and entering that occurred at a North Kingstown middle school.

Lawmakers consider arming campus police

Thu, 16 May 2013 16:56:55 GMT

Board of Education Chairwoman Eva Marie Mancuso joins Eyewitness News to discuss the details of the legislation.

Crews drain pools to prevent mosquitoes

Wed, 15 May 2013 22:22:36 GMT

Crews near Misquamicut Beach are attempting to drain pools of water in order to prevent mosquito population growth.

Suspect pleads not guilty to DUI charge

By Bill Tomison — Wed, 15 May 2013 17:40:56 GMT

A man accused of killing a 53-year-old woman in a drunk driving crash entered a plea of not guilty Wednesday to charges handed up by a grand jury last month.

URI police investigate armed robbery

Wed, 15 May 2013 01:03:02 GMT

University of Rhode Island police are investigating a report of an armed robbery on campus.

Bishop loses license, must attend class

Tue, 14 May 2013 20:03:50 GMT

Catholic Bishop Robert McManus pleaded guilty to refusing to submit to a chemical test. His license will be suspended, and he will be required to pay close to $1,000 in fines.

Police seek middle school B&E suspect

Mon, 13 May 2013 20:31:02 GMT

The North Kingstown Police Department is working to identify a man who broke into Davisville Middle School early on Monday morning.

URI students place 2nd in car contest

Sun, 12 May 2013 22:00:13 GMT

Three University of Rhode Island computer engineering students, including a Massachusetts resident, are among the top finishers in a national competition to build a car that can drive without any humans controlling it.

Boat catches fire in lightning storm

Sun, 12 May 2013 01:12:10 GMT

A 45 foot boat caught fire during a lightning storm Saturday night.

Setback for fire union in court fight

Sat, 11 May 2013 16:48:48 GMT

Appeals are still pending, but the North Kingstown firefighters' union has suffered a legal setback in its battle with the town.

Misquamicut Beach officially reopens

Sat, 11 May 2013 00:13:26 GMT

Residents from Westerly and surrounding communities are happy that Misquamicut Beach has reopened – ahead of schedule.

Proposed bill aims to arm URI campus...

By Jennifer Quinn — Fri, 10 May 2013 05:11:52 GMT

Campus police currently carry pepper spray and batons.

Pastor sheds light on murder suspect

Fri, 10 May 2013 00:36:14 GMT

A woman was discovered dead and dismembered in Narragansett, after police arrived at a man’s home to investigate a theft at a nearby church.

Suspect's widow hires criminal lawyer

Thu, 09 May 2013 01:42:00 GMT

Widow of Boston bombing suspect, Katherine Russell, has added a New York lawyer to her legal team.

Priest: Murder suspect asked for help

Wed, 08 May 2013 21:15:49 GMT

A priest at a Narragansett church said Robert Taylor, the man accused of murdering his own mother, began frequently visiting the church and asking for help two weeks ago.

Beaches ready after repairs post-Sandy

By Bill Tomison — Wed, 08 May 2013 18:11:22 GMT

After a lot of rebuilding and repair -- in recovery from Superstorm Sandy -- South County's state beaches are ready to open this weekend, say state parks officials.

After bombings, URI changes grad locale

Wed, 08 May 2013 14:55:35 GMT

Citing security concerns, the University of Rhode Island has decided to move their graduation ceremony indoors, giving each graduating senior two guest tickets.

Man accused of dismembering mother

By Shaun Towne — Wed, 08 May 2013 12:30:16 GMT

Police investigating a theft at a Narragansett church stumbled upon a much more gruesome crime.

Med. examiner called to crime scene

Tue, 07 May 2013 20:40:42 GMT

Narragansett and Rhode Island State Police have launched an investigation regarding an apartment on Caswell Street.

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.

Bishop McManus pleads not guilty to DUI

Tue, 07 May 2013 14:57:13 GMT

The leader of a Roman Catholic diocese in Massachusetts charged with driving drunk in Rhode Island has been released on $1,000 bail.