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Local students honor veterans

Sat, 25 May 2013 03:13:26 GMT

Students at a local school took time Friday to honor those who have served in the military, past and present.

RI donations to help tornado victims

By Nancy Krause — Fri, 24 May 2013 20:45:41 GMT

While many people head to cookouts and parades this Memorial Day weekend, some Rhode Island volunteers will be driving supplies down to tornado victims in Oklahoma.

West Warwick priest charged with DUI

By Angie Angers — Fri, 24 May 2013 00:20:48 GMT

A West Warwick priest was charged with DUI and several traffic violations after he was stopped by police.

Warwick Fire Dept. promotes 15

Thu, 23 May 2013 01:57:29 GMT

Promotions ceremony and retirement recognition took place at city hall.

Man ID’d in fatal motorcycle crash

Wed, 22 May 2013 20:12:50 GMT

Police have identified the victim of Tuesday’s fatal motorcycle crash as 27-year-old Joel Constantineau of Warwick.

Case dismissed against auto shop owner

By Stephanie Morgado — Wed, 22 May 2013 04:12:34 GMT

A vandalism case against a Warwick auto body shop owner accused of damaging cars at a dealership has been dismissed.

Coventry schools' pension plan orphaned

By Ted Nesi, WPRI.com Reporter — Wed, 22 May 2013 01:28:11 GMT

Coventry's pension plans have racked up a $121 million liability for promised benefits, and now town officials are saying the shortfall in the biggest plan isn't their problem.

Man dies after motorcycle, truck crash

Tue, 21 May 2013 20:36:35 GMT

25-year-old man was killed on Tuesday morning after his motorcycle collided with a truck.

$13M in Lottery Prizes Awarded in April

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:17:43 GMT

In April, the Rhode Island Lottery paid out more than $13.3 million in prizes to its players.

RI'ers win thousands of lottery dollars

Tue, 21 May 2013 00:38:14 GMT

Though Saturday’s winning Powerball ticket was sold in Florida, three lucky Rhode Islanders will each get a fair share of the monster prize.

Police probing Cranston bank robbery

Mon, 20 May 2013 14:55:26 GMT

UPDATE : Police confirm that the suspect is Ronald Reynolds, 42, of Coventry.

Cops: Violent attack in Warwick killing

By Courtney Caligiuri — Mon, 20 May 2013 11:33:20 GMT

DEVELOPING: Police believe John (Jack) Fay was running along a path when he was attacked and killed early on Friday morning.

Police: Teen fled traffic stop, crashed

By James O'Leary — Sun, 19 May 2013 09:39:05 GMT

Police say the driver of the car will face charges, but all six people involved will survive.

Body discovered at Warwick park

Sat, 18 May 2013 17:02:49 GMT

Police are investigating the man's death as a homicide.

RI teachers gathering for Gist forum

Sat, 18 May 2013 00:28:58 GMT

A forum held by Rhode Island’s teachers will be held on Monday regarding Deborah Gist’s contract renewal.

Award for Cranston officer's heroism

By Bill Tomison — Fri, 17 May 2013 17:58:25 GMT

A Cranston police officer was honored Friday for some heroism while she was off duty -- back in 2011.

Woman recovering with 2 new lungs

By Bill Tomison — Tue, 14 May 2013 18:55:42 GMT

A Cranston woman who was close to death just a few months ago is now alive and well after undergoing a rare double-lung transplant.

Committee votes to keep junior HS open

Tue, 14 May 2013 18:24:17 GMT

Gorton Junior High had been recommended for closure due to declining an enrollment and financial problems, but school officials voted 4-1 to keep it open.

Man charged for illegally selling gold

Mon, 13 May 2013 17:45:20 GMT

A local man has been charged with a felony after police say he spent several years illegally purchasing and selling precious metals from his business.

Pet clinic's donations stolen

By Bill Tomison — Mon, 13 May 2013 17:27:15 GMT

Animal lovers are up in arms after the theft of a donation box from a Warwick pet clinic that helps those who need assistance paying for their pets' complex care.

Bittersweet return for Penguins coach

Mon, 13 May 2013 13:06:24 GMT

Warwick native John Hynes was in his home state over the weekend, coaching the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins against the Providence Bruins.

E.G. post office could be moving

Sun, 12 May 2013 15:28:10 GMT

The U.S. Postal Service wants to move its retail counter in East Greenwich to a new, smaller space and move delivery operations to North Kingstown.

Park renovated in honor of local coach

Sat, 11 May 2013 16:06:13 GMT

A playground at Oakland Beach is being renovated in honor of a local coach who lost his life to a long illness last year.

3 thieves nab baby formula, vacuums

Sat, 11 May 2013 00:25:00 GMT

Cranston Police are attempting to identify a group of shoplifting suspects who are involved in a string of merchandise theft.

NYC tower triggers memory of woman lost

Fri, 10 May 2013 22:26:54 GMT

New York City revealed its new skyline on Friday, which caused memories to flood back to one local family.

Cranston council passes amended budget

Fri, 10 May 2013 21:07:37 GMT

The $256 million budget budget proposed by Mayor Allan Fung last month will raise spending by less than four percent, and -- for the second consecutive year -- it calls for no new taxes.

Southwest airline workers picket Green

By Bill Tomison — Thu, 09 May 2013 18:30:12 GMT

Workers for Southwest Airlines held an informational picket at T.F. Green Airport Thursday, protesting "outsourcing and cutbacks."

DEM head unveils plans for Rocky Point

Thu, 09 May 2013 13:12:23 GMT

Janet Coit of the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management joins Eyewitness News to discuss the future of the newly-acquired land.

3 people removed from RI-bound plane

By Jeremy Brown — Wed, 08 May 2013 09:35:21 GMT

A spokesperson from Southwest Airlines said the disruption on the plane was caused by a misunderstanding over the storage of some luggage belonging to a male passenger.

Hundreds protest Warwick school closing

Wed, 08 May 2013 04:47:03 GMT

Several students, parents and teachers attended a public meeting Tuesday night regarding the fate of Gorton Junior High School.