Man convicted in deadly drive-by shooting loses appeal
The Providence man who received double life sentences for killing a 24-year-old woman in a drive-by shooting nearly six years ago has lost his bid to have his conviction overturned.
Five charged in the death of a Central Falls woman to be arraigned
(WJAR) — Five of the eight people charged in the death of a Central Falls woman will be arraigned on Wednesday. Erica Bader's body was found in the woods in Pawtucket in October. The people scheduled to be in court are:. 41-year-old Elizabeth Durand. 35-year-old Joshua Brurnelle. 34-year-old Brittney...
FIRST ALERT: Another day of storms and record-breaking temps
Get ready for round two of high heat and storms. We’ll challenge records again today with 91 a clear goal for Boston (for the high and the record). Worcester should fall short of a record (also 91), but still a hot day all around. Stay cool!. Storms return. Storms...
Heat brings rowdy crowds to area beaches
HAMPTON, N.H. (WHDH) - Tuesday’s unseasonable heat brought rowdy crowds to local beaches in New Hampshire and Rhode Island. On Hampton Beach, state police were called to help break up an unlawful assembly. Officials cleared Ocean Boulevard as hundreds of people packed the area. VIolence also broke out at...
Three stabbed as hundreds take over Rhode Island beaches
Three beachgoers were stabbed while hundreds of teens took over packed New England beaches in separate incidents on Tuesday, sparking fights and forcing evacuations of the summer hotspot. The suspected stabbing broke out just after 3 p.m. Tuesday at Narragansett Town Beach, a popular summer vacation retreat in southern
Toxic Payback: Michigan, Rhode Island Land $133M Monsanto Payout For PCB Cleanup
Bayer’s Monsanto unit has agreed to shell out at least $133 million to Michigan and Rhode Island to address decades of polychlorinated biphenyls, or PCB, contamination in rivers, soils and wildlife. Michigan is set to receive at least $108 million and Rhode Island at least $25 million, with both states potentially pull
Warwick Just Added Bumper Cars to Its Rink
Warwick’s rink now has bumper cars and roller skating just in time for summer.
Crews respond to fire in Lincoln
LINCOLN, R.I. (WPRI) — An investigation is underway after a fire broke out in Lincoln Monday night. Police said emergency responders were called to North Crow Point Road around 10:30 p.m. Firefighters from several communities were there. No additional information has been shared. Download the WPRI 12 and Pinpoint...
Goat Ownership Laws in Rhode Island: Essential Rules and Requirements for Residents
Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Photo by Fabrizio Conti on Unsplash Thinking about keeping goats on your Rhode Island property brings up an important question: is it actually legal where you live? Goat ownership is legal in Rhode Island at the state level, but whether you can
Convicted ex-mayor Moreau files to challenge Diossa for RI treasurer
Former Central Falls Mayor Charles Moreau pleaded guilty in 2012 after a federal corruption investigation.
