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Taunton Police nab accused bank robber

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:54:51 GMT

A suspected crook is in custody following an unarmed robbery at a Taunton bank last Friday.

Councilman wants review of Birch School

By Dan McGowan, WPRI.com Reporter — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:46:19 GMT

A Providence City Council member is calling for a complete review of the Harold A. Birch Vocational School after a federal investigation found it violated the Americans with Disabilities for years by making students work manual labor for little or no pay.

Senate candidates meet in final debate

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:41:09 GMT

Republican Gabriel Gomez and Democrat Edward Markey are prepping for their final debate in Massachusetts' special U.S. Senate election.

Officials seek help to solve shootings

By Dan McGowan, WPRI.com Reporter — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:37:56 GMT

City officials are calling on residents to assist police in solving a recent rash of shootings – including the one in which a young girl was killed.

RI DEM cracking down on drunk boaters

By Rochelle Lefebvre — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:53:42 GMT

The Rhode Department of Environmental Management and the U.S. Coast Guard are cracking down on drunk boaters.

Electric vehicle network launched in RI

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:24:12 GMT

Rhode Island is building a network of electric vehicle charging stations and has announced plans to transition to alternative fuels in state vehicles.

Troubled fire district may lose truck

By Tim White, Target 12 Investigator — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:17:22 GMT

The financially-strapped Central Coventry Fire District can keep its ladder truck, for now.

RIPTA board OKs route reorganization

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:02:21 GMT

The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority has approved a reorganization plan that eliminates service in low ridership areas while increasing it in areas where public transit is well-used.

Worker badly burned in 'freak accident'

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:25:09 GMT

A construction worker at an area mall suffered serious burns to his arms and chest after he was splashed with gas during an industrial accident.

Gas leak prompts evacuation in Tiverton

By Shaun Towne — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:11:07 GMT

Emergency crews were called to the area of Hooper Street between Main Road and Shove Street just before 9 a.m.

Stolen sword on way back to Brown U.

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:05:05 GMT

A Brown University spokesman says a Virginia antiques collector has turned over a Civil War-era sword that was stolen from the Ivy League school in the 1970s.

Woman sought in Bob's Store theft

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:37:16 GMT

It was reported that she stole from the Oaklawn Avenue store in Cranston. She exited the store with a pair of Nike sandals and Union pants before paying for the merchandise.

In case you missed it: Monday in review

By Shaun Towne — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:28:16 GMT

In case you missed a story here or there, here are the local happenings from Monday, June 17, 2013.

Search warrant for DUI suspect's blood

By Courtney Caligiuri — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:52:17 GMT

Last week, Joseph Kalen, 49, of Bristol, was arrested and charged with DUI for causing a three-car crash that resulted in the death of a Florida man. Now, Portsmouth police said a search warrant was obtained for Kalen's blood.

Teen jogger finds body in N. Attleboro

By Jeremy Brown — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 06:31:00 GMT

NEW INFORMATION: An investigation is underway after a teenage jogger discovered a body lying among gravel in North Attleboro.

Leaders work to solve violence problem

By Jennifer Quinn — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:33:05 GMT

Providence's eighth homicide of the year sparks debate over what community is doing to stop violence.

Gas prices stall for 3rd straight week

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:53:36 GMT

Gas prices continue to hold steady in Rhode Island for the third week in a row. According to the weekly AAA survey released Monday, June 17, the average price for self-serve regular unleaded was $3.59.

ProCAP receiver accused of overbilling

By Dan McGowan, WPRI.com Reporter — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 20:44:41 GMT

Officials in Rhode Island’s capital city are accusing the court-appointed receiver of Providence’s largest public welfare agency of overbilling for his services, WPRI.com has learned.

New recommendation for litter tax funds

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:37:16 GMT

Money raised from a tax on restaurants that sell takeout was intended to fund recycling efforts but is instead being used to support general government operations.

Cops: Money feud led to murder-suicide

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:07:14 GMT

UPDATE: Police said that an hours-long standoff in SE Mass. was the result of a murder-suicide committed because of a money dispute.

Former hitman testifies in Bulger trial

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:53:48 GMT

A former hitman who admitted killing 20 people says he decided to testify against James "Whitey" Bulger after learning Bulger and his partner were FBI informants.

Teen critically injured in drive-by

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:27:39 GMT

An 18-year-old man was in critical condition Monday morning following a drive-by shooting in New Bedford.

Police ID 12-year-old killed at party

By Courtney Caligiuri — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:03:44 GMT

UPDATE: Police have identified the four victims involved in a weekend shooting. A 12-year-old girl was fatally shot, and three women were injured while attending a party.

Mother, son shot while driving in Prov.

By Shaun Towne — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 13:01:40 GMT

The two were driving on Middle Drive when shots were fired at their car, striking them both in the arm and chest.

Narragansett Bay cameras raise concerns

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:46:10 GMT

State officials say the cameras are intended to protect bridges from terrorist attacks and to track large vessels, and only law enforcement officials have access.

Officer pulls person from burning home

By Jennifer Quinn — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:36:51 GMT

A Rehoboth police officer is being hailed a hero after pulling an occupant from a burning home Sunday.

In case you missed it: Weekend recap

By Shaun Towne — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:33:33 GMT

In case you missed the local happenings over the past couple of days, here's our Weekend in Review for June 15-16.

Miss Connecticut wins Miss USA pageant

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:58:30 GMT

The country's newest Miss USA is leaving a white collar job behind for the glamour and excitement that goes with her new role — and she can't wait.

Putin denies stealing Kraft's SB ring

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 06:50:27 GMT

Russian President Vladimir Putin is denying insinuations that he stole New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft's Super Bowl ring that's on display in the Kremlin, but says he's ready to buy him another ring as a gift.

Vigil held for 12-year-old girl killed

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:46:26 GMT

A Providence community held a vigil Sunday to mourn the death of a 12-year-old girl killed early Sunday in a shooting.