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Missing URI student found unharmed

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

A University of Rhode Island student who has been missing since last Thursday has been found unharmed, according to information Pennsylvania State Police told the Associated Press.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

URI researchers headed to Antarctica

Mon, 06 May 2013 21:19:08 GMT

A team of students and faculty from the University of Rhode Island is headed to the waters off Antarctica for a month to study the feeding behaviors of krill.

Teen driver critically injured in crash

Mon, 06 May 2013 15:39:49 GMT

South Kingstown Police are investigating a serious crash between a RIPTA bus and an SUV.

Catholic bishop arrested for DUI in RI

By Ted Nesi, WPRI.com Reporter — Mon, 06 May 2013 15:26:30 GMT

Roman Catholic Bishop of Worcester Robert McManus, who served for years in Providence, was arrested Saturday night at his family's seaside home in Narragansett.

DNA from suspect's widow not a match

Fri, 03 May 2013 11:31:47 GMT

CBS News is reporting that DNA taken from Katherine Russell does not match the DNA found on bomb fragments.

Westerly Hospital lays off 45 employees

Wed, 01 May 2013 17:25:54 GMT

Forty-five employees of Westerly Hospital have received layoff notices in advance of the building's sale to Lawrence + Memorial Hospital.

Report: FBI wanted widow's DNA

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 10:53:15 GMT

FBI agents investigating the Boston Marathon bombings have visited the North Kingstown home of dead suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev's in-laws and carried away several bags. CNN says at least one bag was labeled DNA samples.

28-Foot dead shark washes ashore in RI

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 18:52:21 GMT

A 28-foot-long dead basking shark has washed ashore on a Rhode Island beach.

TMZ: Taylor Swift buys Westerly home

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 16:00:44 GMT

The town manager of Westerly confirms the home sold for $17.75 million on Friday, which was paid upfront in cash.

Event to support family hurt in bombing

By Shaun Towne — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 12:56:58 GMT

Celeste Corcoran, 47, lost both of her legs below the knee. Her daughter, Sydney, suffered nearly fatal shrapnel wounds, and was forced to spend her 18th birthday in a hospital room.

Lawyer: Widow mourns innocent victims

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 16:31:40 GMT

The widow of the deceased suspect in the Boston Marathon bombings is struggling to come to terms with the events of last week and deeply mourns the victims, according to a statement released Tuesday.

RI woman married to dead suspect

By Ted Nesi, WPRI.com Reporter — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 23:50:38 GMT

The Boston bombing suspect killed in an overnight shootout with police was married to and had a child with a North Kingstown woman, the woman’s mother confirmed Friday.

Suspects in car crash due in court Tues

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 16:06:36 GMT

Two suspects thought to be involved in a car crash that sent a police detective to the hospital are due in court for bail reviews Tuesday morning.

Detective hospitalized after car crash

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 13:39:11 GMT

UPDATE: Police tell us a Narragansett detective car and a patrol car were hit in the crash on Bonnet Shores Road Monday morning.

Last day to file taxes arrives

By Courtney Caligiuri — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 10:50:51 GMT

April 15 is a day many Americans dread. It's the last day to either file a tax return or an extension. Post offices are open, so be sure to check with specific locations for its operating hours.

URI Police seek community assistance

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 15:53:32 GMT

Less than a week after their Kingston campus's gun threat, the University of Rhode Island has sent out an alert seeking information pertaining to a reported incident that may have taken place in the university's library.

Serra trial continued until April 15

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 13:08:59 GMT

A local mother and former school committee member who was convicted for violating Rhode Island's social host law has had her case continued until April 15th.