Richmond pizzeria raising money for family of late police sergeant
RICHMOND, R.I. (WPRI) — Richmond Police Sergeant Michael Lawing was a regular at Town Pizza II. So when he was diagnosed with acute pancreatitis in late September, general manager Charlotte Currie...
View ArticleWhere to go trick-or-treating before Halloween
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Halloween has come early this year! If you know a child who wants to get more use out of their costume, you're in luck. ALSO READ: The best local Halloween displays of 2024...
View ArticleDEM: Boat lodged against Charlestown Breachway after capsizing
CHARLESTOWN, R.I. (WPRI) — The boating crash that hurt three people on Monday was caused by a wave hitting the vessel, causing it to capsize near the Charlestown Breachway. The Rhode Island Department...
View ArticleMissing North Kingstown woman found safe
NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WPRI) — A 52-year-old woman who has been missing since Tuesday night was found, according to police. Police said she was safe and being evaluated. She was last seen on Cold...
View ArticlePolice ID man killed in crash on I-95 in Exeter
EXETER, R.I. (WPRI) — Rhode Island State Police have released the name of the Providence man who died after a crash last Sunday on I-95 in Exeter. Sandro R. Aguilar, 51, was in a car being towed by...
View ArticleNew RI State Police facility to replace Wickford, Hope Valley barracks
WEST GREENWICH, R.I. (WPRI) — State leaders joined the Rhode Island State Police on Friday for a groundbreaking ceremony on the new Southern Public Safety Complex. R.I. State Police said the new...
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Exeter-West Greenwich teacher remembered as charismatic, empathetic
RICHMOND, R.I. (WPRI) — To his parents, girlfriend and closest friends, Lee Stetson was larger than life. "He was such a great kid," his father Peter Stetson said. "Everybody loved him." (Courtesy:...
View ArticleCrews battle brush fire in Charlestown
CHARLESTOWN, R.I. (WPRI) -- Firefighters in Charlestown battled a brush fire that broke out Saturday night. Crews responded to the end of Old Road off of Cedar Swamp around 9 p.m. and were met with...
View ArticleFormer police officer pleads not guilty in North Kingstown deadly DUI crash
NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WPRI) — A Warwick man accused of hitting and killing a tricycle rider with his car over the summer in North Kingstown faced a judge Monday morning. Daniel Famiglietti, 59,...
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Richmond police sergeant remembered as 'a great person to have on your team'
RICHMOND, R.I. (WPRI) — It was an emotional day as first responders from across the state paid tribute to the Richmond police sergeant who passed away from a sudden illness last week. Michael Lawing,...
View Article'They basically sliced and diced the mega bond': North Kingstown votes on...
NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WPRI) — Once again voters in North Kingstown will decide if they should build a new middle school and public safety complex, after they rejected what some called the "mega bond"...
View ArticleBeach Erosion Commission meets for first time
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — The special commission tasked with developing a plan to help tackle the erosion of Rhode Island's beaches met for the first time on Monday. State Rep. Samuel Azzinaro from...
View ArticleNarragansett police chief to retire next month
NARRAGANSETT, R.I. (WPRI) — The Narragansett Police Department announced on Wednesday that Chief Sean Corrigan will be retiring in November. Corrigan's final day will be Nov. 8 after serving in law...
View ArticleMiddle school girls soccer championship ends in controversy
CRANSTON, R.I. (WPRI) — The Rhode Island Interscholastic League's (RIIL) middle school girls soccer championship ended in controversy earlier this week. The match Monday night between Chariho and...
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Amazon delivery truck catches fire in Richmond
RICHMOND, R.I. (WPRI) — Firefighters responded Wednesday evening to the Hillsdale area of Richmond to find an Amazon delivery truck and nearby brush engulfed in flames. According to the Richmond...
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Where are they now? Searching for RI's remaining Mr. Potato Heads
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — It's no secret Rhode Islanders love their quirky landmarks. That rings true for the nearly two-dozen Mr. Potato Head statues scattered across the Ocean State. The...
View Article'Buckets for Vets' event held in North Kingstown
NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WPRI) -- The Ocean State Job Lot Charitable Foundation was joined by Governor Dan McKee, Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse, Congressman Gabe Amo, along with volunteers...
View ArticleSouth Kingstown police offering 'Ship to Station' service
SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WPRI) -- South Kingstown police have started a new service with the goal of stopping "porch pirates." Residents in the town can now ship their online orders to the police...
View ArticlePolice: North Kingstown 5th grader to be charged for threat
NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WPRI) — A heavy police presence was seen Monday morning outside Quidnessett Elementary School in North Kingstown. Police said a fifth grader "mentioned having an explosive...
View ArticleRichmond to issue boil water advisory on Thursday
RICHMOND, R.I. (WPRI) — The town of Richmond will be issuing a precautionary boil water advisory on Thursday. The town said there will be planned storage tank repairs that are required by the Rhode...
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