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Police: RI man charged with OUI drove wrong way on Conn. highway
NORWICH, Conn. (WPRI) — Connecticut State Police troopers arrested a Westerly man accused of driving the wrong way down I-395 in Norwich over the weekend. John Turo (Courtesy: Connecticut State...
View ArticleSouth County Habitat for Humanity builds net-zero homes
HOPKINTON, R.I. (WPRI) — There's a new housing development in Hopkinton made up of seven homes with net-zero energy ratings. South County Habitat for Humanity hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the...
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2 men facing firearms charges after Hopkinton traffic stop
HOPKINTON, R.I. (WPRI) — Two men are facing charges after officers uncovered loaded firearms during a traffic stop in Hopkinton Sunday evening. Officers pulled Julien Santiago, 22, of North...
View ArticleHundreds gather at forum aimed at saving South County Hospital
SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WPRI) — More than 300 patients, residents, donors, and citizens showed up at a forum Tuesday night aimed at saving South County Hospital. Speakers with "Save South County...
View Article2 men convicted in ATM skimming device scheme
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — A man accused of installing card skimming devices on bank ATMs in at least six states, including Rhode Island, has pleaded guilty, according to U.S. District Attorney Zachary...
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South Kingstown coffee shop teams up with police to promote sober driving
SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WPRI) — A local coffee shop is partnering with police to encourage the community to drive sober and stay safe. The Rhode Island Police Chiefs Association (RIPCA) launched a new...
View ArticleQuidnessett seawall proposal rejected, but attorney general says reform is...
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — The Coastal Resources Management Council (CRMC) said it is now expecting a plan from Quidnessett Country Club in North Kingstown to tear down its controversial seawall. This,...
View ArticleNarragansett water main break causes discoloration, low pressure
NARRAGANSETT, R.I. (WPRI) — A water main break caused discolored water in the Narragansett Point Judith Water System on Thursday morning. According to the town, a contractor working at Rhode Island...
View ArticleFisherman catches shark rarely seen in Rhode Island waters
CHARLESTOWN, R.I. (WPRI) — The shark that Captain Carl Granquist caught just South of Charlestown in September is unique because of both where it comes from and its size. Granquist and his mate Bryce...
View ArticleHopkinton teen to sing at Carnegie Hall
(WPRI) — A Rhode Islander is going to be taking the stage at Carnegie Hall on Feb. 9 in New York City, and he's only a junior in high school. Logan Hoard is from Hopkinton and attends the Prout...
View ArticleURI enforces parking restrictions at Kingston station
NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WPRI) — The University of Rhode Island (URI) is reminding the public of parking restrictions at the Kingston Amtrak Railroad Station. Parking at Kingston station remains...
View ArticleRhode Island Grows moving ahead with future 25-acre greenhouse
EXETER, R.I. (WPRI) — Construction is moving forward on a 25-acre greenhouse that is being built off of Ten Rod Road and South County Trail in Exeter. Rhode Island Grows founder Tim Schartner told 12...
View ArticleCommission eyeing changes to RI's short-term rental industry amid housing crisis
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) -- Between 2019 and 2023, 53% of Narragansett's purchased rental homes had never been rentals before, according to a 2024 report from Crane Associates. "Folks buying the house...
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Fire destroys Westerly home
WESTERLY, R.I. (WPRI) — An investigation is underway after a fire destroyed a home in Westerly Friday morning. Officials said they got a call from an aircraft around 7:30 a.m. saying there was a fire...
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Board mulling 'geriatric parole' for convicted murderer
CRANSTON, R.I. (WPRI) — The state parole board is once again taking up the case of convicted murderer James Hughes III, less than two years after his last appeal was denied. Hughes, 72, is serving a...
View Article'This is a proud day': URI reaches R1 status as top-tier research institution
SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WPRI) — The University of Rhode Island (URI) has achieved a new designation, marking the school as one of the "highest level of research universities in the United States." URI...
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Timing of Valentine's Day brings boost to local businesses
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Local businesses are expecting a boost from Valentine's Day this year, especially given that the holiday falls on a Friday before a long weekend and school vacation....
View ArticleDead snowy owls, geese found in Mass. test positive for bird flu
TAUNTON, Mass. (WPRI) — Preliminary results of testing done on the dead geese found near Lake Sabbatia in Taunton last month have come back positive for the bird flu (HPAI), according to the...
View ArticleCharlestown man gets 10 years after fourth child porn conviction
CHARLESTOWN, R.I. (WPRI) — A Charlestown man will spend 10 years in federal prison following his fourth conviction on child pornography charges, U.S. Attorney Zachary Cunha announced on Friday....
View ArticleSouth Kingstown police investigating mail theft
SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WPRI) — South Kingstown police are requesting help from the public as they investigate recent incidents of mail theft. Police said the thefts resulted in credit card fraud....
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