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Rhode Island Capitol Police recruit's death under investigation
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (62+ words) Snow moves into Southern New England tonight, producing a few inches of snow and slick travel at times. A Rhode Island Capitol Police recruit has died, according to Rhode Island State Police Lieutenant Col. Robert Creamer. Officials have not shared…...
Providence police respond to shots-fired call that turns out to be backfiring boiler
1+ week, 5+ day ago (85+ words) The Providence Police Department responded to a shots-fired call on Monday morning that turned out to be a boiler backfiring. Providence police respond to shots-fired call that turns out to be backfiring boiler by NBC 10 NEWS (WJAR) " The Providence Police…...
Job Club RI helps people navigate job market
2+ week, 2+ day ago (271+ words) by PATRICE WOOD, NBC 10 NEWS WEST WARWICK, R.I. (WJAR) " Debi Jaques is personable and intelligent with a master's degree in business administration. But she could not land a job. "It really was discouraging," Jaques said. "I didn't get a single interview…...
Providence secures 25-year lease with WaterFire for use of city-owned facility
2+ week, 3+ day ago (65+ words) by NBC 10 News The city of Providence secured a long-term lease with WaterFire to use the WaterFire Arts Center in Providence. The city will own the facility during the duration of the agreement. Officials said they believe the move ensured…...
Suspects in Providence overdoses appear in court
2+ week, 5+ day ago (187+ words) PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) " Three people charged in the overdoses of seven Providence College students appeared in court Monday. Angel Williams, Patrick Patterson and Kimsheree Simoneau face various gun or drug charges. Patterson, who was charged with gun and drug counts, was…...
Police tie delivery driver to at least 17 armed robberies across Rhode Island
3+ week, 2+ day ago (475+ words) by LEANNA FAULK, NBC 10 NEWS PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) " A man arrested Tuesday night in Cranston is now suspected in a years-long robbery spree that investigators believe stretches across multiple cities and may include at least 17 armed robberies. Cranston police identified the…...
David Jones, familiar voice on Rhode Island radio, has died
3+ week, 3+ day ago (91+ words) Radio station Lite 105 says former morning show host David Jones has died. Lite 105 said Jones was part of the "Jones & Heather" morning show for seven years. "We all send our sincere condolences to David's family in Florida," Lite 105 said. Jones…...
Charge against 'Real Housewives of Rhode Island' husband dropped
3+ week, 4+ day ago (227+ words) Armstrong Williams takes on the news of the week and asks the questions you want answered. Don't miss our weekly town hall! (WJAR) " The criminal case against the husband of a "Real Housewives of Rhode Island" cast member has been…...
Ceremony held for 73rd Providence Police Training Academy graduates
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (85+ words) City leaders celebrated as 29 Providence Police Training Academy graduates officially joined the police force on Saturday. Ceremony held for 73rd Providence Police Training Academy graduates by NBC 10 NEWS PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) " City leaders celebrated as 29 Providence Police Training Academy graduates officially joined…...
NBC 10 I-Team questions Rhode Island Energy after billing complaints
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (474+ words) by TAMARA SACHARCZYK, NBC 10 NEWS After several complaints over high energy bills, Rhode Island Energy is responding to concerns from customers who say they were hit with unusually large charges, in some cases, totaling tens of thousands of dollars. Rhode…...