The older brother of late New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez is behind bars after a woman close to him told police she was worried he was planning a school shooting.… MORE
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Providence fire academy graduates 32 new firefighters
The ranks of the Providence Fire Department grew by 32 new members Wednesday, with the graduation of the department’s 53rd training academy, witnessed by family and friends at the Rhode Island Convention Center.… MORE
Some cities are digging up water mains and leaving lead pipe in the ground
Around the country, utilities have been leaving lead pipe in the ground even when it is easiest to remove during water main work. Worse, they have been removing sections, disturbing the pipe and leaving the rest, which can spike lead levels, causing harm that will last a lifetime, an investigation by The Associated Press has found.… MORE
Young RI man died after fall at a Rocky Mountain waterfall
A 25-year-old Rhode Island man died after falling and being pulled underwater at a waterfall in Colorado’s Rocky Mountain National Park on Sunday, according to the National Park Service.… MORE
Providence councilwoman hit by a van while hiking in California
Providence City Councilwoman Helen Anthony is said to be recovering after being struck by a van while hiking in Northern California on Saturday. … MORE
Providence crushes seized ATVs to underscore their illegality
Providence city officials on Thursday crushed a handful of the 63 all-terrain vehicles seized by a police task force announced just over five weeks ago, to underscore their illegality at the traditional Memorial Day weekend start to the summer season.… MORE
Man who shot two dead is killed by Rhode Island police
A suspect shot and killed two people in Johnston, Rhode Island, before fleeing the scene and being shot and killed by police, authorities said.… MORE
8th person convicted of clubgoer's 2019 killing in Providence
An eighth person has been convicted in connection with the stabbing death of a Rhode Island man who was attacked in a pharmacy parking lot after leaving a Providence nightclub, prosecutors said Monday.… MORE
Homeless advocates issue demands to Providence mayor
With the Cranston Street armory set to close in ten days, homeless advocates say Rhode Island communities are not doing enough to provide alternate housing, and presented the Providence mayor with a list of demands.… MORE
Three stabbed, including an eight-year old boy
An eight-year old boy was recovering in stable condition Wednesday after being stabbed last night at his family’s home, his uncle charged with stabbing him and two other family members who tried to intervene.… MORE
