TERROR February 16, 2016 Professor designs explosives detector to rival a dog's nose A University of Rhode Island professor has developed a sensor that detects the kind of explosive used in the Paris bombings, to try to stop future attacks.
Rhode Island February 8, 2016 Casket of former Providence mayor Buddy Cianci paraded through streets Buddy Cianci, the wisecracking politician who led Providence during a turbulent and troubled six terms as mayor, is being laid to rest Monday in an event as big as his personality.
EDUCATION February 5, 2016 The Latest: Schools closed as snow hits New England The Latest on a winter storm that is expected to drop as much as 10 inches of snow on some areas of the Northeast (all times local): 9 a.m.
MILITARY February 3, 2016 Veterans' families seek ban as dogs walk among gravestones Families of those buried in Rhode Island's veterans' cemetery say that using the grounds as a dog park is disrespectful to the fallen, and they're battling pet owners over access to the property.
Rhode Island January 28, 2016 Vincent 'Buddy' Cianci, Jr., former Providence mayor, dead at 74 Two-time Providence mayor Vincent A. “Buddy” Cianci, Jr. – who was twice forced out of office due to felony convictions – died on Thursday, according to local media reports.
CRIME January 21, 2016 Sex abuse scandal rocks exclusive New England prep school An exclusive New England boarding school has been rocked by a sex abuse scandal.
CRIME January 19, 2016 'Bordeaux Bandit' held in Rhode Island on warrant The man who authorities dubbed the "Bordeaux Bandit" for allegedly stealing expensive bottles of wine around the Northeast is being held in Rhode Island on an unrelated charge.
Rhode Island January 15, 2016 Unclear why RI official persuaded man to dress as elderly woman for photo op A city official who wanted to include an elderly woman in a photo op about a snow shoveling program persuaded a middle-aged man to dress up in a wig, earrings, lipstick and a dress.
RELIGION January 7, 2016 The Latest: School to hire investigator in sex abuse case The latest on sex abuse allegations roiling an elite Rhode Island boarding school (all times local): 5 p.m.
Sex Crimes January 7, 2016 Priest accused of abuse at Rhode Island prep school in 1970s suspended An Episcopal priest was suspended from a Pennsylvania church after being accused this week of molesting three boys at an elite boarding school in Rhode Island more than 40 years ago.
Sex Crimes January 6, 2016 Bishop calls for disciplinary proceedings in Rhode Island school sex abuse cases A statement released by the Episcopal bishop of Rhode Island calls for "appropriate disciplinary proceedings" against two clergymen and a third person named in reports of past abuse at a prestigious boarding school in Middletown.