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N. Smithfield man held; no bail on molestation charges
A North Smithfield man charged with multiple counts of child molestation in three different communities was held without bail Friday in Providence District Court.
Air Force recruiter, accused of selling drugs, denied bail
After a three-day hearing , the Air National Guard recruiter accused of selling drugs out of the recruiting station was denied bail in Superior Court Friday.
Lt. Gov. Roberts bows out of race for governor
Lt. Gov. Elizabeth Roberts will not run for governor in 2010, according to a surprise announcement Wednesday afternoon that squelched widespread speculation the Cranston Democrat would compete for Rhode Island's most powerful elective post.
Woman struck by bus after fleeing cab in RI
A woman being driven to Rhode Island's mental hospital was struck by a bus transporting prisoners after she jumped out of a taxi and ran across the highway.
Bank-robbery suspect police shot at by police is held
A bank-robbery suspect accused of trying to run down a Rhode Island State Police sergeant Thursday night in Providence is being held without bail following his arraignment Friday in District Court, Providence.
N. Smithfield man faces child-molestation charges
A North Smithfield man is being held without bail at the Adult Correctional Institutions on multiple counts of child molestation.
Tight budgets cause some fireworks to fizzle in RI
Fourth of July fireworks won't be seen in the skies above two Rhode Island communities, who've chosen instead this year to use the money for city employee salaries and to keep a public pool open.
Budget Update from Steve Stycos on Cranston Schools
School Committee member Steve Stycos provided the following update on the budget for the Cranston Schools, and explains his reasoning behing agreeing to the $25,000 payout to the outgoing Superintendent: BUDGET The Cranston School Committee passed a final budget last week that was balanced without draconian cuts to school programs thanks to federal ...
Sex-offender bills stall in R.I. Assembly
Lawmakers introduced at least 14 bills dealing with sex offenders this session. With the General Assembly in recess, five have made it through either the House or Senate, but not both.
Scharfenberg Investigates the Decline of TV News in RI
Veteran Cranston reporter David Scharfenberg tells the story of how Jim Taricani and other investigative reporters for TV news are being expected to do more with less.
Local men charged with distributing crack cocaine
Three local men have been indicted by a federal grand jury on drug charges, the U.S. Attorney's Office announced Friday.
Judge bans the release of Danielle Staub sex tape.
VIDEO REALITY BITES BACK One of the stars of Bravo's "Real Housewives of New Jersey" has stopped her ex from releasing a sex tape of the couple - at least temporarily.
House panel approves bill to block suspension of dog racing
Despite warnings that their actions could upset the consensual agreement filed by Twin River's owners in U.S. bankruptcy court this week, members of the House Finance Committee voted -- shortly after 11 p.m last night -- on legislation to force the Lincoln track and slot parlor to continue greyhound racing past the point in August when it will have ...
Convicted Sex Offender Found Dead in Cell
Donald Smith of Westerly was found hanging in his cell in the Intake Service Center around 8:50 p.m. Wednesday.
Bill would toughen sex offender law
The House Judiciary Committee is slated to vote Thursday on a bill that would make it a felony in Rhode Island for a convicted child molester to knowingly enter a playground, day-care center or school.
Former Cop Faces Murder Sentencing
Nicholas Gianquitti on Thursday faces 10 years to life for second-degree murder in the May 2008 killing of Cranston firefighter James Pagano.
Flat Tax Fight: Test of Power for the Liberals?
Liberal legislators are pushing to eliminate the state's flat tax , which benefits Rhode Island's wealthiest residents, and to funnel the enhanced tax revenue to cities and towns.
Cranston City Council wants audit of Police Department
Pointing to a "mass leadership exodus" and the mayor's "closeness to the police union," the City Council is looking to shed light on the inner workings of the Police Department by hiring a consultant to update a six-year-old performance audit.
Cranston Agrees to Pay $1,000 Open Records Violation Fine
The city of Cranston has agreed to pay a $1,000 fine for violating Rhode Island's open records law.
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