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Police need public’s help in search of two murder suspects
Liz Burke, WPRO News A Central Falls man has died as a result of an assault that occurred on December 31. Police say the incident occurred in the area of Lincoln Avenue and Acorn Street around midnigh...
Jan 09, 2013
Flu outbreak widespread in Rhode Island
Liz Burke, WPRO News Boston has declared a public health emergency due to the growing number of flu related deaths in Massachusetts. Now Rhode Islanders may be wondering what’s going on with the...
Jan 09, 2013
Boston declares public health emergency, 18 flu related deaths in MA
Liz Burke, WPRO News Boston Mayor Menino has declared a public health emergency in Boston because of the widespread flu outbreak. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health says there have been 18 ...
Jan 09, 2013
RI State Police looking for an escaped child molester
Liz Burke, WPRO News Rhode Island State Police are looking for an accused child molester. Police say 34-year old Robert Spaulding is awaiting trial on first-degree child molestation. He has also been ...
Jan 08, 2013
Providence offers free classes to help smokers quit
Liz Burke, WPRO News The city of Providence’s Healthy Communities Office, the Tri-Town Community Action Agency, The Rhode Island Department of Health and the Urban League of Rhode Island have te...
Jan 08, 2013
Man who shot CT police officer found dead
NORWICH, Conn. (AP) – State police say a man who shot a Norwich police officer four times during an hours-long standoff has been found dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Troopers on Tuesday...
Jan 08, 2013
Woonsocket tax delinquents will pay through their refund checks
Liz Burke, WPRO News Delinquent tax payers in Woonsocket will have the money they owe deducted from their state refund checks this year because of a new program. Woonsocket Mayor Leo Fontaine spoke to...
Jan 08, 2013
Wounded CT Officer’s condition upgraded
NORWICH, Conn. (AP) – A hospital has upgraded the condition of a Norwich police officer who was wounded in an hours-long standoff. A spokesman for Yale-New Haven Hospital said Tuesday morning th...
Jan 08, 2013
Teacher and former youth coach charged with molestation, gun violations
By Steve Klamkin WPRO News Police are asking the public for help, after the arrest of a former youth coach on one count each of 1st degree child molestation and 2nd degree child molestation. Bristol P...
Jan 07, 2013
Westerly seeks federal help for dune repairs
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) – U.S. Rep. James Langevin is vowing to help Misquamicut rebuild its beach after Superstorm Sandy swept away dunes that protect the coastal community from...
Jan 07, 2013
