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Despite its name, Women and Infants Hospital is treating more men. Nurses are concerned.
Rhode Islanders tend to think of Women & Infants Hospital as the place where babies are born. After all, it's right there in the name. But a growing number of patients are men and children, according to the union that represents nurses and other hospital staffers. That's not necessarily a problem, workers...
3 Portsmouth dogs involved in bloody fight declared vicious
PORTSMOUTH, R.I. (WJAR) — 3 Portsmouth dogs involved in a bloody fight have been declared vicious at a Portsmouth Town Hall hearing on Thursday. Police said the three cane corsos were not on leashes when they attacked a woman walking her dog last month. “I was just screaming as...
DCYF discloses near death of 16-year-old
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — The Rhode Island Department of Children, Youth, and Families disclosed the near death of a 16-year old on Thursday. Damaris Teixeira, a spokesperson for the department, said the incident occurred on May 14 and the youth was involved with the department at the time. The...
Providence Postal Workers Charged in $1 Million Mail Theft Ring Involving Stolen Gift Cards, Cash, and Checks
Seven postal workers in Providence have been charged with running a long-running mail theft ring at the Providence Postal Processing and Distribution Center. The thefts, which involved gift cards, cash, and checks, were not isolated incidents and involved multiple conspiracy members. The workers targeted greeting cards during Christmas and split the stolen items after work. The estimated amount stolen is over $1 million. The theft was discovered in March, and since then, the postal center has changed, and complaints have decreased.
Providence church responds to backlash allowing homeless to pitch tents on property
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — After a homeless encampment moved to the property of St. Edward's Church in Providence, the pastor is responding to criticism in a letter posted to the parish website. "As members of the Church of Jesus Christ, it is our mission as stated many times by the...
US News ranked RI dead last in the country for transportation. Here's why.
New rankings from U.S. News and World Report place Rhode Island dead last when it comes to transportation. And that's based on data that predates the failure of the Washington Bridge. The ranking is based on four factors: Commute times, road quality, bridge quality and public transportation usage. It does...
Providence Man Sentenced to Six Years for Distributing Oxycodone in Worcester Area
A man from Providence has been handed a six-year prison sentence for peddling oxycodone pills to an undercover officer, federal authorities announced. Brandon Jones, 35, received the sentence in a federal court in Worcester after pleading guilty to charges related to drug distribution, according to a statement from the U.S. Attorney's Office.
Pawtucket Police investigating hit-and-run that damaged utility pole
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WLNE) — The Pawtucket Police Department said it is investigating a hit-and-run on Mineral Spring Avenue. The driver allegedly hit multiple parked cars and damaged a utility pole. ABC 6 News crews on scene saw the damaged pole alongside multiple police vehicles.
Providence Police investigating possible shooting near Crossroads
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — The Providence Police Department said it is investigating a possible shooting after a man entered Crossroads Rhode Island with an “alleged gunshot wound behind the ear” Wednesday. The department said the man was alert and transported to Rhode Island Hospital for non-life threatening...
Weather Alert: Flash flood potential continues this morning
9:30 AM UPDATE: Our Areal Flood Warning has been extended until lunch time for much of the region. Lowland flooding is ongoing and will likely continue where rain persists. Turn around, don't drown!. 6:30 AM UPDATE: An areal flooding has been issued for much of the region until 9:30 AM....
NBC 10 I-Team gets results for Warwick woman in gift card draining scam
(WJAR) — Susan Dacey of Warwick is sending a warning to consumers after a Lowe's gift card she purchased from CVS was drained before her son-in-law could spend it. “He went to use it and there was no money on it, there was $0.36 on it,” Susan said.
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