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Cranston police dog Zeus to be honored with procession, final salute this afternoon
CRANSTON – A police dog that died Saturday will be honored with a procession this afternoon before he's laid to rest. K-9 Zeus will be brought to the Cranston Police Headquarters, 5 Garfield Ave., one final time, where police officers and civilian personnel will line the curb as a dispatcher makes Zeus's final radio call.
Early week warmth returns, mid-week rain remains
We're well positioned to enjoy two warm days to kick off the first full week of May. With occasional clouds Monday, high temperatures touch 70°. Except areas on Cape Cod, that are cooler along the water's edge, in the 60s. There will be morning fog, but Tuesday promises even...
Rhode Island students participate in maritime welding competition
(WJAR) — Rhode Island students took part in a welding competition on Monday designed to foster interest in a maritime career. The competition was held at the Providence Career and Technical Academy. It was sponsored by Project MFG Connect General Dynamics Electric Boat and SENEDIA all with the hope...
Milford man arrested, accused of running down pedestrian after argument
The victim told police he had gotten into a verbal argument with the suspect around 2:30 a.m. after telling him he was parked in the middle of the road. Police say the victim heard the acceleration of the engine before being hit and knocked over the top of the vehicle.
Massachusetts is a lot hotter than it was in the '70s
Data: Climate Central; Map: Alice Feng/AxiosMassachusetts is one of the fastest-warming states in the country.Why it matters: The Bay State's average temperature has risen 3.5°F in about a half-century, per a new Climate Central analysis based on annual average temperature increases from 1970 to 2023.Alaska (+4.3°F) and Delaware (+3.6°F) are the only states warming faster than Massachusetts, Alex Fitzpatrick and Alice Feng report.Data: Climate Central; Chart: AxiosThe big picture: All 50 states and nearly all 241 U.S. cities the group analyzed have warmed since 1970.Zoom in: Reno, Nevada (+7.6°F); Las Vegas, Nevada (+5.7°F); and El Paso, Texas (+5.4°F) were the fastest-warming cities over that period.What we're watching: NOAA expects the temperature in Massachusetts to rise from the 2020 average of about 50 degrees to almost 54 degrees in the 2050s if global emissions grow at their current rate.In the same timeframe, stronger storms and higher tides would put nearly 30,000 residential properties in Massachusetts at risk of flooding.
RISD students rally for Palestine
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — On Monday, hundreds of students from the Rhode Island School of Design called for a ceasefire in Gaza, while also calling on RISD President Crystal Williams to divest from Israel. Students say they will not leave the building at 20 Washington Place until Williams;. Provides...
Karen Read murder trial continues for second week of testimony
(WJAR) — The Karen Read murder trial continues for a second week of testimony on Monday. The Mansfield woman is accused of killing her Boston police officer boyfriend during a blizzard in 2022. Last week members of the jury toured the property where John O'Keefe's body was found. Remember...
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