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Rhode Island Brick Convention held in West Warwick
WEST WARWICK, R.I. (WPRI) — LEGO enthusiasts from around the state can see hundreds of builds on display this weekend at the Rhode Island Brick Convention. After a sold-out inaugural event in 2023, this year’s event will have more than double displays than last year. The convention is used to raise money in support of […]
East Providence and West Warwick have a slugfest
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) – East Providence and West Warwick swung the big bats. The matchup was full of extra-base hits. The big blast came from East Providence’s Shelby Quinn who hit a grand slam in the 4th inning. It was her second home run of the day. East Providence outlasts West Warwick, 11-9.
Death of teen who ate a spicy chip has experts rethinking capsaicin and its effects
The tragic death of a Massachusetts teenager who collapsed after eating an extremely spicy tortilla chip last year may prompt both doctors and food manufacturers to take a closer look at the ingredient that provides the punch — capsaicin. Harris Wolobah died in September at age 14 from cardiopulmonary...
Neil Young and Crazy Horse deliver blistering show in Mansfield
In a blistering 2.5 hour-set, the band — who hasn’t toured in over a decade — delivered hit after hit, in what was essentially a Greatest Hits show. Neil Young and Crazy Horse turned Xfinity Center into Great Woods on Friday night, in all its ragged glory.
Severe funding cuts threaten services for crime victims in Rhode Island
A major cut to funding threatens victim service providers nationwide. This year the national crime victim's fund was slashed by nearly 40%, leaving advocates of the country's most vulnerable populations, worried for the future. "We're already operating on a barebones budget to provide services that are really needed, explained Vanessa...
FedEx driver robbed in Attleboro
ATTLEBORO, Mass. (WLNE) — The Attleboro Police Department said that a FedEx driver was robbed of a package while making a delivery on Franklin Street Friday afternoon. Around 3:30 p.m. the driver was making a delivery when two masked men exited a nearby car and approached him. Police said...
Target 12: Could rent control come to Providence?
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Many Rhode Islanders are struggling to make rent — but could some relief be around the corner?. On Monday at 5, Target 12 investigator Alexandra Leslie takes a look at a controversial bill that proposes rent control in Providence.
Taunton community mourns unexpected loss of beloved sound engineer
The sudden death of a sound engineer is sending shockwaves through Taunton's music scene. Ralph Morris' family told NBC 10 he died this week after visiting his mother over the weekend. In his four years working at the Taunton District Center for the Arts, he became a jack-of-all-trades, helping keep...
Trooper rescues driver after seizure causes head-on crash into cruiser in Lincoln
LINCOLN, R.I. (WJAR) — Rhode Island State Police said a cruiser was struck head-on in Lincoln Friday after a driver experienced a medical emergency. A trooper was traveling westbound on the Twin River Road overpass at route 146 when a car began drifting towards the cruiser. According to police,...
Providence Police arrest suspect in shooting
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — The Providence Police Department said it has made an arrest in connection with a shooting on Julian Street. 18-year-old Gary Maddox III was charged with several firearms offenses. Officers responded to Julian Street around 7:00 p.m. on May 13 for a report of a shooting...
A murderous romance or frame job? Things to know about Boston's Karen Read murder trial
A highly anticipated trial in Massachusetts involving a woman accused of striking her Boston police officer boyfriend with her SUV and leaving him for dead in a snowbank is finishing its third week on Friday.The case has garnered national attention because the defense alleges that state and local law enforcement officials framed Karen Read and allowed the real killer to go free. John O’Keefe died in the Boston suburb of Canton on Jan. 29, 2022. His body was found on another officer’s front lawn, and the defense argues the homeowner’s relationship with local and state police tainted their investigation.A...
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