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FOX61 gets exclusive look inside the Woodstock home at the center of 12-hour police standoff
WOODSTOCK, Conn. — We are learning new information about what led up to a home invasion and police standoff that rocked the rural Windham County town of Woodstock Wednesday. According to police, what happened at the Woodstock Road home involves homeless people with addiction problems. The home is owned by an older couple who say they try to help the homeless by letting them stay there.
Police rescue woman from burning Pawcatuck home
Pawcatuck ― Police officers forced their way into a burning Washington Street home early Thursday to rescue a woman trapped inside, fire officials said. The sole occupant of the multifamily home at 5 Washington St., who is an elderly woman recovering from a recent surgery, called 911 to report the fire at 2:02 a.m.
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...
USPS workers in Rhode Island charged in mail theft ring; authorities estimate losses to be ‘massive’
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Federal investigators have broken up a “well-organized and wide-ranging conspiracy” to steal valuables from the mail in Rhode Island and Massachusetts, they announced Wednesday. The alleged conspiracy involved a supervisor and six other workers at the U.S. Postal Service processing and distribution center...
RIDOT gives ultimatum over rough Cowesett Avenue roadwork
WEST WARWICK, R.I. (WJAR) — Dropping the hammer on a rough road project. RIDOT has told a local utility to do better or stop the job. Construction to replace waterpipes along Cowesett Avenue has been ongoing for nearly a year. Residents and local business owners, now paying the price...
Lifeguard shortage easing for some towns
GROTON, CT (WFSB) – As the warmth of the Summer gets closer and beaches prepare to welcome crowds for Memorial Day weekend, CT faces a recurring challenge in ensuring lifeguard coverage for its shores. Mary Hill, Director of Groton City Parks and Recreation, has grappled with lifeguard shortages for...
Rhode Island advocates plead for netted bridge barriers to prevent suicides
NEWPORT, R.I. (WJAR) — Advocates say nets under state bridges can aid in suicide prevention, and that it's worth the expense. Samaritans of Rhode Island Executive Director Denise Panichas was one of several present at the state house Wednesday evening to push for House Bill 7858, again. "We cannot...
Norwich looks to purchase blighted, vacant building at Norwich Harbor
Norwich ― The City Council on Monday will consider purchasing the long-vacant, blighted former Marina Towers building that blocks a view of Norwich Harbor and obstructs the entrance to the Marina at American Wharf. The building, encased in faded pink and white stucco, at 74-78 W. Main St. once...
Hair With Flare to host grand opening event on Saturday: See who will be there
Hair With Flare in Danielson will hold a grand opening on Saturday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. to celebrate its new ownership. Located at 130 Wauregan Road in Danielson, Hair With Flare's grand opening will feature all of the salon’s products for 10% off, as well as raffle baskets. Each ticket is available for $5 or three tickets are available for $10. ...
Man pursues insanity verdict in Mashantucket stabbing
A former Baltimore, Maryland man, charged with stabbing a Mashantucket man in the face and neck in 2018, is seeking to convince a judge that he needs mental health treatment, not prison, for his alleged crime. A trial started on Friday in New London Superior Court for 47-year-old Dontae Glen...
Second Suspect in 2023 North Norwich Trailer Theft Arrested in Rhode Island
The Chenango County Sheriff's Office says the second suspect in the theft of a trailer last summer has been arrested in Rhode Island. In July 2023, an enclosed trailer was reported stolen from a business in North Norwich. Two suspects, Michael Garramone of Remsen, NY and Derek Crouse of Whitesboro, NY, were identified after the vehicle used in the larceny was tracked into Oneida County from security camera footage. Garramone was arrested two weeks after the theft.
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...
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