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File image of a gavel. (WLNE) PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Four foreign nationals in the U.S. illegally were charged in federal court for an alleged ATM and retail store skimming scheme in at least six states including Rhode Island and Massachusetts. The defendants are accused of placing skimming devices on ATMs in Westerly and Bristol, … Read more
COVENTRY, RI — State officials on Tuesday urged residents to avoid Deep Spring Lake in North Providence due to blue-green algae blooms. Blue-green algae can produce toxins that can harm humans and animals, and toxins were present in recent samples at the lake, according to the Rhode Island Department of Health. State officials said people … Read more
By Jennifer Barton, Rhode Island Catholic Correspondent PROVIDENCE — The Diocese of Providence places the highest priority on protecting children and minors. For more than 20 years, members of the Diocesan Advisory Board for the Protection of Children and Young People have served in an advisory capacity, aiding the bishop in this crucial work.Kevin O’Brien, … Read more
Farouk Rajab, a veteran of the hospitality industry, has been appointed as the new president and CEO of the RI Hospitality Association (RIHA). Rajab, who has served in leadership positions at several properties including the Four-Diamond Westin Minneapolis and the Four-Diamond Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa, is expected to officially assume the role on July … Read more
Ernest Almonte, Executive Director of the Rhode Island League of Cities and Towns (RILCT), will retire on December 31, 2024, the organization announced today. “It has been a true pleasure working with the leaders of all 39 cities and towns across Rhode Island,” said Ernest Almonte, Executive Director of the League. “Municipalities are on the … Read more
Francis B. Geary, Jr., 77 of Cranston passed away peacefully at Kent Hospital on Saturday, June 29th surrounded by his loving family. Frank was born in Providence to the late Francis and Barbara (O’Sullivan) Geary. He was the brother to Constance Moody (Todd) of Philadelphia and the late Joan Licciardi of Cranston. He was the beloved … Read more
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — A woman is being praised for jumping in to the Providence River to save the animal during Waterfire Providence. The incident happened during Waterfire’s Fourth of July event on Thursday. A video, that is now going viral, was posted on TikTok by user @emilyalisonswift. “Girl rescues ferret, an epic series of … Read more
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Six people are facing charges for their alleged roles in a card-skimming scheme that targeted shoppers and ATM users in at least six states, the office of U.S. Attorney Zachary Cunha announced Tuesday. The group is accused of installing devices that steal victims’ card information on ATMs and retail store checkout … Read more
JOHNSTON, R.I. (WPRI) — 12 News got a first look inside the new Amazon distribution facility opening up in Johnston. Gov. Dan McKee toured the facility Tuesday morning alongside media outlets. The nearly 4-million-square-foot facility off Hartford Avenue will be a robotics sortable fulfillment center. It will be one of Amazon’s Northeast and East Coast … Read more
PROVIDENCE, RI – A Warwick man admitted to a federal judge today that he traveled to a local hotel via a commercial rideshare provider with the intent of having illicit sex with a person he thought to be 13 years old, announced United States Attorney Zachary A. Cunha. Zachary Q. Baker pleaded guilty to a … Read more