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Rhode Island Lottery launches new instant game for America's 250th birthday
1+ week, 2+ day ago (123+ words) There are five scratch-off ticket designs. Each one showcases a piece of state history with a short description on the back. Rhode Island Lottery launches new instant game for America's 250th birthday by NBC 10 NEWS The Rhode Island Lottery has released…...
Rhode Island pizza-lover inspires new docuseries
1+ week, 5+ day ago (610+ words) (WJAR) " When it comes to pizza, Tim Chase knows a thing or two. "I am a person who really likes pizza quite a bit," said Chase. "I think it appeals to just about everybody." Chase said he's tried approximately 200 of…...
Rhode Island Capitol Police recruit's death under investigation
3+ week, 2+ day ago (62+ words) Snow moves into Southern New England tonight, producing a few inches of snow and slick travel at times. A Rhode Island Capitol Police recruit has died, according to Rhode Island State Police Lieutenant Col. Robert Creamer. Officials have not shared…...
Providence police respond to shots-fired call that turns out to be backfiring boiler
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (85+ words) The Providence Police Department responded to a shots-fired call on Monday morning that turned out to be a boiler backfiring. Providence police respond to shots-fired call that turns out to be backfiring boiler by NBC 10 NEWS (WJAR) " The Providence Police…...
Job Club RI helps people navigate job market
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (271+ words) by PATRICE WOOD, NBC 10 NEWS WEST WARWICK, R.I. (WJAR) " Debi Jaques is personable and intelligent with a master's degree in business administration. But she could not land a job. "It really was discouraging," Jaques said. "I didn't get a single interview…...
Providence secures 25-year lease with WaterFire for use of city-owned facility
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (65+ words) by NBC 10 News The city of Providence secured a long-term lease with WaterFire to use the WaterFire Arts Center in Providence. The city will own the facility during the duration of the agreement. Officials said they believe the move ensured…...
Suspects in Providence overdoses appear in court
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (187+ words) PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) " Three people charged in the overdoses of seven Providence College students appeared in court Monday. Angel Williams, Patrick Patterson and Kimsheree Simoneau face various gun or drug charges. Patterson, who was charged with gun and drug counts, was…...
Police tie delivery driver to at least 17 armed robberies across Rhode Island
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (475+ words) by LEANNA FAULK, NBC 10 NEWS PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) " A man arrested Tuesday night in Cranston is now suspected in a years-long robbery spree that investigators believe stretches across multiple cities and may include at least 17 armed robberies. Cranston police identified the…...
David Jones, familiar voice on Rhode Island radio, has died
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (91+ words) Radio station Lite 105 says former morning show host David Jones has died. Lite 105 said Jones was part of the "Jones & Heather" morning show for seven years. "We all send our sincere condolences to David's family in Florida," Lite 105 said. Jones…...
Charge against 'Real Housewives of Rhode Island' husband dropped
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (227+ words) Armstrong Williams takes on the news of the week and asks the questions you want answered. Don't miss our weekly town hall! (WJAR) " The criminal case against the husband of a "Real Housewives of Rhode Island" cast member has been…...