April 07, 2009

Fire officials: Foreclosed home didn’t have CO detector

A foreclosed home where 7 people were overcome by fumes did not have a carbon monoxide detector.

Federal money would help R.I. combat homelessness

U.S. Sen. Jack Reed is seeking $2.2 billion in federal homeless grants.

Former hospital exec asking judge for leniency

A former hospital executive convicted of corruption is asking a federal judge in Rhode Island for leniency.

Rhode Islanders send aid to Italy

A Rhode Island priest and others are sending aid to Italy.

Teen murder suspect to be tried as an adult

A 16-year-old murder suspect from Rhode Island has been moved from the jurisdiction of Family Court and is now being prosecuted as an adult.

Rains bring localized flooding

Heavy rain Monday afternoon caused some serious problems. 


April 06, 2009

Program aims to keep students in school

An afterschool program aims to keep students in school.

Game of the Week: April 6

Moses Brown battles LaSalle in lacrosse.

Wired: Chris Coleman

Varsity Life eavesdrops on Mount Pleasant coach Chris Coleman.

Program looks to erase graffiti problem

One Providence neighborhood is taking the city’s graffiti problem into its own hands.

R.I. distributes $3.2M for afterschool grants

Rhode Island distributes $3.2 million in federal funding for afterschool programs for the state’s low-income students.

Health Check: Pregnancy and thyroid

Should pregnant women be universally screened for thyroid conditions?

R.I. lawmakers debate seat belt law

The state’s seat belt law may be toughened as part of the Rhode Island budget.

Lincoln Chafee explores 2010 run for governor

Former U.S. Sen. Lincoln Chafee creates a committee to explore a run for governor in 2010.

Post office to cut 30 more jobs

The economy is also affecting members of the U.S. Postal Service.

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