April 29, 2009

Video Pick: Circus

The Greatest Show on Earth arrives in Providence.

Chafee gets closer to gov’s race

Saying he will run as an independent, former Sen. Lincoln Chafee announces his candidacy for governor.

Civil rights activist visits school

A civil rights activist visits a grade school in Providence on Tuesday.

Schools take precautions against flu

Local school districts are keeping watch on swine flu cases after classes in one Connecticut town were canceled.


April 28, 2009

Lynch to honor aunt of slain girl

Rhode Island Attorney General Patrick Lynch is honoring a woman who started a foundation after her 8-year-old niece was raped and killed by a neighbor.

Father witnesses child’s birth from Iraq

A local soldier witnesses his wife giving birth to their daughter from a world away.

Official: U.S. flu victims may be infecting others

There are key developments on swine flu outbreaks, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, World Health Organization, and government officials.

Police identify shooting victims

Police have identified the two men shot outside a housing complex Monday night.


April 27, 2009

Interview: Running and training

Guests: Paul Ullucci, Stephanie Beaudette.

Police use shocks to disarm distraught woman

Providence police use electric shocks to disarm a woman who was threatening to harm herself.

Documents: Alcohol behind State House ‘break-in’

An intrusion at the State House appears driven more by drunken antics than political intrigue.

Students spend weekend helping others

Some folks took advantage of the beautiful weather Saturday to give back to their communities.

R.I. giving free bus rides on smoggy days

The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority is again giving free bus rides on smoggy days this summer.

‘Bunny Lady’ rejects plea deal

The woman, who’s come to be known as the “Bunny Lady”, was back in court Monday.

R.I. looking to let jobless certify benefits online

Officials are developing a system that would let Rhode Islanders certify for unemployment benefits online instead of having to call an overwhelmed phone line.

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