November 12, 2009

Union officials, contractor sentenced in labor kickback scheme

Three men are sentenced for their roles in a labor union kickback plot.

Carcieri signs bill restructuring R.I. economic council

The governor signs legislation that expands the state’s economic development corporation’s board of directors from nine to 13 members.

First Birthdays: Nov. 12

Happy First Birthday from NBC 10.

RI boy’s wheelchair stolen

A Providence mother is asking for the person who stole her 4-year-old special need son’s wheelchair to return it no questions asked.

Trash pickup must include recycle bins

Providence is the latest city to refuse to pick up residents’ trash if they have not put out their recycle bins.

Blog: PC signs recruits

PC signs recruits, a new blog posted by NBC 10’s Frank Carpano.


November 11, 2009

Study looks at long-term effects of weight loss

Researchers hope to determine if losing weight in the long term is a good thing.

Judge: Case against reputed mobster can proceed

A federal judge has refused to dismiss an indictment accusing a reputed mobster of trying to arrange the killing of a Mafia rival.

Jarvis Green holds wine tasting gala

Jarvis Green of the New England Patriots holds a wine tasting event to benefit his charity.

Teammates show support for Jarvis Green Foundation

Teammates explain why they’re eager to support the Jarvis Green Foundation.

Widow of Chinese detainee wants feds kept in suit

Investigators say Hiu Lui Ng was abused and denied medical care at the Donald W. Wyatt Detention Facility in Central Falls.

Man accused of killing Providence woman was out on bail

A Coventry man accused of killing a Providence woman was out on bail for allegedly sexually assaulting a teenage girl.

Forbes: Providence-New Bedford among safest cities

Rhode Island and SouthCoast Massachusetts are among America’s safest cities, according to Forbes.


November 10, 2009

Slater wins father’s House seat

Democrat Scott Slater will fill the state House of Representatives seat of his late father.

RI expects nearly $200M deficit as economy dives

Economic woes in Rhode Island could drive the state’s budget deficit to nearly $200 million.

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