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Woman hit and killed crossing street in Wareham Video included

By: Alexandra Cowley acowley@abc6.com A pedestrian accident is under investigation in Wareham, after a woman was struck and killed while trying to cross a street. Police responded to Cranberry Highway

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Fairhaven Wind Turbine Dispute Gets Louder Video included

by ABC6 Chief Political Reporter Mark Curtis mcurtis@abc6.com   The wind turbines in Fairhaven were spinning again Wednesday morning, but the big question is: for how much longer? Tuesday night's Board

Man shot by FBI connected to Tsarnaev, Waltham murder

Andrea Medeirosamedeiros@abc6.comA man being questioned in connection with the Boston Marathon Bombings was shot and killed in Florida by an FBI agent. Sources say he flipped out just before he was about

FBI agent shoots and kills Florida man with ties to Boston Bomber

By: Alexandra Cowley acowley@abc6.comA man who knew Tamerlan Tsarnaev has been shot and killed in Orlando. The shooting happened Wednesday night, according to our affiliate WFTV, in Orlando. A friend of

Sakonnet Bridge to install toll booths

The Associated Press News@abc6.com The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority is installing an electronic toll system on the new Sakonnet River Bridge. Authority Chairman David Darlington tells

Newport man arrested for stealing copper from 16 homes

Dee DeQuattro ddequattro@abc6.com Newport Police have arrested a 25-year-old man believed to be connected to the copper theft in at least 16 Newport homes. Anthony Hendricksen, a Newport resident, was

Massachusetts Lt. Gov. Murray to resign from office

Dee DeQuattro ddequattro@abc6.com Massachusetts Lt. Governor Tim Murray will resign from office Wednesday. Sources tell WCVB, ABC6 sister station, that Murray will leave office to take a job as the

District attorney butts heads with judge

Dee DeQuattro ddequattro@abc6.com Massachusetts District Attorney Sam Sutter is butting heads with a district court judge over a man arrested on a drive-by shooting style crime and released on $1,000

Charges upped for 2nd suspect in assault of Brown Basketball Player

By: Alexandra Cowley acowley@abc6.comThe second suspect in the attack on a Brown University Basketball player, now faces felony assault charges. 22–year–old Dillion Ingham was originally picked up on disorderly

Behind the scenes with Miss Universe Video included

By Karen Meyers kmeyers@abc6.com Olivia Culpo is now a regular on the red carpet.   She says "the lights flashing in your eyes are really overwhelming."  She mingles with the beautiful and famous...

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Taunton Home Struck by Lightning; Woman Jolted Video included

by ABC6 Reporter Mark Curtis  mcurtis@abc6.com  Lightning actually struck a house in Taunton, shocking a woman inside, and sparking a fire. Tony Rodriguez and his wife Hannah are sitting by candlelight

Oklahoma students in RI head home to devastation Video included

Andrea Medeirosamedeiros@abc6.comAs the devastation was hitting Oklahoma,a group of students from that area was in Boston for a senior field trip. All they could do was watch helplessly and pray that

Whitehouse's office says tornado comments were a coincidence

Dee DeQuattro ddequattro@abc6.com Senator Sheldon Whitehouse's office says his remarks on the Senate floor Monday regarding tornados in Oklahoma and the Republican Party's stance on climate change was

19-year-old shot and killed in Providence

By: Alexandra Crowley acowley@abc6.comProvidence police are investigating a shooting overnight. Police say a 19-year-old man was shot and killed on Steere Avenue. This is the city's 5th murder of the

Former prosecutor says Magistrate defaulted on race discrimination case

By News Staff news@abc6.com An entry of default has been made against a Traffic Tribunal Magistrate in a racial discrimination lawsuit. Documents filed with Superior Court on Tuesday indicate that Traffic

Hundreds of teachers speak out against RI education commissioner Video included

By: Melissa Toupinmtoupin@abc6.com Their opinion's are strong, and Monday night teachers from around the state didn't hold back. Nearly 600 disgruntled educators packed into the auditorium at Cranston

Severe Weather In Southern New England

A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH has been issued for Providence until 9pm this evening. Large hail up to 2" in diameter and damaging winds up to 70mph will be possible with the strongest storms. As of 4pm this

Former Cranston Mayor to announce Governor run in Colorado

Dee DeQuattro ddequattro@abc6.com Former Cranston Mayor Steve Laffey will run for Governor… of Colorado. Laffey is expected to announce his bid for Governor on the Amy Oliver Show on 1310 KFKA in Colorado

Man collecting supplies to send truck to Oklahoma

Dee DeQuattro ddequattro@abc6.com A local man is loading up a 23 foot trailer and shipping supplies to Oklahoma to help with relief efforts following a 2-mile wide tornado the wreak destruction on Moore,

Five-year-old seriously injured after Providence hit-and-run

Dee DeQuattro ddequattro@abc6.com A five-year-old is in the intensive care unit in the hospital after a hit-and-run accident on Monday evening. Kaaron Pon was running across the street to get his bicycle

Moderate Party Chair Ken Block announces bid for governor

Dee DeQuattro ddequattro@abc6.com Moderate Party Chairman Ken Block announced Tuesday that he will make a second bid for Governor in 2014. In 2010 Block put the Moderate Party on the Rhode Island political

Dee from the Desk: Remembering Memorial Day

While most people are relieved to have Monday off, have plans of backyard barbeques, and fishing, and can't wait to spend time with their loved ones this Memorial Day.. There are some people that won't

Search for survivors continues in Oklahoma City

By: News room news@abc6.com Twitter: @ABC6 Update: As of Monday night hospitals have been treating more than 120 patients after the tornado ripped through Oklahoma City, including 70

Infamous hitchhiker makes stop in Newport before charged with murder Video included

By Abbey Niezgoda aniezgoda@abc6.com Two friends in Newport kicked out the infamous ax-wielding hitchhiker almost as quickly as they took him in, and it turns out their timing was spot on. Just days

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Boston Bombing Hero from Rhode Island Speaks Out Video included

by ABC6 Chief Political Reporter Mark Curtis  mcurtis@abc6.com  It's now been 35 days since the Boston marathon bombings, and for the first time one of the heroes who responded is speaking out. Rhode Island

Oldest woman in Rhode Island celebrates 110 years! Video included

By: Chelsea Priestcpriest@abc6.comIn 1903, Theodore Roosevelt was President and a loaf of bread cost about seven cents. It was also the year the oldest woman in Rhode Island was born. Lillian Cardullo

Cicilline proposes student loan debt legislation

By: News Staff News@abc6.com People with high interest student loans may be getting a break soon. New York senator Kirsten Gillibrand will propose a bill this week that would cap student loans at four

Man murdered at Warwick Park identified Video included

Dee DeQuattro ddequattro@abc6.com A man found dead in a barrel at Warwick City Park has been identified as 66-year-old John Jack Fay. Fay is a retired postal worker and an avid runner who spent a lot

Man in critical condition after motorcycle accident

Dee DeQuattro ddequattro@abc6.com A man is in critical condition at Rhode Island Hospital after his motorcycle collided with a car on Sunday afternoon. At 1:30 p.m. Middletown Police responded to 208

Police look for missing URI student

Dee DeQuattro ddequattro@abc6.com A University of Rhode Island student has gone missing on his ride home to Collegeville Pennsylvania. 21-year-old Matthew Royer was last seen on May 16th leaving his

Woonsocket students "bunking out" on graduation Video included

By: Alexandra Cowleyacowley@abc6.comFor years, Rhode Island's public schools have struggled with low graduation and attendance rates. It's especially true for one Rhode Island school district, struggling

Heather Abbott official welcome home to Newport

Andrea Medeirosamedeiros@abc6.comHeather Abbott has become somewhat of a celebrity here in Rhode Island. People are just mesmerized by her positivity after losing part of her left leg in the Boston Marathon

Investigation continues of body found in Warwick park

By Chris Sheppard  csheppard@abc6.com  UPDATE: Police are now saying the death of a man whose body was found in a Warwick park Saturday morning is a homicide.

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ABC-6 Reporter Mark Curtis: "The Sunday Political Brunch" May 19, 2013

by ABC6 Chief Political Reporter Mark Curtis mcurtis@abc6.com (Providence, Rhode Island) – I celebrated another birthday this past week, and as always I reflected on the past, present and future of what

Welcome hope party for RI marathon bombing victim

By News Staff  news@abc6.com  A Rhode Island woman who was injured in the Boston Marathon bombings is preparing to attend a welcome home party at Rosecliff, a fabulous mansion in Newport featured in a film version of "The Great Gatsby.''

1 winning ticket sold in Fla. on Powerball

By News Staff  news@abc6.com  A lottery official says 1 winning ticket has been sold in Florida for a record Powerball jackpot of more than $590 million.

Missing boater found, safe and sound

By Chris Sheppard  csheppard@abc6.com  A widescale search for a missing boater ended after police found the man walking on an area beach, still dressed in his wetsuit.

Regulators to fishermen: don't blame observers

By News Staff  news@abc6.com  The top regulators of New England's flagging fishing industry are asking fishermen not to take out their frustrations at the onboard observers who monitor what they catch and what they throw back.   

Over 3,200 undergraduates getting degrees at URI

By News Staff  news@abc6.com  More than 3,250 students at the University of Rhode Island are set to get their undergraduate degrees.

Probe begins after Conn. commuter trains crash

By News Staff  news@abc6.com  Officials are describing a devastating scene of shattered cars and other damage where two trains packed with rush-hour commuters collided in Connecticut. They say it's fortunate no one was killed.

Boston police, city to review bombings response

By News Staff  news@abc6.com  Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis says his department and Mayor Thomas Menino's office will conduct two separate investigations into the Boston Marathon bombings response.

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"The Silent Speak" -- High-Tech Gives New Voice to ALS Patients Video included

by Mark Curtis ABC6 News Reporter mcurtis@abc6.com  It may be the most unusual interview I've ever conducted. Vivian Godin can no longer speak. She lost her voice two years ago to ALS, a neuro-disorder

Misquamicut comes together to join hands and celebrate it's recovery Video included

By: Chelsea Priestcpriest@abc6.comIt was a joyful day at Misquamicut this morning, when hundreds came together for Hands Along the Sand. Barbara Cardiff of the Westerly Chamber of Commerce explains, "this

Suspect in Brown student assault in court, 2nd arrest made

News Staffnews@abc6.comA man accused of punching a brown university student in the face leaving him in critical condition appeared in a Rhode Island court today. Tory Lussier was in Rhode Island visiting

Man who stabbed man during 'Sandy' indicted for manslaughter

Dee DeQuattro ddequattro@abc6.com A man accused of stabbing another man to death during Superstorm Sandy in Westerly has been indicted on 1 count of manslaughter. 40-year-old Mandell Tripp was initially

Tea Pot with ties to Lizzie Borden donated to historical society

A teapot that was gifted by Lizzie Borden to her care taker has made it's way into the hands of the Fall River Historical Society. The teapot was a present from Borden to Gertrude May Russell, a woman

Dee from the Desk: Republican Regroup

The Rhode Island GOP is working on rebranding and regrouping after a tumultuous election for a new party chair. At a meeting on Thursday night the party tried to get back to business introducing several

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