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RI Trooper Injured in Cranston Highway Crash

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RI Trooper Injured in Cranston Highway Crash

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CRANSTON, R.I. (WPRI) — An investigation is underway into a crash that injured a Rhode Island State Police trooper on I-95 South in Cranston Tuesday afternoon. The crash happened just after 3 p.m. as the trooper, who's assigned to the Commercial Enforcement Unit, was inspecting a tractor-trailer in the breakdown lane near the Jefferson Boulevard exit, according to police. Police said the trooper's unmarked pickup truck had its emergency lights a…See the Story

Cranston residents frustrated with housing development proposal

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Cranston residents frustrated with housing development proposal

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

CRANSTON, R.I. (WPRI) — Cranston residents are speaking out against a proposed housing subdivision that would add dozens of new homes to the Fiskeville neighborhood. The proposal specifically calls for the creation of 44-unit housing development between Winifred Street and Vaughn Lane. Dozens of residents attended Tuesday night's Cranston City Planning Commission meeting to share their concerns, which include negative environmental and logistica…See the Story

Teen Driver Charged in Deadly Cranston Crash

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Teen Driver Charged in Deadly Cranston Crash

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

CRANSTON, R.I. (WPRI) — A 16-year-old boy is facing charges in connection with a crash that killed an elderly Florida man last month. The teenager, who has not been identified, has been charged with driving to endanger resulting in death and driving to endanger resulting in physical injury. Officers rushed to Pippin Orchard Road the night of May 18 to investigate a head-on crash, according to Cranston Police Col. Michael Winquist. Investigators …See the Story

Damage cleanup underway after storms sweep southern New England

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

CRANSTON, R.I. (WPRI) — Crews across Rhode Island and South Eastern Massachusetts have been working to clear the area of debris following Thursday night's heavy storms. Several trees fell down, blocking roadways, knocking over powerlines and crushing fences due to strong winds and rains. BACKGROUND: Powerful thunderstorms wreak havoc on RI, Mass. Below are some photos of the damage from 12 News viewers. Cranston Tree damage, Cranston - Jes…Cranston · Cranston See the Story

Smack down family fun! - Cranston Herald

Last week’s heat dome was no match for local pro wrestling fans, who lined up early on a 90-degree Monday to watch nearly two dozen wrestlers go at it inside Rhodes on the Pawtuxet for nearly …Cranston · Cranston Read Article

R.I. behavioral health agency case workers speak out about high stress and low pay

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SEIU Local 580 President Matthew Gunnip, right, speaks at a press conference outside the Rhode Island Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals (BHDDH) brick office building in Cranston on July 1, 2025. He was joined by disability case managers who are calling on the state to raise their salaries and hire additional workers, including Alex Blue, far left, and Erica MacDougall, center front. (Photo by Christoph…Cranston · Cranston Read Article

Crews put out small fire at Cranston mill complex

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

CRANSTON, R.I. (WPRI) -- Crews in Cranston were able to put out a small fire at a mill complex on Sunday morning. Just after 8 a.m., crews were called to a mill complex off of Elmwood Ave. for a report of a fire in the building. According to Cranston Fire Battalion Chief Linwood Safford, they found fire in one room of the building that had shelving units inside. The fire took about 10 minutes to put out, and was contained to that one room. No pe…Cranston · Cranston Read Article

Cranston man admits trafficking meth, fentanyl pills – Rhode Island Lawyers Weekly

A Cranston man pleaded guilty to trafficking fake Adderall pills laced with meth and fentanyl, with over 12,000 grams seized in a federal drug bust.Fentanyl · Cranston Read Article

Cranston opens splash pad weeks early due to extreme heat

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With extreme temperatures on the horizon, Cranston Mayor Ken Hopkins announced one of the town's splash pads will be opening ahead of schedule.The splash pad atCranston · Cranston Read Article

'Live from Laurel Canyon' to rock Historic Park Theatre - What's Up Newp

The Historic Park Theatre & Event Center in Cranston is gearing up for an exciting performance of “Live from Laurel Canyon” on October 18 at 7:30 p.m. This Spectacle Live production takes audiences back to the golden age of folk rock, showcasing the talented songwriters and musicians who called Los Angeles’ Laurel Canyon home during […] The post ‘Live from Laurel Canyon’ to rock Historic Park Theatre appeared first on What's Up Newp.Cranston · Cranston Read Article

Ask Alison: What is the construction going on at the Pastore Center Campus?

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An NBC 10 viewer reached out about construction happening in Cranston.Cranston · Cranston Read Article