State officials offer tips after bears sighted near Rhode Island homes

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April 20, 2024

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State officials offer tips after bears sighted near Rhode Island homes

(WJAR) — Multiple bears wandering on yards were caught on camera in Rhode Island.

A Coventry man caught this black bear roaming his front yard Thursday night.

“It was definitely a surprise to see a bear on our front porch,” Josh Dominikoski said.

An unlikely guest was spotted on Dominikoski’s front porch.

“We kind of opened the door a little bit and he ran off,” he said.

A black bear was caught on camera simply minding his own business.

“He triggered our side camera and that kind of spooked him,” Dominikoski said.

The bear slowly creeped around the Coventry home.

At one point, the bear even made direct eye contact with the camera, looking seemingly unfazed.

Dominikoski said after 20 years living at this home, he’s never seen anything like this.

“It was interesting to be able to see it in person up close like that – once in a lifetime experience,” Dominikoski said.

Another bear was sighted in Charlestown on a woman’s backyard overnight.

Robin Cichy in Charlestown shared video with NBC 10 of another bear sighting, this time in her backyard.

“I thought it was very close to the house and it looked like a pretty good size,” Cichy said.

She shared photos of a possible print left behind, and her bird feeder crushed.

Likely left the bear on the prowl for a late-night snack

“We walk our dog out in the yard so it’s a little concerning. When we do go out, we make a lot of noise because we don’t want to surprise him,” Cichy said.

This type of behavior is normal for bears, according to the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management.

The agency encourages homeowners to secure all food or trash, and remove bird feeders when bears are active.

If you see one, back away slowly. Make yourself big and loud if things get grizzly.

“It’s pretty frightening, you don’t expect that to happen so close to your home,” Cichy said.

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Graduation ceremony held for Rhode Island Department of Corrections Training Academy

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December 23, 2025

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Graduation ceremony held for Rhode Island Department of Corrections Training Academy

EAST GREENWICH, R.I. (WJAR) — A graduation ceremony was held for the Rhode Island Department of Corrections Training Academy graduates on Tuesday.

According to officials, the ceremony for academy class 94 was held at Camp Fogarty’s Joint Force Headquarters Auditorium in East Greenwich at 10:30 a.m.

According to officials, the ceremony for academy class 94 was held at Camp Fogarty’s Joint Force Headquarters Auditorium in East Greenwich at 10:30 a.m. (WJAR)

Multiple awards were given out during the event.

“I know firsthand what it takes to earn this badge. The discipline, the sacrifice, the long hours and the integrity required when no one’s watching. Correction work is not just a job- it’s a calling that demands strength, accountability and character every single day,” Tiffini Isom, deputy warden of the training academy, said. “It is with confidence and pride that I say that you are ready to be signed off on today and move forward as correctional officers.”

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RI Lottery Powerball, Lucky For Life winning numbers for Dec. 22, 2025

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December 23, 2025

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The Rhode Island Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Dec. 22, 2025, results for each game:

Winning Powerball numbers from Dec. 22 drawing

03-18-36-41-54, Powerball: 07, Power Play: 2

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Winning Lucky For Life numbers from Dec. 22 drawing

09-16-23-34-46, Lucky Ball: 07

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Winning Numbers numbers from Dec. 22 drawing

Midday: 8-3-3-2

Evening: 2-8-2-5

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Winning Wild Money numbers from Dec. 22 drawing

04-10-15-17-34, Extra: 26

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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your prize

Prizes less than $600 can be claimed at any Rhode Island Lottery Retailer. Prizes of $600 and above must be claimed at Lottery Headquarters, 1425 Pontiac Ave., Cranston, Rhode Island 02920.
Mega Millions and Powerball jackpot winners can decide on cash or annuity payment within 60 days after becoming entitled to the prize. The annuitized prize shall be paid in 30 graduated annual installments.
Winners of the Lucky for Life top prize of $1,000 a day for life and second prize of $25,000 a year for life can decide to collect the prize for a minimum of 20 years or take a lump sum cash payment.

When are the Rhode Island Lottery drawings held?

Powerball: 10:59 p.m. ET on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
Mega Millions: 11:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday and Friday.
Lucky for Life: 10:30 p.m. ET daily.
Numbers (Midday): 1:30 p.m. ET daily.
Numbers (Evening): 7:29 p.m. ET daily.
Wild Money: 7:29 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Rhode Island editor. You can send feedback using this form.

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Fourth Brown shooting patient discharged from Rhode Island Hospital

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December 22, 2025

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Fourth Brown shooting patient discharged from Rhode Island Hospital

Rhode Island Hospital confirmed through a spokesperson that a fourth patient from the shooting at Brown University on Saturday, Dec. 13, has been discharged. As of 11 am on Dec. 22, the hospital has treated nine patients with gunshot injuries. Five are in stable condition and four have been discharged.

“Rhode Island Hospital is working closely with and providing support to all impacted family members and remains in continuous communication with Brown University,” a hospital spokesperson said in a statement.

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